05/19/2014
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"I want to thank our witnesses for highlighting the many promising Federal, State, and private delivery reforms that are underway."
"I never want to forget the impact that some of these reforms have, not only on the immediate Medicare beneficiary."
"This year alone, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that sequestration will cost our economy about three-quarters of a million jobs."
"We are cutting away at things like education and scientific research and innovation, which have previously provided a strong foundation for our economic growth."