I think you are in trouble. I do not think you are going to meet your deadline, and I yield back.
David Reichert
The Public Record
It runs contrary to the premise that you can keep your doctor if you like your doctor.
There is a lot of confusion, and I think that this hearing is a forum where we can get some of those answers hopefully.
I am disappointed that the supposed benefits of this law have not been seen by my constituents.
It is deeply disappointing that the only part of this bill that you have been able to implement are the provisions that have cost Americans.
We look forward to working with you and reaching out to you and asking you questions, more questions that will come.
It is critical that we learn more about what works to help low-income families, that we ensure these programs are evaluated effectively, and that we focus taxpayer resources on those efforts that truly help families and children in need.
Unfortunately, few of our Nation's social programs have been rigorously evaluated, and even fewer have shown that they are effective in addressing the problems they set out to solve.
Americans have always been willing to help those in need. But when the American people are asked to fund programs to help those most in need, they should be assured that their tax dollars are really making a positive difference.
My intention in doing the work here is to improve lives, not just give benefits to people.
You should not be saying--sir, you should not be saying in your report that you found that this was unintentional, because you don't know.





