Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding today's hearing on this important issue.
Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
The generic drugs are where we have seen most of the drug shortages in recent years.
Statement, dated September 23, 2011, of the National Coalition for Cancer Research, submitted by Mr. Pallone.
My concern is, you know, we face these extraordinary fiscal pressures. The House passed budget for FDA contained a 21 percent cut in appropriated funds.
Statement, dated September 23, 2011, of Fight Colorectal Cancer, submitted by Mr. Pallone.
The real intention, I think, is to eliminate the insurance reforms enacted by the Affordable Care Act.
the patient protections, the regulations on insurance companies that are consumer protections, they are all working.
I am encouraged that this hearing marks two bipartisan hearings in a row for this subcommittee and I support all three bills under consideration.
the intent of the Enhancing Disease Coordination Activities Act... is not to duplicate that authority but rather to outline the structure and functions of committees' focus on coordinating a specific disease or health condition.
Over the past 10 years, this Congress--rightfully so--has placed a high priority on biodefense.





