Kirsten Gillibrand

I have heard from advocates that military families who are eligible for MEDICAID services have to reapply for MEDICAID benefits every time they move to a new state.

I agree that for the Fort Drum community, that model that they have works very well.

The reason why Autism Speaks spoke so forcefully against the proposed rate changes is because they are the experts on treating children with autism.

Has DHA looked to Fort Drum as a model for providing health care, and how can we better leverage community health care options in serving the military community?

As Senator Gillibrand pointed out, the Empire State has highlighted V-BID in the State's innovation plan.

Senator Gillibrand, the Empire state has highlighted V-BID in Governor Cuomo's state innovation plan and is a key element of the State Innovation Model (SIM) program.

Last year, the Senate and House Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act conference report included a commitment to work with the Department of Defense to begin reforming the military's health care system.

I have some specific concerns with regard to the studies and the methodologies because I do not think they are reflective of the cost.

The problem is that most medical services that are most profitable are not producing a lot of health for the money you spend.

Today's hearing is the Senate's first step to fulfilling this agreement.

I join with you today in welcoming our witnesses as we begin our discussion of military health care reform.

Thank you, Senator Gillibrand.

If we really were serious about changing our conversation from how much we spend to how well we spend, we would see a serious investment in infrastructure for mental health.

Absolutely no funding in the Army's fiscal year 2017 budget request was set aside for these new units.

One of the virtues that the United States plays generally and in our military is demonstrating that people can live and work and go to school together with different religious faiths.

The statute of religious freedom that Thomas Jefferson authored... says in our country, you can worship or not.

What I am asking you to do is to be vigilant that these women who do pass and do meet the standards are then respected for meeting the standards because you did not lower the standards.

What is with the anti-Muslim rhetoric that we are seeing in your political space right now.

I am very passionate about this issue.

Lowering standards was the only way to ensure that women became infantry, SEALs or Rangers in 'real numbers.'

General Dunford, are you encountering negative perceptions of full integration at the tactical levels of command?

Secretary Carter, to what extent do these museums supported by DOD focus on women servicemembers and issues related to women in service?

How can we ensure long-term job satisfaction and retention of servicewomen in these roles?

Secretary Carter, are the services developing tests at the recruit stage to better predict outcomes for entry level applicants seeking accession into ground combat arms?

I strongly support your decision to open all military positions, including combat arms, to any individual capable of meeting the occupational standard.