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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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Jun 24, 2014

This is another piece of important legislation, and it enjoys bipartisan support. I urge the Members to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from…

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Jun 24, 2014

I urge support, again, for this important and bipartisan legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Pitts) that the House…

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Jun 24, 2014

I am very pleased to support this very important bipartisan legislation. I urge all Members to do so, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 24, 2014

Again, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4080 is another very important and bipartisan bill, and I urge all of the Members to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Jolly). The question is on the motion offered by…

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Jun 24, 2014

I also urge Members to support this commonsense legislation, bipartisanly supported. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Pitts) that…

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Jun 11, 2014

As a result, many plans are turning to narrower provider networks and skimpier prescription drug coverage to keep premiums and deductibles in check.

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Jun 11, 2014

The President's health care law was sold to the American people with a number of promises: If you like your plan, you will be able to keep it; if you like your doctor, you will be able to continue seeing him or her.

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Jun 11, 2014

Yet, as we now know, this promise was simply not true.

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Jun 11, 2014

I think it is unacceptable that the administration continues to give Americans the false impression that this promise is somehow true.

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Jun 11, 2014

Yet as we now know, this promise was simply not true.

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Jun 10, 2014

After all, as we have learned, there are only effective treatments for 500 of the 7,000 known diseases impacting patients today.

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Jun 10, 2014

I hate to cut this off, but this has been the best interaction we have had with members and witnesses.

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