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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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Nov 16, 2015

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Jenkins), a leader on this issue.

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Nov 16, 2015

In order to advance each of them, we must establish a regulatory environment that fosters the development of, and access to, innovative, accurate, and reliable diagnostic testing.

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Nov 2, 2015

This bill would authorize the appropriations of $16 million for HHS to identify and publish quality measures for maternal and infant health.

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Oct 22, 2015

Today's hearing will review the accuracy of eligibility and financing determinations made by the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS.

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Oct 20, 2015

As we have heard from our senior constituents, they rely on the Part D program and Congress has a responsibility to ensure that the MTM program is working as intended.

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Oct 7, 2015

There are many of our constituents and their families that still need help, and I applaud my colleagues for working on legislation with that goal in mind.

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Oct 7, 2015

These startling statistics should concern all of us.

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Oct 7, 2015

I also appreciate DEA's efforts to combat the recent influx of incredibly dangerous synthetic drugs hitting communities across the country.

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Oct 7, 2015

Prescription drug abuse does not discriminate: it is not limited by geography, income, or age.

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Sep 30, 2015

Together these three bills continue the commitment this Congress has to strengthen the Medicare program and keep the promise for seniors...

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Sep 30, 2015

H.R. 556, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act, sponsored by our colleague Representative Gus Bilirakis of Florida...

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Sep 30, 2015

So it is very important in a rural setting?

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Sep 30, 2015

Today's hearing will consider three bipartisan legislative bills designed to strengthen the Medicare program.

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Sep 29, 2015

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 29, 2015

In response briefly, money is fungible. Everybody knows it. In one pocket, out the other, same pair of pants. $1.2 billion over the last 3 years in Medicaid. The videos, nobody is putting words in their mouth. It is their words, their…

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Sep 29, 2015

Today, under the Obama administration's interpretation of Federal statute, States are forced to include in their Medicaid program providers who perform elective abortions, whether they like it or not. The Women's Public Health and Safety…

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Sep 29, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler).

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Sep 29, 2015

I would just remind the gentlewoman that abortion is not health care. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler), a great leader in the Pro-Life movement.

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Sep 29, 2015

May I inquire how much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 18 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Colorado has 19 minutes remaining.

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Sep 29, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time to close. Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Bera).

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Sep 29, 2015

Unfortunately, the Obama administration puts its own abortion-centered ideology ahead of women's health care. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Black), an outstanding leader on this issue.

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Sep 29, 2015

I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Duffy), the prime sponsor of this legislation.

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Sep 29, 2015

We should be aware that not a single penny will be cut for women's health care under this bill. I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Pittenger).

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Sep 29, 2015

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chair of the Pro-Life Caucus.

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