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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 10, 2014

I am pleased, at this time, to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlelady from Tennessee (Mrs. Black), who is an expert on this issue.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa), the distinguished chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

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Jan 10, 2014

May I inquire of the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 13 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from New Jersey has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins), the distinguished secretary of our caucus.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California, Kevin McCarthy, the distinguished whip of the House. Mr. McCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Health Exchange Security and…

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Jan 10, 2014

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan).

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Indiana (Mrs. Walorski).

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Jan 10, 2014

It has been more than 50 years since President Johnson declared war on poverty. I don't doubt that President Johnson had good intentions, but intentions don't win wars, and poverty is a stubborn opponent. Fifteen percent of Americans still…

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise), the distinguished chairman of the Republican Study Committee and a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia, Eric Cantor, our distinguished majority leader.

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Jan 10, 2014

At this time, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), a distinguished member of the Health Subcommittee.

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