Mar 26, 2015
I am encouraged by the FDA's increased attention to the growing epidemic of prescription opioid misuse and abuse and the need to improve treatment options for chronic pain.
Tammy Baldwin
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Tammy Baldwin is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Wisconsin since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 6, 1999, to January 3, 2013, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district. Throughout her career, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for all Americans.
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Mar 26, 2015
Mr. President, my amendment would create a free community college program, making a bold investment in our Nation's students, its workforce, and the future of our economy. It pays for this investment in a balanced way, and my amendment…
Mar 25, 2015
Among the allegations that are being looked into at the Tomah VA are early refills of prescriptions for opioids.
Mar 25, 2015
the problem of over-prescribing of opioids at the VA has led to tragic and real consequences for veterans, their families, and entire communities across our Nation.
Mar 25, 2015
It would track the negative urine test, but it would not necessarily--I did not get the answer on early refills.
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, amendment No. 436 is also cosponsored by Senators Warner, McCaskill, and Whitehouse. This amendment is very simple. It would strike section 405 of the chairman's mark. Section 405 eliminated a point of order against…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, my amendment would create a free community college program, making a bold investment in our Nation's students, its workforce, and the future of our economy. It pays for this investment in a balanced way, and my amendment…
Mar 25, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of Tuesday, March 24, 2015, under ``Text of Amendments.'')
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 432, which is cosponsored by Senators Schumer, Sanders, and Stabenow. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Mar 25, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To preserve the point of order against reconciliation…
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