03/30/2009
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"Let me give you an example of why the review of rate filings is not sufficient, and why I believe authority to block or modify is necessary."
"Health insurance premiums have doubled, on average, over the last 10 years, much faster than wages and inflation, putting coverage out of reach for millions of Americans."
"When I was last in Afghanistan, in August 2011, the four of us--Senator Whitehouse, Senator Blumenthal, and Senator Bennet--had a great briefing."
"It is clear that the lack of enough good paying jobs is the most pressing issue confronting our economy."