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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 6, 2014

She stated that she could not provide any data because the administration did not 'have any reliable data around enrollment.'

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May 6, 2014

The administration spent over $.5 billion on a Web site that they had been warned for several months would not be ready and would not work.

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May 6, 2014

The administration spent over half a billion dollars on a Web site that they had been warned for months would not be ready and would not work.

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Apr 28, 2014

Opiate addiction surrounds us--from cities, rural towns, and affluent suburbs--and it breaks our heart to see so many families torn apart by abuse of drugs that are both legal and illegal.

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Apr 28, 2014

Here's the awful truth about this public health crisis: prescription painkillers are involved in more overdose deaths than cocaine and heroin combined.

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Apr 2, 2014

There is parity for people who have private insurance in the Affordable Care Act. There is not parity with Medicaid.

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Apr 2, 2014

I want this person to have some power and mojo.

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Apr 2, 2014

We have elevated this to the level of Congressional discussion instead of keeping it in the dark shadows.

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Apr 2, 2014

I have some serious concerns about some of the provisions of H.R. 3717 but I remain committed to working with you and my other colleagues on the committee as we make mental health a priority.

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Apr 2, 2014

Haven't we done enough with treating people with mental illness as legal cases? We have closed our hospitals and filled our prisons.

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Apr 2, 2014

This bill does not undo HIPAA laws. It clarifies them.

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Apr 2, 2014

The Federal Government spends $125 billion a year across many agencies.

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