Carolyn B. Maloney: “Mr. Hubbard is an honorable citizen who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for countless New Yorkers.”

In my state alone, the BBA will reduce Medicare hospital payments by $4.8 billion dollars over five years--these cuts are mostly permanent.

In this role, she has contributed to community dialogue on issues of public concern and sustained the spirit of civic participation so important to our nation's health and well-being.

Additionally, Ms. LoPresto has been a District Leader in Astoria, Queens for many years.

I rise in strong support of the McCloskey amendment, and against the Hamilton amendment. Mr. Chairman, one of the most memorable moments of my first term in office was to listen to Elie Wiesel's speech at the dedication of the Holocaust…