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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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Jul 31, 2013

the Affordable Care Act is providing 8,000 young adults with healthcare coverage through their parents' plan.

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Jul 31, 2013

More than 6,900 seniors in my district have gotten drug discounts worth $9.3 million.

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Jul 31, 2013

How can we believe that provisions deemed inconvenient by the administration, such as verifying that someone is actually eligible for a taxpayer-funded subsidy, won't be labeled as too complex to administer and simply be ignored?

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Jul 31, 2013

Have you had one live test with all the agencies?

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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

For months, various administration officials, including HHS Secretary Sebelius, have been telling Congress that implementation of the President's healthcare law is on track.

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Jul 31, 2013

Almost 200,000 of my constituents now have health insurance that covers preventative service without copays.

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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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Jul 31, 2013

Can you commit to providing detailed information regarding the implementation of the cost-sharing subsidy program?

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Jul 31, 2013

Can you tell us today that every contractor has met these targets and is on time?

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Jul 31, 2013

Based on recent HHS decisions to implement what they simply want rather than what is statutorily required, what assurances do we have that exchanges will be ready to enroll individuals in just 60 days?

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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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