Patty Murray

But can't you reprogram? If this is a priority for you, I believe that you can reprogram or transfer funds directly for this reason.

I'm really concerned that part of what is driving up premiums today is this rule.

Well, those were short term, and the short-term plans guarantee none of the critical consumer protections that are included in the individual insurance market.

I'm concerned that now, in another attack on patients' healthcare, HHS is proposing to expand the sale of short-term junk plans.

It has been really disconcerting to see this Administration sabotage the healthcare system in many ways, driving up premiums.

Well, I hope that you will make the commitment to not remove a provider that actually provides 41 percent of the currently served, and we'll be watching that very carefully.

Okay. Can you commit to maintaining a network of safety-net providers that will deliver the full range of high-quality family planning services to 4 million people nationwide?

So, Mr. Secretary, do you think the Federal Government should be in the business of telling women which doctors they can and can't see?

Democrats are going to keep making the case that we should take steps to actually help families address these problems instead of proposing cuts that do the opposite.

This administration is continuing to prioritize healthcare sabotage.

A budget isn't just a set of numbers. It's actually a statement of values and priorities.

This budget does take an alarming step backwards when it comes to women's healthcare.

Legislation that will finally accomplish the expansion of the Caregivers Program is moving towards passage, and that legislation really takes a responsible approach.

So the funds can't be raided, so it would put our concerns in a much better place.

I would prefer to have rules in place so we can see it, so there's transparency.

I am really concerned that that's going to lead to diverting funds the VA health system desperately needs in order to send veterans out to the private market.

While Congress has increased the annual SSVF authorization in the last year, we still have an $80 million gap.

I would hope that you could provide me some information in terms of how we're doing with implementation.

$511 million for gender specific care, I think is a good start.

I really hope that in the long run, this takes away some of the stigma.

So this is really unacceptable for the Department to treat our States this way.

I continue to closely follow the Department of the Navy's plans to decommission the USS Enterprise.

I just want to really impress on you it is imperative the Navy acts quickly and decisively.

I believe we can't afford to lose good people who want to serve, but get out because their spouse can't find work.

I think we have to take specific direction on this.