In federal change was a violation of the law and the Supreme Court didnt agree with that. But we are larrying it over and over again. It turns out it was a good program, i can personally testify to that, when it was implemented there were delays because it is very complicated in implementing these complicated laws. They said it was quote wise unquote to do this. I think these charges of overreach reflect the reflection of this administration demonizing the act. It is reason to believe the executive branch acted appropriately in executing the law. My republican colleagues have been examining this for two years. Todays hearing is the filing of a lawsuit questioning the constituti constituti constitution constitutionality of the program. It follows interviews with 13 current and government officials from four federal agencies. My question is congress has a wealth of tools. Have they used their legislative authority to review this. I think the fact that Congress Republicans have taken no s
When the embargo lifts. Okay. In this chart, we put into context the relationship between Health Spending and Economic Growth. And namely, the effective economics on projected Health Spending is an overarching theme of our paper. And as you can see, looking at nhe growth, both historical and projected, which is the blue dash line and nominal gdp growth which is the red dotted line. Youll see that theyve been growing at similar rates since 2010. And they are projected to do so in 2013, as well. Growth is projected to accelerate in 2014 as ive alluded to due to the coverage expansions under the aca. However, in 2015 and after, the historical relationship between Health Spending and Economic Growth which is that Health Spending tends to respond to changes in Economic Growth with a lag becomes more evident. While projected Economic Growth reaches a peak in 2018. We project that growth will reach a peak in 2020. Also, contributing to the acceleration in growth during that period for Health
And medicare ad mministrator is always testifying. The hearing is four hours. The committee will come to order. Without objection, the chair will be authorized to declare a recess at any time. The Oversight Committee exists to secure two fundamental principles. First, americans have a right to know that the money washington takes from them is well spent. And second, americans deserve an efficient, effective government that works for them. Our duty on the oversight and Government Reform Committee is to protect these rights. Our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from their government. It is our job to work tirelessly in partnership with citizen watchdogs to bring genuine reform to the federal bureaucracy. This is and has been our mission for four years that ive been honored to serve. Miss tavenner, before i begin with my Opening Statement i want to make you aware in hopes that your people will delive
The presiding officer without objection. Schatz shaits ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to the immediate consideration of calendar number 363, s. Res. 4136789. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk calendar number 363, s. Res. 413, recognizing 20 years since the genocide in rwanda and so forth. The presiding officer without objection, the senate when proceed to the measure. Mr. Schatz i ask unanimous consent that the coons amendment to the resolution which is at the desk be agreed to and the senate proceed to vote on the resolution as amended. The presiding officer without objection, so ordered. If there is no further debate, the question is on the measure. As amended. All in favor say aye. All opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The resolution, as amended, is agreed to. Mr. Schatz i further ask that the coons amendment to the preamble be agreed to, the preamble as amend be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid on the tab
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