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Opening Statements

July 20, 2010 Herger Statement: Hearing on Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology

Thank you, Chairman Stark, and I appreciate you calling this hearing to examine efforts to promote the adoption of health…

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July 15, 2010 Johnson Statement: Hearing on Social Security at 75 Years

In his August 1953 message to Congress, President Eisenhower referred to retirement systems as “a reflection of the American heritage…

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July 01, 2010 Camp Statement: Republican Motion to Recommit on HR 5618

This Motion to Recommit on H.R. 5618 adds a provision to pay for the extended unemployment benefits proposed in the…

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June 24, 2010 Camp & Brady Statements: Colombia Resolution, Need to Act on Trade Agreement (H.Res. 1465)

Below are statements from Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) regarding H….

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June 17, 2010 Linder Statement: Hearing on Responsible Fatherhood Programs

Fathers play an enormous role in their children’s lives, every day of the year.  Yet an increasing number of fathers…

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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 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 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 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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