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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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Jan 22, 2015

Might I inquire of the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Colorado has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner).

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Jan 22, 2015

The gentlelady said what the American people care about. Well, a Marist poll released this month found that 68 percent of the respondents oppose taxpayer funding for abortion. A February 2014 CNN poll showed that 56 percent of the…

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Jan 21, 2015

First, I want to thank Chris Smith for his leadership over the years. He is one of the people, along with Henry Hyde, that I admired from afar, and when I was elected 18 years ago, I told him I want to come and hold up his arms in this…

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Jan 20, 2015

Some argue that SGR reform does not need to be paid for. I respectfully disagree.

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Jan 20, 2015

Not paying for SGR reform would ignore past precedent from Congress.

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Jan 20, 2015

I would like to welcome everyone to the first Health Subcommittee hearing of the 114th Congress and officially welcome our new members on both sides.

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Jan 20, 2015

We can protect the low-income folks. We came up with a definition in this committee of what we consider more low income.

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Jan 20, 2015

Controlling costs alone without considering revenue is not a realistic approach to Medicare solvency and putting our Nation's seniors at risk.

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Jan 20, 2015

The American people expect Congress to live within our means.

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Jan 9, 2015

Amendment X: ``The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.''

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Dec 10, 2014

I, too, remember the long lines in the 70s.

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