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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.

Quotes by year · 1997–20161,004 total · peak 2013 (282)
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Nov 13, 2013

Premiums and deductibles are going up, not down, as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

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Nov 13, 2013

If you like your plan, there is a good chance you have or will lose it.

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Nov 12, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland, Dr. Harris, one of the leaders on this issue.

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Nov 12, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Dr. Burgess, the vice chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Nov 12, 2013

I am all for one HIO. I am all for licensed veterinarians looking at them.

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Oct 29, 2013

Were you aware in September that insurers recommended a delay in the launch of the exchange?

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Oct 29, 2013

Do you believe that 2 weeks was enough time to complete testing of the entire system?

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Oct 23, 2013

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?

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Oct 23, 2013

Now, I have listened to your testimony this morning. It sounded like that you think everything is A-OK. It's not OK.

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Oct 23, 2013

Average Americans deserve a waiver from Obamacare, too--it's only fair when the exchanges are such a mess.

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Oct 23, 2013

We're now hearing reports that the administration was repeatedly warned that the site was not ready for an October 1st launch.

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Oct 23, 2013

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.

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Oct 23, 2013

HHS officials repeatedly assured this committee that the administration would be ready for October 1, 2013.

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Oct 23, 2013

Did you express any concerns about readiness to CMS?

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Oct 23, 2013

Forty days later we have seen the exchange rollout, nothing short of disastrous.

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Oct 11, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Stutzman).

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Oct 11, 2013

I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins).

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Oct 11, 2013

At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Fleischmann).

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Oct 11, 2013

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.

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Oct 11, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent), a leader in sugar reform.

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Oct 11, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California, Jackie Speier.

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Oct 11, 2013

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.)

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Oct 11, 2013

At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois, Danny Davis, the cochair of the Sugar Reform Caucus. {time} 1645

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