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Opening Statements

June 16, 2010 Camp Statement: Hearing on China’s Trade and Industrial Policies

Thank you, Chairman Levin. I believe there is a clear and unified message this Committee and this Congress would like…

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June 15, 2010 Herger Statement: Hearing on Reducing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There is broad agreement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to do…

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June 15, 2010 Boustany Opening Statement: Hearing on Reducing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare

Chairman Stark, thank you for yielding time.  And thank you Chairman Lewis and Ranking Member Herger for your thoughtful statements. …

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June 15, 2010 Tiberi Statement: Hearing on Regulated Investment Company Modernization

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I agree it is important for the Ways and Means Committee to periodically review tax law…

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June 10, 2010 Linder Statement: Hearing on Long-Term Unemployment

Today’s hearing is on “responding to long-term unemployment.”  The real topic should be “why have current policies caused long-term unemployment.”…

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May 27, 2010 Boustany Statement: Hearing on Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

Mr. Chairman, thank you for yielding time.  We are here today to investigate the magnitude of the problem posed by…

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May 20, 2010 Brady Statement: Hearing on Customs Trade Facilitation and Enforcement in a Secure Environment

Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this important hearing, and thank you and your trade staff for collaborating so closely…

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May 19, 2010 Herger Statement: Hearing on Tax Proposals Related to Legislation to Legalize Internet Gambling

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  Due to other obligations, including work on the President’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility, Ranking Member…

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May 06, 2010 Linder Statement: Hearing on the Solvency of State Unemployment Insurance Programs

Today’s hearing reviews State unemployment solvency.  States are spending and borrowing record amounts to pay promised benefits to a record…

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April 29, 2010 Brady Statement: Hearing on U.S. – Cuba Policy

Thank you for yielding, Mr. Chairman. I’d be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to publicly congratulate my friend…

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