Yes, it is pretty discouraging when you talk to a Federal agency who can't get-- and I am not saying this is DOT, these are different agencies, but they are projects that are infrastructure development, roads, water projects, and the two…

But that has been years, right? That has been years, even before you got there.

I would hope that, I am concerned about just the delays and then these debriefs.

I am glad to see you saw the light and pulled the memo down because it was causing a lot of angst.

Can you provide assurances that the proposed policy changes will not lead to increased beneficiary costs?

I need to see the list.

I hope they would move quicker, I think that state primacy issue is absolutely critical to move forward, to cleaner environment, to capturing, and sequestering, and utilizing the carbon.

To me it is just mind boggling in this time of fiscal restraint where people are really watching their dollars, this kind of overreach and overspending.

Well, I mean, I am glad. I am glad that we have this MCL. I applaud it.

I think that is a legitimate question, I will leave it to that.

I am supportive of efforts to bolster our Nation's pandemic preparedness and response, but I am concerned that this is sending mixed messages.

Can you provide assurances that the proposed policy changes will not lead to increased beneficiary costs?

It is great to have our first kickoff hearing. Appreciate your leadership.

It is great to have our first kickoff hearing. Appreciate your leadership.

Doesn't it seem like 27 percent of the dollars that the IRA, which none of us voted for, which is billions of dollars, is going to go to administrative costs, is that really providing environmental justice?

I hope they would move quicker, I think that state primacy issue is absolutely critical to move forward, to cleaner environment, to capturing, and sequestering, and utilizing the carbon.

I really appreciate your willingness to meet and talk and how seriously you take your commitment to testify.

I think we need to do a better follow up here on the--certainly on the ones that are suspect, and certainly around the industries, and others that are exploiting our--any child.

It is interesting that you would phrase it that way, because my understanding is that there have been clinical trials, that there is science-based evidence, that this does move the needle.

But that has been years, right? That has been years, even before you got there.

Yes, it is pretty discouraging when you talk to a Federal agency who can't get-- and I am not saying this is DOT, these are different agencies, but they are projects that are infrastructure development, roads, water projects, and the two…

the reckless tax and spending spree.

Doesn't it seem like 27 percent of the dollars that the IRA, which none of us voted for, which is billions of dollars, is going to go to administrative costs, is that really providing environmental justice?

I would just implore you to be, I don't know why you wouldn't want to be unified with your health advisory level and your maximum drinking level.

Medicare Advantage is a critical choice for seniors in West Virginia, 43 percent, and it is growing every year.