Charles Rangel: “Our bill stops further scheduled cuts in the IME, freezing the adjustment factor at 6.5 percent rather than letting it…”

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.

I never mentioned subsidies. That is a dirty word, and I know it.

I am for national health insurance, but that doesn't mean to me that wealthy people can't kick it up to any notch they want for any other type of medical attention that they can afford.

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.