Political Quotes

Gene Green: The 9-1-1 system was clearly overwhelmed--and was not nearly robust or resilient enough to tackle the volume of calls.

On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
The 9-1-1 system was clearly overwhelmed--and was not nearly robust or resilient enough to tackle the volume of calls.
Said by
Gene Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Gene Green highlights the failures of the 9-1-1 system during Hurricane Harvey.

Share

More from Gene Green

Jul 10, 2018

Eight years ago, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to address the HHS Office of Inspector General reports of drug manufacturers overcharging 340B drugs.

congress.gov
Jul 25, 2018

MACRA did more than just repeal the flawed SGR formula. It was designed to overhaul and realign payment incentives for Medicare.

congress.gov
Dec 10, 2018

I'm pleased to hear ONC is undergoing a rigorous public comment process before finalizing this provision.

congress.gov
Jul 10, 2018

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created by Congress in 1992. It helps safety net providers care for their most vulnerable patients and afford drugs that would otherwise be out of reach.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation