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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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Apr 15, 2013

What I worry about is we will hear this morning a continued litany of excuses, bureaucratic talk, and blame on outside organizations.

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Apr 15, 2013

For the sake of the families of those who died, and those who are still sick, we will not stop in our effort to get answers and fix this problem.

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Apr 15, 2013

This outbreak is one of the worst public health disasters in our country's history. It is a terrible tragedy and an epic failure.

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Apr 15, 2013

I think this is what hamstrung the FDA up the last 10 years, and why in the words of one family who lost a loved one, they said they don't trust the FDA.

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Apr 15, 2013

It was brought to our attention earlier today, Mr. Dingell and other members had asked questions last November.

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Apr 10, 2013

While the Senate argues about gun issues and talking about what is in the hands of those perpetrators who commit heinous crimes, I want to talk about America's shameful secret that people don't want to be talking about, and that is our…

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Apr 10, 2013

Yesterday, Dylan Quick, a 20-year-old student at Lone Star College in Texas, went on a rampage with a knife, hurting more than a dozen people. He told police he had fantasized since elementary school about stabbing people to death. Tucson…

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Mar 20, 2013

Today we convene the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to discuss development and innovation in health care technologies.

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Mar 20, 2013

American steel supports 1.2 million jobs and adds $350 billion to our Nation's economy.

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Mar 20, 2013

I hope our witnesses today will be able to address these concerns over interoperability.

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Mar 20, 2013

Everyone here recognizes the need to balance patient safety and innovation.

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Mar 20, 2013

I also want to apologize ahead of time. I have another hearing that I have to testify.

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Mar 20, 2013

Together we lead the steel caucus, which is over 100 lawmakers from 30 States who work to keep steel strong.

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Mar 20, 2013

American steelmaking stands ready for resurgence powered by plentiful fuel resources, new technologies and the most efficient plants in the world.

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Mar 12, 2013

Recently, the Pentagon proposed a new medal, the Distinguished Warfare Medal, to recognize those members of the armed services who operate the drones, which serve on vital missions over war areas. That's a good thing. However, they've also…

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Mar 12, 2013

The risks to millions of people, and indeed geopolitics are too important for anything less.

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Feb 26, 2013

Today, we honor the memory of Private First Class Wayne Alderson of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a World War II hero awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart for his courageous actions during the Rhineland…

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Feb 12, 2013

This year's flu season came a little earlier than expected and it looks as though it will have been worse than average.

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Feb 12, 2013

I thank the gentlelady for yielding back. We have covered all of the members here.

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Feb 12, 2013

For seniors in Southwestern Pennsylvania and across the country, hospitalization rates and deaths have increased sharply.

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Feb 12, 2013

This committee has investigated into response efforts during previous sessions--last during the H1N1 pandemic in 2009--and oversight of the agencies involved will remain a priority going forward.

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Feb 12, 2013

Remember, all of us, should consider vaccination to not only protect ourselves from getting sick, but also our children, grandparents, co-workers, and neighbors.

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Feb 4, 2013

I believe Director Wolf is genuinely concerned about the well-being of the patients and staff.

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