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Joe Pitts

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Joseph R. Pitts is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, Pitts was known for his focus on healthcare, energy, and family issues, often advocating for conservative policies. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to the Affordable Care Act and energy independence. Pitts was also involved with the Pennsylvania Family Institute, reflecting his commitment to family values and social issues.

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Sep 16, 2015

It is premature to draw any conclusions to this ongoing investigation.

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Sep 16, 2015

What must such a baby feel when she is approached by doctors who come to kill rather than to cure?

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Sep 16, 2015

I support efforts to amend the law and give States the discretion to exclude abortion providers from receiving taxpayer funding through Medicaid.

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Sep 16, 2015

I am going to crush above. I am going to see if I can get it all intact.

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Sep 16, 2015

These clips have shown the gruesome reality we are talking about.

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Sep 16, 2015

No State should be forced to continue to include providers in their Medicaid program who commit reprehensible acts.

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Sep 16, 2015

The real question for all of us is whether that tiny human life has a God-given right to be protected by the law.

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Sep 16, 2015

it is just a real shame that it is OK to kill a child 3 months before it is born, but you kill it 3 months after it is born and you are going to go to jail.

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Sep 10, 2015

Can you explain how it is that Medicaid policy permits million or multimillion dollar lottery winners to retain Medicaid coverage when they can clearly afford to purchase their own health insurance?

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Sep 10, 2015

Mr. Pitts, do you think it is appropriate for millionaires or multimillionaires to be receiving Medicaid while at the same time there are disabled children on the waiting lists for home and community-based services?

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Sep 10, 2015

Proposals that ensure Federal and state taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately on delivering quality care and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse from occurring should be supported.

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Sep 10, 2015

And I will never support a proposal that would take that coverage away.

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