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Gene Green

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Gene Green is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 29th congressional district from 1993 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Green was known for his advocacy for the direct popular vote in presidential elections and for consumer privacy rights in the digital age. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and addressing national concerns.

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Jun 17, 2015

Moreover, there have not been any cases where FDA found that a genetically modified organism was unsafe for consumption.

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Jun 17, 2015

Norman Borlaug, the father of the 'Green Revolution' and recipient of the Noble Peace Prize is credited with saving a billion lives through his creation of Dwarf Wheat.

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Jun 17, 2015

The FDA has conducted evaluation after evaluation on GMOs through their voluntary consultation process, and consistently found no material difference between the GMO and their non-modified counterparts.

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Jun 15, 2015

My frustration back then was that very few insurance policies covered mental health. And I know the Affordable Care Act did much to advance mental health care largely by extending coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.

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Jun 15, 2015

The Affordable Care Act made important changes in the field of mental and behavioral health.

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Jun 10, 2015

Thank you for coming today to share your personal experiences and shed light on the significance of the World Trade Center Health Programs.

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Jun 10, 2015

As a result of their service, these responders were exposed to dust, smoke, toxins, such as pulverized concrete, fibrosis, glass, particulate matter, and asbestos.

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Jun 10, 2015

The Zadroga Act created the World Trade Center Health Program within the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Jun 10, 2015

No one here can forget the horrific attacks perpetrated upon our country at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon, and Washington, and at the field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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Jun 10, 2015

I would like to thank the first responders for their gallant and selfless service on and after 9/11.

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Jun 10, 2015

We must not abandon those who bravely sacrificed their own wellbeing on behalf of the country in the wake of terrible attacks.

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Jun 3, 2015

I want to remind the panel the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010.

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Jun 3, 2015

Today we are examining legislation that will roll back a policy designed to give people access to calorie information when ordering and consuming prepared foods.

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Jun 3, 2015

Consistency in menu labeling requirements is not only critical for the industry, but also for consumers.

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Jun 1, 2015

It is important that we do all that we can to help and that they not be defrauded in this time of need.

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Jun 1, 2015

I want to just commend those in Houston who have done an outstanding job.

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Apr 29, 2015

It has been 1 year since the 21st Century Cures Initiative was launched by my colleagues, Chairman Upton and Congresswoman DeGette.

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Apr 29, 2015

The draft recognizes the importance of improving the interoperability health of IT systems.

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Apr 29, 2015

Yesterday's release of the discussion draft marked a continued progress toward boosting research and delivering hope to patients.

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Apr 29, 2015

This provision will provide clarity for developers of software products used in health management and care.

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Apr 29, 2015

I want to particularly highlight the ADAPT Act, which Congressman Shimkus and I are working on to provide a streamlined approval pathway for the next generation of antibiotics.

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Apr 22, 2015

What steps has the University of Houston taken to create the outreach and provide access to the different communities?

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Apr 22, 2015

In fact, Ms. Brundage, our Natural Gas Caucus a couple of years ago had a hearing in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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Apr 22, 2015

I want to thank you and the ranking member for holding the hearing today

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Apr 15, 2015

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries require continued care in post-acute settings after hospitalization.

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