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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.
In conclusion, I want to commend the advocacy of Mr. Lance and Ms. Eshoo, the leadership, Mr. Upton, the ranking member of the full committee and the subcommittee, and thank the staffs of both the subcommittee and the full committee for…
At this time I would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey, (Mr. Lance), a member of the Health Subcommittee.
At this time I would like to yield 3 minutes to the chair of the full committee, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton).
As a veteran I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Kinzinger and Mrs. Capps and others in this commonsense and very bipartisan bill to support our veterans and provide for this need in the emergency medical technician area. I urge support for…
I would like to yield at this time 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger).
I urge support for this commonsense, bipartisan bill, H.R. 6118, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I introduced earlier this Congress H.R. 2791, the Health and Human Services Hiree Clarification Act, which codifies this committee's clear intent that Title 42 is only to be used by officials at HHS--not EPA, not Department of Labor, and…
Clearly, the Secretary needs some flexibility to attract and retain the best and brightest in science and medicine, but these authorities should be limited and transparent.
There is also no disagreement that the SGR needs to be replaced with something that actually is sustainable.
Absent congressional actions, physicians will face a 27 percent cut starting January 1, 2013.
There is no disagreement that the current Medicare physician reimbursement system, the Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR, is broken.
If this new law is so outstanding, I wonder why the administration has granted over 1,000 waivers to their friends so they don't have to meet the requirements of the law. The President promised not to raise taxes on anyone making less than…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Mulvaney).
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished Member from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry).
At this time I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished Member from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner). {time} 1600
At this time I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Rehberg).
At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger), another member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
At this time I am pleased to yield 1 minute to another valued member of the Health Subcommittee, the gentleman from Louisiana, Dr. Cassidy.
At this time I'm happy to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Harper).
Today I'm happy to yield 2 minutes to another distinguished member of the Health Subcommittee, the gentleman from Georgia, Dr. Gingrey.
As a Nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.
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