Police. When i first heard about his vicious attack he faced at the hand of the us rail hi police, i saw Israeli Police, i saw his bloody face and his swollen face and his unconscious body in the hospital. I feared for his life. I didnt know whether my son was going to survive or not. I could not bear to watch the video of his beating. What if he was screaming for help . I could not be by his side to comfort him. When i arrived at the hospital to see him, there was an Israeli Police officer guarding his door. He refused to let me in at first and i pleaded to him, i told him, but im his mother until my husband convinced him finally to let me see my son. When i got the chance to go in and see him, before i got in the Israeli Police officer told me that i could not get near him, touch him or speak to him. When i looked over at him, it was like looking at someone i didnt know, i was meeting for the first time. His face was distorted. He just, he did not look normal. Um, he was sleeping, an
This is similar to what existed at a prior time. I suppose that is debatable. If i am understanding what you are saying, i agree with what he has said. Obviously, significant legislation is to be debated ki Medicare Part d includes the Risk Corridor Program and a source of funds for the program. But as i read the Health Care Legislation that is not the case. And based on a lack of appropation it is my understanding the Insurance Company cant make payments to cover the program. This is supported by the current process and i would like to submit this to the record. In december, i asked the secretary of health and Human Services on if it was legal to make the changes to the state and she didnt answer and we are not here to talk about this. But i would hope that the Supreme Court will address this and show there is a lack of law to move forward with aproperation that hasnt occurred. Mr. Green is now recognized for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Chairman. And thank you for having this hearing
Let us pray. We thank you, loving god. Is attention of our nation drawn to a raging tragedy. Were torn by aversion of the military years of engagement while compelling narratives unfold in so many in our world. S send your spirit on the people of this peoples house that they judiciously balance seeminglier reconcilable differences. Them to excute their consciousness and judgments with so ity and purity of heart that all might stand before you honestly and trust that you can bring fruits from their labors. N this anniversary of the 9 11 tragedy, may you heal the lives of all immediately impacted by events of that day. And as we as a nation continue toward Greater Peace and security to our world. Day us this day and every and may all that is done. Be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The chair examined the last days proceedings. One, rule o clause one, stands approved. Join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of to the republic for
Television for serious readers. Coming up next hearing on the Health Care Law and federal subsidies for insurance providers. This is an hourandahalf. The chair will recognize an opening statement. Todays hearing is once again about protecting taxpayers and consumers from the consequences of the Affordable Care act, mainly the giveaway of taxpayer dollars to ensures. First, section 1342 of the Affordable Care act created what are known as risc corridors, a mechanism that will protect Insurance Companies from some of the financial losses. It works by decreasing payments to plans whose expenses are below projections, those with healthier than expected and release and redistributing those dollars to plants whose expenses exceed projections, those with sicker than expected enrollees. If done in a budget neutral fashion taxpayers would have little to be worried about when it comes to risk. But while the administration has paid lip service to the program being budget neutral it has also indic
Expense. If they live far from a va hospital, 40 miles is the agreedupon distance, you will secretary the. A. Ability to fire senior managers accused of mismanagement. They can obviously fire those who are ill performing. Timekes a very long because of federal rules about letting employees go and their process to appeal. This was one of the reasons the controversy started in the first place. V. A. More to come on this deal in the house and senate. Did address the immediate crisis of veterans being forced on the long waiting lines for health care. It strengthens the va so that we can put a permanent end to long waiting lists. It addresses the very serious problem of accountability and makes certain that this honest and incompetent senior officials at the va do not remain employed there and in addition and provide some other significant benefit for veterans and their families. Funding for veterans needs must be considered a cost of law, and appropriated as charges that they. Planes and t