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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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May 20, 2015

One of those is 42 CFR Part 2, which governs confidentiality protections for all substance use treatment records.

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May 20, 2015

This is critically important. Too many people have died, even during the course of this hearing today.

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May 14, 2015

I want to thank the distinguished chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mr. Thornberry, for yielding. I am also grateful to Ranking Member Smith for the opportunity to discuss the issue of mental health treatment for our military…

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Apr 30, 2015

This is our Nation's single biggest public health concern.

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Apr 30, 2015

We must do better, and we have much work to do.

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Apr 30, 2015

The numbers indicate we are failing as a Nation, and we darn well better come to terms with that.

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Apr 30, 2015

Now, I don't believe in better living through dependency.

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Apr 30, 2015

Are we fighting heroin or not? I'm really frustrated with this, so I really--give me some more guidance on plan one.

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Apr 30, 2015

If we do not reverse the current trend, where is this going to end?

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Apr 30, 2015

I also want to use today's hearing as an opportunity to hear from these Federal agencies about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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Apr 30, 2015

Today I am introducing the Enhancing Veterans Access to Treatment Act, legislation that eliminates bureaucratic hurdles so veterans using the VA can continue to receive the same lifesaving mental health medication they access while on…

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Apr 30, 2015

Look, I want to thank you. As I said last time, too, you know, if this was about a single airplane crash, this room would be filled with media.

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