Premiums and deductibles are going up, not down, as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
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.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland, Dr. Harris, one of the leaders on this issue.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Dr. Burgess, the vice chairman of the Health Subcommittee.
Were you aware in September that insurers recommended a delay in the launch of the exchange?
Do you believe that 2 weeks was enough time to complete testing of the entire system?
So only 2,000, not millions the administration has claimed. So if it crashed with only 2,000 users, is volume really the issue, as the administration claims?
Now, I have listened to your testimony this morning. It sounded like that you think everything is A-OK. It's not OK.
Average Americans deserve a waiver from Obamacare, too--it's only fair when the exchanges are such a mess.
We're now hearing reports that the administration was repeatedly warned that the site was not ready for an October 1st launch.
The Secretary stated that HHS would, quote, 'flip on the switch on October 1st and say to people, come on and sign up,' end quote.
HHS officials repeatedly assured this committee that the administration would be ready for October 1, 2013.
Forty days later we have seen the exchange rollout, nothing short of disastrous.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Stutzman).
I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins).
At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Fleischmann).
At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran), another leader in sugar reform in our Nation.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent), a leader in sugar reform.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California, Jackie Speier.
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee. (Mr. GOODLATTE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois, Danny Davis, the cochair of the Sugar Reform Caucus. {time} 1645





