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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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Sep 9, 2013

A father from my district wrote me, distraught, about his daughter's work hours being cut to 28 hours a week.

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Sep 9, 2013

Dozens more have expressed shock at the staggering premium increases they that face in 2014.

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Sep 9, 2013

The law is the law, and ACA is the law of the land, and frankly, we should all be working together to ensure that implementation goes smoothly as possible.

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Sep 9, 2013

She had only heard of 'isolated incidents' of the ACA having burdensome or negative impact on Americans.

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Sep 9, 2013

Considering the administration's track record on deadlines and delays, reassurances from CMS officials are not comforting.

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Sep 9, 2013

The Affordable Care Act has already made the lives of millions of Pennsylvanians better, and if we get out of the way and let it work, this will open the door to stable, quality, affordable health care for 1.2 million of our uninsured…

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Sep 9, 2013

My constituents are understandably confused about what is happening with the exchanges, enrollment, and premiums.

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Sep 9, 2013

It is something which will help them to live a better quality of life and will improve medical care all across the board.

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Jul 31, 2013

Are you actually testifying in front of this committee that agencies will likely be giving exchange subsidy applicants incomplete information about their financial liability?

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Jul 31, 2013

the lowest cost Silver plans are on average 18 percent less than the status quo.

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Jul 31, 2013

the lowest cost Silver plan in the individual market in 2014 will cost on average 18 percent less than the rate predicted by the Congressional Budget Office.

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Jul 31, 2013

over 120,000 of my constituents who currently don't have health insurance will be able to get that insurance without fear of discrimination or higher rates because of a preexisting condition.

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