Jim McDermott: “So you are talking about additions to Mr. Boustany's proposal in terms of tightening of the teeth?”

One of the largest holes in the Medicare system is that it does not currently cover most dental, vision, or hearing expenses.

It includes a new tool known as the rapid response mechanism that, when used, allows us to promptly raise concerns with the Mexican and Canadian Governments when there are allegations of worker rights violations.

Thank you for holding this Member Day hearing to improve and sustain Medicare.

I always love to come to these propaganda hearings before the elections, and it is obvious we are trying to hold the insurance companies harmless here.