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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.
Republicans are doubling down on their plan to end Medicare, voting this week for a second time on their Road to Ruin budget that ends Medicare. Republicans instead should listen to the will of the people, who overwhelmingly oppose their…
I wanted to go back to the issue of Medicare, but I also wanted to respond to the gentleman from Pennsylvania because he also brought up the issue of Medicaid. I would point out that the Republican budget not only devastates and ends…
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer recently vetoed legislation that would allow out-of-state carriers to sell policies in Arizona.
Allowing Americans to purchase insurance coverage across state lines is not a new idea.
Is it your understanding that the proposal like H.R. 371 would vacate the state of Arizona's decision and in essence overturn the Governor's decision?
I agree. I also would point out that, many times, the localities, because they have budget problems, may not even pay for it at all, and so we'll end up with awful nursing homes or we'll not even have nursing homes. The other thing, too…
I want to continue this debate on the Medicare issue because I do believe, from looking at the Republican budget, that they do intend to end Medicare, it's quite clear. And, you know, the irony of this is that, when the Democrats were in…
The only choices offered by this proposal are for insurance companies. They are the only ones who gain.
If H.R. 371 were enacted, it would completely dismantle New Jersey's existing risk pool.
Now I don't think we can move back to a system with zero patient protections, putting insurance companies back in charge.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 1 Offered by Mr. Weiner
The Republicans act as if they're trying to help the consumer with this legislation. But all they're really doing is helping Big Oil--bigger profits, bigger tax breaks. I mean, the first quarter earnings for the oil companies were bigger…
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