"Hon. Joseph R. Pitts, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, opening statement."
"Nearly 50 million seniors rely on the Medicare program for their health care, and that number may grow to 63 million Americans by 2020 and 81 million by 2030."
"I would suggest that although most of these proposals say well, we will just give the Secretary some discretion, it will all work out."
"Today's hearing is the first in a series of hearings this subcommittee will hold on the subject of prescription drug abuse."
"It should be noted that this Committee has played a key role in facilitating prescription drug monitoring programs."
"Medicaid was designed as a safety net for the most vulnerable Americans, including pregnant women, dependent children, the blind and the disabled."
"Clearly, we are failing those most in need of our help."
"Medicaid is in trouble."
"We need to provide States with the flexibility to pursue these options, not lock them in a one-size-fits-all model dictated by Washington."
"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today."
"While we expect all States to participate in the Medicaid expansion because it is an advantageous fiscal arrangement, I am troubled and discouraged that there are many who still have not decided to ex..."
"From New Jersey's perspective, expanding Medicaid just makes sense and that is why Governor Christie chose to expand."