I would prefer if the executive branch and the various agencies might come to us if an amendment would clarify the situation

I tend to view the opinion of Mr. Shumsky and others as how I would read the underlying statute.

This is a very complicated topic.

According to Oliver Wyman actuaries, New Jersey, the State I represent, will be one of the States hardest hit by these proposed cuts.

I commend the panel for its testimony.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this extremely important hearing.

Under traditional Medicare without a supplemental policy I think that some senior citizens could face financial difficulty and perhaps even worse than financial difficulty due to the unpredictable cost-sharing from unexpected illnesses or…

I think the testimony has been compelling and certainly I hope that Medicare Advantage can continue. That is certainly my perspective based on my representation of New Jersey.

Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman

Online gaming has the potential to provide much-needed revenue to Atlantic City and to the State of New Jersey's budget.

I would like to thank all of our witnesses for taking the time to travel to Washington this week and look forward to hearing your testimonies.