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Tim Murphy

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Tim Murphy is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until 2017. During his time in Congress, Murphy focused on issues such as healthcare, mental health reform, and energy policy. He was known for his work on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, which aimed to improve mental health services and support for families affected by mental illness. Murphy also served on various committees, including the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he contributed to legislation on health care and energy issues.

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Jul 31, 2013

American taxpayer dollars should be protected and not hastily spent on a law that may not be ready for primetime.

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Jul 23, 2013

We convene this hearing as part of the committee's ongoing oversight of the Department of Energy to look particularly at what is necessary for the Department to improve its project management and mission performance.

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Jul 17, 2013

Valerie Jarrett, one of the president's top advisors, stated that the administration had delayed the employer mandate tax because it was 'listening' to employers who had complained about the law's burdens and costs.

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Jul 17, 2013

We are here today to discuss the administration's recent decision to delay a substantial portion of the healthcare law--the requirement that businesses with over 50 employees provide coverage to their employees.

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Jul 17, 2013

We are here today to discuss the Administration's recent decision to delay a substantial portion of the health care law.

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Jul 15, 2013

I commend him for his efforts, and look forward to continue working with my colleagues to reform drug compounding rules.

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Jul 15, 2013

Our investigation highlighted several opportunities where the agency confronted a choice in dealing with NECC and its sister company, Ameridose.

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Jul 15, 2013

Thank you, Chairman Pitts, for holding this hearing to further the discussion about FDA's authority over drug compounding.

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Jul 15, 2013

It is very hard to legislate cultural change into a large federal agency.

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Jul 8, 2013

Good morning. I convene this hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations entitled 'Cyber Espionage and the Theft of U.S. Intellectual Property and Technology.'

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Jul 8, 2013

The ability to link attribution and detection to criminal penalties, including arrest warrants, including limitations on travel, will really affect Chinese companies.

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Jun 17, 2013

We will be examining the effectiveness and efficiency of BioWatch.

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May 21, 2013

It is clear we are all dedicated to coming up with some answers, a solution.

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May 21, 2013

When it comes to court-ordered inpatient or outpatient treatment, it is extremely important to note that unless a legal procedure takes place for inpatient or outpatient treatment by a court proceeding, that person's name does not go on…

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May 21, 2013

Good intentions do not guarantee good results, and as we move forward to come up with some solutions.

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May 21, 2013

If Congress doesn't act at this point, then we are going to have additional problems under the next Clinton or the next Bush or the next Obama Administration.

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May 21, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Bruce. And our hearts are with you and your family.

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May 21, 2013

One of those that you fund is the National Empowerment Center whose director espouses anti-science, anti-psychiatry views...

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May 21, 2013

I still want to know, and we are going to continue to pursue this because it is an important issue.

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May 21, 2013

What is the evidence that SAMHSA used to fund an advocacy group that encourages the mentally ill not to take their medication?

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May 21, 2013

I support full repeal of sequestration.

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May 21, 2013

We need to be investing our dollars in the programs with the best record for treating those who have mental illnesses.

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May 21, 2013

Since I became the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shortly after the December 14, 2012, elementary school shootings in Newtown, we began looking into the federal programs and resources devoted to mental health…

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May 21, 2013

Good morning, everyone. I now convene this morning's hearing entitled 'Examining SAMHSA's Role in Delivering Services to the Severely Mentally Ill.'

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May 15, 2013

With that, Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for speaking tonight. I thank the Energy and Commerce staff for also being part of this tonight. And I thank the American people for continuing to communicate with us and understand that we…

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