Dave Reichert

I also find it curious that in this bill what we are going to do is we are going to tax people who don't buy insurance.

Your testimony suggests that the cuts to Medicare Advantage may force seniors out of the plan that they like and that they currently have; is that true?

I am really confused as to what we are supposed to believe, because the other question is, and Mr. Roskam touched on it, the President of the United States has said if you like your health care plan, you can keep it.

I applaud you for being a champion of this, because more and more people across the country really need to become aware of the fact that the services sector is truly a player when it comes to increasing our trade and decreasing our trade…

It is critical for us to review the damaging effects of waiving TANF work requirements, which could result in less work and earnings, and more poverty and government dependence.

Americans consistently believe welfare should primarily serve as a bridge to self sufficiency, empowering able-bodied recipients with the tools to secure a job, lift oneself out of poverty, and provide for one's family.

The American people don't understand why it takes 10 years to accomplish this.

What is the outcome for Americans if you don't get it done? They become victims of identity theft and they lose their homes.

I think that generally we spoke before the hearing for a couple of minutes when we met, but we agreed that a reduction in the tax rate and a transition, particularly for the international businesses, to a territorial system would be very…

Maybe what we should do is tax AARP because in this plan that they helped write, AARP stands to gain $1 billion in revenue over the next 10 years.

All they know is that the Federal Government has its hand in their pocket, and I don't think they are too happy about that.

Here we go again discussing another false statement that was told to the American people in order to sell the health care law.

If you do not owe Social Security to Americans that paid into it, then we do not owe the foreigners either.

I think we all recognize that the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is important to us and a useful resource for Congress as we move forward to work together to reform the Medicare program, to make sure that it is there for generations…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So I would say, Mr. Speaker, this bill does not have a real good track record, and we should vote for this Health Care Cost Reduction Act. I encourage my colleagues to do the same.

Even before we start to talk about jobs, you have to talk about the national security.

This common sense bill enables S corporations to access their own capital sooner.

As an outspoken critic of our nation's dependence on foreign oil, I ask for an extension of the renewable energy production tax credit.

Not permanent, moving toward the future, and encouraging these new sciences and new technologies, I think, is a benefit to everyone who lives in this great country.

Fifty-six percent of the private sector jobs in Washington State are in small businesses across this country.

Number one, we all agree we want to be energy independent. Number two, that means getting off Mideastern oil and not being dependent upon that as our source.

These are the two extenders that leverage private capital to create jobs, both that face looming expirations, and both deserve the Committee's consideration on tax extenders.

This tax credit is absolutely vital to the continued growth and development of Tribal communities.

An estimated 37,000 American jobs are at risk if the PTC is not extended.

It would really be a tremendous tax relief for our citizens. I urge your consideration.