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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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Jul 14, 2015

Modern medicine treats the unborn child as a patient.

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Jul 14, 2015

How ironic that pro-choice advocates oppose letting unborn babies choose life.

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Jul 14, 2015

Abortion supporters cloak their support for abortion under the guise of women's right to choose.

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Jul 9, 2015

I want to first commend Chairman Upton, Ranking Member Pallone, Congresswoman DeGette, and Ranking Member Gene Green of Texas for their outstanding support and leadership on this. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of H.R. 6, the 21st…

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Jul 8, 2015

Would you explain again your assertion that lifting the export ban would increase reliance on foreign imports?

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Jul 8, 2015

How has the use of energy, you know, by regional players, shaped the Czech energy policy and planning?

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Jul 8, 2015

Essentially what we are doing with the crude oil export restrictions is raising gasoline prices in order to subsidize a select group of refiners.

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Jul 7, 2015

No doubt Medicaid is a critical lifeline for some of our Nation's most vulnerable patients.

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Jul 7, 2015

Each administration has a responsibility, with Congress, to ensure that taxpayer dollars used for Medicaid are spent in a manner that helps our neediest citizens.

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Jul 7, 2015

I believe that Congress will be increasingly forced to take steps to modernize the Medicaid program.

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Jul 7, 2015

This is not ideology. This is arithmetic.

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Jul 7, 2015

But, as we all know, the current trajectory of Medicaid spending is problematic.

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