House of january 3, 2019, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour ebate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. All time shall be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, r. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize july as park and recreation month. Its a fitting time to celebrate our local parks and recreation systems as so Many Americans will visit them this summer. An avid outdoorsman and spending my life as a recreational therapist, i enjoy our parks and facilities. It provides Educational Opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors. This month recognizes the roles they play in lives of americans and contributions of employees who work every day to maintain public parks across the nation. Our parks create opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community. They contribute to local economies by attracting businesses and increasing housing values. In the United States, Capital Spending generates nearly 140 million in Economic Activity ackually. Our National Park system receives an estimated 331 million visits every year. 90 of americans agree that they are important government services. This support spans across all people in the country regardless of race, income or political affiliation. Nearly 75 americans agree its important tone sure all members of their community have access to parks and facilities. The most economically sound areas are those with ample parks and recreational facilities and activities. The key factors and expansion is a quality of life for employees for an adequate and accessible parks and open space. Mr. Speaker, public parks and recreational facilities foster a variety of activities. Americans living within a 10minute of a park have lower rates of obesity. Those that use them will activities. Mended it requires children a safe place to play, opportunities to be active and prevent atrisk behavior such as drug use and gang activity. Many will visit parks and recreational facilities. We are blessed with beautiful outdoor facilities and my hope all americans get out and enjoy the parks in their areas. Mr. Speaker, this morning i rise to address a bill that my friends across the aisle, the democrats, are going to bring to the floor next week. Raising minimum wage to 15 an hour. There was a score this week by the Congressional Budget Office that sheds truth and light on that proposal and what it does. And this government source has indicated it kills jobs. It harms americans that are today struggling to make ends meet. The average Family Income will of this as a result bill. 3. 7 million jobs are estimated by the c. B. O. , the Congressional Budget Office that would be lost. 42 of families who are currently at the minimum wage will see a net reduction in their Family Income. Taking many of them maybe for the first time down into a Poverty Level of income. There is a better way, mr. Speaker. This body in the past, we passed career and Technical Education reauthorization bill, the perkins act. I was proud to work with mr. Krishnamoorthi from illinois and we saw President Trump sign that into law in july. Were seeing last july. Were seeing this bill restore wrungs on the ladder of opportunity. A significant number of jobs, six million Jobs Available and available today for family sustaining wages. Minimum wage should be a starting point. To me its not where you start in life, its where you end up. We have provided the tools to provide individuals to better access to skillsbased education to improve their lot in life, to achieve higher wages and greater opportunity, which is which is what this country promises. We work hard, we take risk. We better ourselves. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair will now recognize the gentleman from texas, mr. Green, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, and still i rise. And still i rise now some 84 days since the Mueller Report was made public, some 84 days now that the chief executive officer of this country has been above the law, some 84 days that we are aware of since the Mueller Report, but in truth and in fact, before the Mueller Report was presented we knew that the chief executive officer was behaving in a fashion that would indicate that he thought he was above the law. 84 days. 84 days above the law. 84 days disrespecting the law. Disrespects the Supreme Court of the United States of america after it makes a ruling on the census. Decides to just simply disregard that. Maybe ill use an executive order. The Supreme Court has already spoken. There was a time when the president of the United States of america would respect a decision of the Supreme Court. Disrespects congress. Encourages witnesses not to testify, refuses to surrender proper documents after they have been properly subpoenaed. No respect for the courts, no respect for congress. 84 days above the law since the Mueller Report was presented. And as heartbreaking as that is, i would also add, many days since these babies at the border was separated from their parents. What kind of country are we allowing ourselves to morph into, when we allow this to go unchecked, when we will allow babies to be taken from their parents, what kind of a country metamorphozing into . We need to make sure nobody is above the law. We have the responsibility to enforce that law. If we do not enforce that law, there will be no guardrails and a ruthless, reckless, lawless chief executive will continue to disobey the law. Knowing that he can do what he will, what he may, and that we will not challenge him. But i do believe this, i believe that time is running out. I believe that there will be a vote to remove this chief executive officer. Let me correct that. A vote to impeach. I dont know what the senate will do. But i believe he will be impeached. And i believe he will be impeached, not because of but in spite of a good many people who hold public trust, i might add. In spite of them, hes going to be impeached. Because of some who hold public trust and in spite of some others who hold public trust, he will be impeached. The 10 10 tabulations of history, the bells of history are sounding. History is starting to drive this and history will drive some people. There are people who make history and there are people that history will make and history is going to make some people assume their responsibilities and take up the challenge that the framers of the constitution have afforded us. I believe that this is going to take place in the near future. I just believe that this house is going to do what it is supposed to do, that were not going to place the blame on others, that we will take up our responsibilities, and i believe that when it happens, america is going to be on a proper course. We will set a proper course so we will show that no one is above the law. Let the senate do what it may, but the house will have taken up its responsibility and place an indelible stain on the chief executive officer for his attempts to remain above the law and to abuse, abuse these children with policies that would separate them from their parents. No one is above the law. Not even the chief executive officer in the most powerful country in the world. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Members, i must remind you, are to refrain from engaging in personalities towards the president. The next individual the chair will recognize, the gentleman from indiana, mr. Pence, for five minutes. Recognize rise to the Columbus Police department for their support of the National Guard and Military Reserve employees. The Columbus Police department recently received the above and beyond award for its dedication to its officers who are also members of the National Guard and Military Reserve. This award goes to organizations who go above and beyond when it comes to employees who serve our Nations Armed forces. The Columbus Police department currently has 11 officers who also serve in the National Guard or Military Reserve. In fact, 33 of its employees are either currently serving or are veterans of our armed forces. Thank you to the Columbus Police department for caring for our veterans and for those currently serving our country. I rise to recognize i. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in celebrating 90 years of service to the muncie community. The hospital has offered the highest quality of care. Throughout the years, Ball Memorial Hospital has been with the city of muncie through many ups and downs, including the Great Depression and the polio epidemic of the 1940s. Ball Memorial Hospital merged with i. U. Health in 2010, a move that only expanded the hospitals reach throughout east central indiana. Congratulations to i. U. Ball health Memorial Hospital on 90 years of success and thank you for the city for serving the city of munci and indiana. I rise to recognize the alliance for Substance Abuse progress, a group thats been on the front lines of combating crisis. United Opioid Crisis. It partners with counselors, health systems, Community Leaders to address the oipped crisis through pre Opioid Crisis through prevention, treatment, recovery. I want to recognize the new executive director, doug, who officially started this monday. Doug is foormer local and state health care leader, serving as president of the Indiana Hospital Association from 2007 until 2017. While we have much work to do, asap of Bartholomew County can be a model of other counties looking to combat this terrible scourge. I rise today to reiterate my commitment to passing the usmca, which will lead to Stronger Economic growth, rising wages for all hoosiers and all americans. The usmca will generate tens of billions of dollars and create 175,000 new american jobs. The usmca will also rebalance trade to support american manufacturers, strengthen u. S. Trade in agriculture and supports american small business. It increases Market Access for hoosier and American Dairy providers. Its imperative that Congress Acts on behalf of america farmers, ranchers, businesses, and all workers. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Costa, for five minutes. Mr. Costa i ask unanimous consent to address the house for five minutes. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Costa mr. Speaker, i rise today to congratulate the United States Womens National soccer team on the world cup victory in france. For weeks the americas womens soccer team has captivated the imagination and enthusiasm of not only americas soccer world, but much of that throughout the entire globe. Their performance over the past few weeks leaves no doubt they are the best team in the world their victory sunday is a stinging reminder that members of the team are being paid much less than their male counterparts. With four world cup titles, four olympic gold medals, and a long history of dominance, they are the most successfulful team in the history of womens soccer. More successful on the world stage than their United States ens counterparts. What we are talking about here is an issue thats been out there for many years, equal pay for equal work. The highest paid u. S. Male Soccer Player makes 200,000 more than the womens player. The womens team generated more revenue and higher tv ratings than their mens counterpart. The gap is a stark reminder of the persistent and frustrating reality that women sports are undervalued and their stars simply are underpaid. Thats the facts. But its not just the Playing Field where the womens work is undervalued. But its also in the work force. In the United States women who work fulltime still earn only 80 cents on the average for every dollar earned by a man. Todays wage gap robs women of over 400,000 over the course of their working lives. Equal pay for equal work ask really an incredible value that we must pursue in this congress. Its the fair thing, its the right thing to do. In march i joined my colleagues to pass the paycheck fairness act which will give women the tools they need to fight pay discrimination. I urge my colleagues in the senate to Pay Attention to the strong support for the bill. And to ensure that, in fact, we followup. We followup and get it to the president s desk. Also on march, the u. S. Soccer team sued for equal pay alleging gender discrimination with the mens team supporting their efforts. Now, this goes back to title 9, that was started decades ago, to ensure that in our collegiate sports women could have the same access to the same sporting programs throughout our universities. This week we are going to see parades in new york and in los angeles celebrating this great world championship, this victory. Shortly after the final whistle on sunday, these women solidified their efforts in history books. Celebrated by the cheers in the crowd, quickly erupted into the chants of equal pay, equal pay, showing their support as well which a groundswell is developing. Its time, therefore, that we end pay disparity on the Playing Field and in the workplace once and for all. Congratulations to the United States Womens National soccer team. Go u. S. A. And equal pay. Madam speaker, i also rise today to recognize and honor the career of gene on the occasion of his retirement. A Successful Television News Reporter for four decades, gene spent the last 27 years covering stories throughout my home and n the San Joaquin Valley for kfsntv channel 30. He had the pleasure of working with so many of us over the years. Adept, smart reporter. Hes known and respected for his not only fair reporting, hard hitting questions, and the embodiment of a true professional. He did his homework. He knew what he was talking about. Genes professionalism, commitment to fair and balanced reporting will be missed. But he leaves a Robust Foundation for future journalists to build upon. Is he a mentor and he is a teacher. I wish him the very best with his family and his grandchildren in his new exciting phase of life. But i will encourage him as i have before that he use all his skills hes honed over the years and teach in our colleges and universities the future journalists of america to ensure we have a vibrant, fair, and free press that is a cornerstone of our democracy. Gene has a lot more to give and i hope he does so. So, madam speaker, i ask my colleagues to join me in honoring gene for his achievements, his outstanding commitment to fresno, the San Joaquin Valley, and to our country for always, always standing for a free and fair press. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. The chair recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. Yoho, for five minutes. Mr. Yoho thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor a great man and a friend who recently passed away, mr. His russell mcgonegal, or friends called him russ. He passed away last week at the age of 97. Born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on october 211921. He was part of americas greatest generation, serving his country during world war ii, korean war, army air corps. The air force and retiring in 1973 from the pennsylvania National Guard. With the rank of colonel. He was a graduate of franklin and Marshall College and temple university. He had a long career in education in pennsylvania as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and retiring as assistant superintendent of the William Penn School district. He and his beloved wife retired to lake mary, florida, in 1981 where he served as the commissioner of the city of lake mary. He and tiger made clay county their home in 1991 and immediately became ensconced in their community. I first met russ in 2012 while running for office. He was at every meeting, every gathering, and knew everyone. He always had a smile on his face and many pearls of wisdom that he would impart upon me whether it was solicited or not. No matter what, he always told you what he believed and what he felt and what he thought was right and that is perhaps what i will miss most about russ. Russ service to clay county was boundless. He served on the city county planning and Zoning Committee and the board of penny farms retirement community. He was actively involved in many of the charities, including the rotary club of greenco springs, j. P. Hall charities, the Clay County Salvation Army advisory council, the food pantry of greenco springs, the Republican Club of clay county, the Republican Executive Committee of clay county, Depaul Society of st. Vincents medical center, United States coast guard auxiliary, and the clay county fair association. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian church. He had received many awards for his Public Service including the clay county Lifetime Achievement award in 2016 and the boy scouts of america 12point award in 2019. Of all of these awards, russ may plaps be remembered best perhaps be remembered best as the unofficial mayor of penny farms where he made his home. His life was full and touched all those who knew him and im proud to have known him and called him a friend. Russ, youll be missed. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to congratulate and celebrate one of my constituents, jim lloyd, dr. Lloyd received his degree in veterinary medicine from Michigan State university in 1981. He didnt stop there. He furthers his education with a doctorate in Agricultural Economics in 1983 and began his long career as both a published researcher and educator. Before leaving michigan, jim served as the dean of the Michigan State University Veterinary college. After years of teaching, presenting, and serving the acking a urel community of michigan, jim was selected as the dean of the university of Florida College of veterinary medicine in 2013. My first year in congress, in that role i had the great privilege of working with him directly on a number of initiatives. His passion for science, commitment to agriculture, his passion for the veterinary profession in general, and his friendship inspired not just me but everyone who comes in contact with him. Jim, take care in retirement and i look forward to working with you in the future. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor ken brock. Mr. Brock calls Keystone Heights home and is an arm yvette ran. In addition to serving his country with distinction and honor, hes done Something Else incredible. He has walked more than 2,650 miles across the United States to promote ptsd programs for the Wounded Warrior project, with the aim of making it to idaho by independence day. His walk began on february 1 of this year and wasnt without challenges. He faced two weekends of deadly tornadoes, deadly floods, thunderstorms, a collision with a tractor ill trailer, and plenty of snow. In the midst of kens trek, he was called back to florida for mandatory v. A. Benefit evaluation. Not to be deterred, ken made his appointment and got right back on the road. Nonetheless, he arrived at idaho six days ahead of the towns fourth of july parade with residents standing five deep along sherman avenue. Brock was featured in the parade doing what he does best. Walking with his 100 pound supply cart and service dog, pam. This sunday hell receive a heros welcome from keith Stone Heights community. Im proud to honor and celebrate ken brocks journey to honor our veterans. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair now recognizes the man from alabama, mr. Byrne, for five minutes. Mr. Byrne thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to remember mr. Jack greer. Jack passed away last week after a long life of personal and business achievement in service to his family and to his community. So many people in South Alabama knew jack from shopping for groceries at greers grocery store. A business which has been operated in our area for over 100 years. But it was through his civic involvement that jack truly left his mark. His civic contributions are too many to list. It was his role as an environmental advocate that he perhaps was most proud of. He was a Founding Member of mobile bay keeper, remained engaged throughout his life to protect the waters in and around mobile bay. He was an active member of the church and proudly served his country as a Second Lieutenant in the United States army. I knew mr. Jack, i have known the familiar my entire life. My deepest condolences to his wife of 70 years and his many surviving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Please note that mr. Jack lived a life you can all be proud of. He will be and is sorely missed. Mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The chair will now recognizes the gentleman from minnesota, mr. Emmer, for five minutes. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the st. Cloud Police Department for receiving the United States department of justices l. Anthony suiton civic imagination award. This award recognizes the Collaborative Partnerships between Law Enforcement and their communities. The st. Cloud Police Department received the award for its Community Outpost project. The cop house as it is more commonly known is a refurbished Residential Home in a neighborhood that previously experienced a high level of calls for local Law Enforcement. The st. Cloud Police Department together with Numerous Community partners now provide not only a local gathering place, but safety and Health Programming for the neighborhood residents out of this home. Congratulations to chief blair anderson, lieutenant lori elering, the greater st. Cloud Public Safety foundation, and all of the officers of the st. Cloud Police Department for this well deserved award. Our Community Appreciation all of you and all that you do to protect and serve us. Mr. Speaker, on minnesotas u. S. Highway 12 between the cities of independence and my hometown of delano, in just the last five years there have been 811 crashes in which 239 people have been injured and 24 people have lost their lives. Several of those lost have been High School Classmates of my own children. In fact, this past marciulionis lena dietrich, a senior honor student at Delano High School and child of tom and deb, lost her life as she was trying to get home. Recently debpute administrator for heightway administration visited minnesota on behalf of the secretary ciao. Following a bus tour of the most dangerous stretches of u. S. Highway 12 we held a round table with Community Leaders and residents to discuss possible solutions and the need for action. The accidents and fatalities on this road are avoidable. We continue to urge secretary ciao to visit and see firsthand the danger this highway presents. Congress must do its part to provide longterm federal transportation funding for needed infrastructure repairs and improvements. We must find innovative and longterm solutions to address these sorely needed improvements like the need on u. S. Highway 12. Thank you to the deputy and everyone who participated in the roundtable. Together well continue to find improvements on u. S. Highway 12 so prioritize the safety of our neighbors, our friends, and fellow minnesotans. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize my staff and highlight a program our office launched during my first term in congress for High School Women in minnesotas sixth congressional district. The program is called the young Womens Leadership Program. In addition to my staff, i want to personally thank the amazing Women Leaders who have participated in the program and who have agreed to be a resource and mentors for the young women who attend these programs as they get ready for life beyond high school. Every summer our young Womens Leadership Program hosts three roundtable discussions, featuring highachieving professional women in our district. Today, weve been honored by the first woman brigadier army, first Asian American female u. S. District attorney, a surgeon, a college professor, and numerous female entrepreneurs and business owners. This Program Gives our participants insight to valuable leadership experiences and career advice during a pivotal time in their lives. Our panelists have discussed how to negotiate your first salary, tips for networking successfully, managing a worklife balance, andand countless other lessons. We live in a time in our nations history where everyone is needed, especially strong women. I want to thank the incredible Women Leaders who have participated in our program to pay it forward for the next generation of Women Leaders. I ask my colleagues to do the same in all of your districts. Mr. Speaker, we recently held a senior forum for residents in minnesotas sixth congressional district. This forum was an opportunity to connect our seniors and their caregivers with resources to assess assist with health, lifestyle, and fulltime planning needs. I want to thank the metropolitan agency on aging and Central Minnesota council on aging for partnering with our office to make this event a success. Recently the house passed setting American Community up for Retirement Enhancement act. This nonpartisan law, more commonly known as the secure act, will make you it easier to restore retirement plans and remove age limits for i. R. A. Plans. It will allow seniors flexibility and improve their quality of life in retirement. This great, nonpartisan work by congress, and Going Forward we must be committed doing everything we can to make sure seniors are able to plan for their you future, stay healthy and maintain connections to their communities. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. And the chair will now recognize the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Fitzpatrick, for five minutes. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor a dedicated Public Servant from bucks county, pennsylvania. Chief of Police Joseph kelly. Chief kelly was presented with the Excellent Police Service Award a welldeserved distinction for a plan who has dedicated his life to Public Service. Before he served in yarly, chief kelly was a 23year veteran of the transit Police Department, serving as chief of police and chief of operations. Before his service there he was an e. M. T. Dispatcher for the maple leaf Police Department. The area saw a 20 drop in traffic accidents compared to the year before as well as a more successful enforcement of transit loss. In addition, chief kelly has moved to make the department more approachable, especially for victims of domestic violence, pushing for a closer relationship with a womens place and other organizations. Mr. Speaker, id like to thank chief joseph kelly for his continued service and id like to thank all of the members of the yardlyboro Police Department for their tireless work in improving our community. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize and honor the distinguished achievements of the Feasterville Business Association person of the year theodore hopman. He serves both in his immediate community, in holland, pennsylvania, as well as the Greater Community of bucks county. He has logged 25 active years with the Feasterville Business Association, serving as its president , corresponding secretary, and member of its executive board. He currently serves as Legal Counsel for the organization. Mr. Speaker, the Mission Statement of the Feasterville Business Association is to foster and encourage growth, progress, and betterment of the community. Mr. Hopman has shown his belief in and dedication to this mission as he serves his community with distinction in his practice of law, his position on North Hampton township zoning board, and position as director, counsel, and president of the North Hampton community and Economic Development group. Mr. Hopman is a black belt in tae kwan do and serves as a certified coach and referee for the world tae kwan do federation. He is the proud parent of three children, the latter currently serving as captain in the United States army. Mr. Speaker, id like to thank mr. Hopman for his service to bucks county and our constituents and we congratulate him on his achievement. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that i rise today to recognize the remarkable life of 26yearold Kristen Marie rich who on july 5 was taken from us too soon. Kristen was a veterinary technician at the Animal Hospital in levintown. She deeply cared about the safety and wellbeing of all animals. Her thoughtfulness continues in her family urging her friends and her family to donate towards Animal Welfare in lieu of flowers. Mr. Speaker, kristens selflessness is precisely why we recognize her today on the u. S. House of representatives floor. Shes an example of someone with a compassionate heart, having a desire to help people and animals in our community. We send our love to her parents, susan and robert ridge, her sister, kathryn arinc mayor and her grandparents. May they find peace knowing kristen left an indelible mark on our community and shes now enjoying her eternal reward for a life she spent caring for all of gods creatures. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time and the chair will now recognize the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Smucker, for five minutes. Mr. Smucker thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate Anthony Cisneros iv and dakota snyder of Elizabethtown High School in Lancaster County for their remarkable achievement of winning the High School Fishing World Championships last month. Their Partnership Led them to victory. Over 389 High School Teams from around the nation. Mr. Speaker, these two young gentlemen are no strangers to the water. At their young age they have been tournament fishing for years and practicing all year round. Dakota said as long as theres no ice im out there fish youing. Its a treat that runs in the family as anthony and dakotas fathers fished together as a team as well. Mr. Speaker, were blessed with beautiful and great Natural Resources in york and lancaster counties, which will be celebrated and protected through the passage of my legislation to create the Susquehanna National Heritage area. Im very thankful these two young men enjoy spending time in nature while they use their talents. I wish them both continued success and congratulate them on their championship victory. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor and give thanks to Community Leaders who are making an impact on the communities i represent in combating the opioid epidemic. York and Lancaster County are leading the nation in their communitywide collaborative approach to help neighbors who are struggling with addiction. York County District attorney david sunday and coroner pam gay are leaders in our community. They have brought together Community Organizations in york county, creating an organization that is now known as the york opioid collaborative, assisting in coordination of services and raising awareness about the Opioid Crisis in our communities and across the nation. Similarly in Lancaster County, alice yoder, the director of Community Health with penn medicine, and Lancaster County commissioner josh parsons, have led an Organization Called joining forces, another communitywide effort. This one in Lancaster County. Mr. Speaker, while Congress Continues to address this critical issue, were fortunate in pennsylvanias 11th district to have Public Servants leading on the effort to address this horrific epidemic. I thank them and the many others across our community who are working together to make a difference. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Pursuant to clause 12a of rule 1, the chair declares the house noon today. Til when the house returns at noon for legislative work, theyll begin debate on the 2020 defense programs and policy bill. It authorizes 733 billion in pentagon programs for the next fiscal year. When the house is back in session, live coverage is right here on cspan. Now well take you over to the House Oversight committee for a hearing under way on the future of the Affordable Care act. Two witnesses at the hearing are the executive director of the Health Care Advocacy group called families u. S. A. , and a Yale Law School professor of health law. Got under way about 40 minutes ago. Live here on cspan. Move to mr. Gibbs. Let me say to our patient witnesses, again i want to thank you for being here. I think your testimony is so important. Mr. Cummings so often here on capitol hill we look at and we read about problems. But there is nothing like having people who go through it second of their lives. Mr. Gibbs. Thank you. Mr. Gibbs thank you, mr. Chairman. Thank you, members of the committee, for giving me the opportunity to speak today. Today i have heard this law referred to as commonly is by the names either the Affordable Care act or obamacare. For me its important to call this law by its full name, the Patient Protection and