Bob Casey: “The percent of children in poverty increases to 21 percent in children below the age of five.”

I hope that the Committee will be able to hear from him soon.

I am disappointed that Dr. de la Torre defied the subpoena this Committee authorized and has chosen not to appear today.

Thank you, Senator Casey, for organizing this hearing and for all you do to improve support for caregivers.

Closing Sharon Regional Medical Center would have devastating consequences on the local community.