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Sheldon Whitehouse

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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.

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Mar 6, 2024

I used to tell them that the way you're dealing with shared savings you are starving your lead dogs.

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Mar 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Mar 6, 2024

I have eight requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Mar 6, 2024

I used to tell them that the way you're dealing with shared savings you are starving your lead dogs.

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Mar 6, 2024

when the Chairman of Finance wants to talk about healthcare reforms, we're all ears.

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Mar 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 93, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as…

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Mar 6, 2024

I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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Mar 6, 2024

We support the model. We just don't think we're training enough general contractors.

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Mar 5, 2024

The way you're dealing with shared savings you are starving your lead dogs.

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Mar 5, 2024

If we don't rebuild that trusting relationship, Medicare is in deep trouble from a financial and a security standpoint.

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Mar 5, 2024

I take a very keen interest in ACO wellbeing.

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Mar 5, 2024

We need predictable and sustainable reimbursement models.

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Mar 5, 2024

overall, the U.S. spends 50 percent more of its GDP on healthcare than any other country

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Mar 5, 2024

I very much hope that your testimony and all of the responses and engagement from my colleagues create a platform for some really important bipartisan work.

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Mar 5, 2024

when the Chairman of Finance wants to talk about healthcare reforms, we're all ears.

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Mar 5, 2024

You want to feed your lead dogs. You want to encourage that kind of behavior.

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Mar 5, 2024

I had long wars with the Obama Administration CMS folks about precisely the concerns that you had.

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Mar 5, 2024

And it strikes me that trying to move primary care physicians into the general contractor model so that you go through the primary care practice to get to the specialist would provide a much better handle on the over deployment of…

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Feb 12, 2024

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive all applicable sections of that Act and any other applicable points of order for the consideration of H.R. 815. And I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING…

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Feb 8, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. U.S. Supreme Court

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Feb 8, 2024

I am back now for the 28th time in my series of speeches on the special interest scheme to capture the U.S. Supreme Court. What I would like to do today is to talk a little bit about the Judicial Conference and what the Judicial Conference…

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Feb 1, 2024

let me start by thanking our Finance Committee chairman, Chairman Wyden, for his strong leadership. Chairman Wyden was able to secure the cooperation of the wealthy donor who gave Justice Thomas the $\1/4\ million-plus RV loan. The…

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Jan 31, 2024

Climate change will affect the global economy and so the financial system that supports it, the financial risks it presents are inconsequence systemwide.

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Jan 31, 2024

Climate change will affect the global economy and so the financial system that supports it, the financial risks it presents are inconsequence systemwide.

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Jan 30, 2024

Climate change will affect the global economy and so the financial system that supports it, the financial risks it presents are inconsequence systemwide.

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