03/28/2012
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"We need to address the chronic underfunding and understaffing for the state agencies that conduct nursing home oversight, so they can effectively protect the health and safety of residents."
"Every American who wants to receive care at home should be able to do so, and the workers providing that care must be paid, in my judgment, a living wage."
"As Chairman of the Aging Committee, my top priority is keeping our promises to older Americans and to Americans with disabilities."
"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today, and I will turn to Ranking Member Braun for his opening statement."