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Opening Statements

July 13, 2011 Camp Opening Statement: Hearing on the Taxation of Debt and Equity

Good morning, and thank you for joining us this morning.  According to the Congressional Research Service, the last time both…

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July 12, 2011 Davis Opening Statement: Hearing on Child Deaths Due to Maltreatment

When children die from maltreatment, it sometimes makes international headlines, as in the Caylee Anthony case that drew the focus…

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July 11, 2011 Johnson Opening Statement: Joint Hearing on the Role of Social Security Administrative Law Judges

I am pleased to be co-chairing this hearing with my colleague Chairman Howard Coble and his Subcommittee colleagues and thank…

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July 08, 2011 Johnson Opening Statement: Hearing on Social Security’s Finances

As we heard a few weeks ago from the Public Trustees, unless Congress acts, in 2036 Social Security revenues will…

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June 16, 2011 Davis Opening Statement: Hearing on Improving Programs Designed to Protect At-Risk Youth

(Remarks as Prepared) In today’s hearing, we will review several programs under our jurisdiction that are designed to help ensure…

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June 14, 2011 Johnson Opening Statement: Hearing on Social Security’s Payment Accuracy

The American people have just been told by the Trustees for Social Security and Medicare that these programs are headed…

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