Carol Miller actually said...

"Can you commit to the committee that the next round of distribution will better prioritize rural areas?"

"One policy which contributed to the shrinking health care workforce was a vaccine mandate for the health care workers, which was put in place by the Biden Administration."

"This shortage is particularly concerning in rural communities where hospitals are closing at higher rates than anywhere else in the country."

"Can you please explain to me why this Administration intends to keep the CMS vaccine mandate in effect until November of 2024, especially when we know this policy is contributing to the workforce shor..."