Opening Statements
Thank you, Chairman Stark, and I appreciate you calling this hearing to examine efforts to promote the adoption of health…
Read More (Herger Statement: Hearing on Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology)In his August 1953 message to Congress, President Eisenhower referred to retirement systems as “a reflection of the American heritage…
Read More (Johnson Statement: Hearing on Social Security at 75 Years)This Motion to Recommit on H.R. 5618 adds a provision to pay for the extended unemployment benefits proposed in the…
Read More (Camp Statement: Republican Motion to Recommit on HR 5618)Below are statements from Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) regarding H….
Read More (Camp & Brady Statements: Colombia Resolution, Need to Act on Trade Agreement (H.Res. 1465))Fathers play an enormous role in their children’s lives, every day of the year. Yet an increasing number of fathers…
Read More (Linder Statement: Hearing on Responsible Fatherhood Programs)Thank you, Chairman Levin. I believe there is a clear and unified message this Committee and this Congress would like…
Read More (Camp Statement: Hearing on China’s Trade and Industrial Policies)Chairman Stark, thank you for yielding time. And thank you Chairman Lewis and Ranking Member Herger for your thoughtful statements. …
Read More (Boustany Opening Statement: Hearing on Reducing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare)Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I agree it is important for the Ways and Means Committee to periodically review tax law…
Read More (Tiberi Statement: Hearing on Regulated Investment Company Modernization)Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There is broad agreement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to do…
Read More (Herger Statement: Hearing on Reducing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare)Today’s hearing is on “responding to long-term unemployment.” The real topic should be “why have current policies caused long-term unemployment.”…
Read More (Linder Statement: Hearing on Long-Term Unemployment)