One, this epidemic is ravaging rural areas that i care deeply about and it is most difficult in rural areas because we have such a lack of treatment capacity in rural areas. So it is the people that i care about that are being impacted and its personal. The reality is my mom suffered Prescription Drug addiction and alcoholism and i understand a little bit about the pain and agony that those addictions can cause and im deeply concerned about the attitude that we collectively have in this country toward this issue. I will tell you that if there was another illness or disease that cost 28,000 lives, that cost the economy 25 billion of lack of production, that created 25 billion of Unnecessary Health care costs i would believe that the congress of the United States would be falling all over itself to provide the resources to expand treatment and to deal with this issue. They have not done that and they need to do that. And this is a bipartisan issue. When youre talking about Rural America
One, this epidemic is ravaging rural areas that i care deeply about and it is most difficult in rural areas because we have such a lack of treatment capacity in rural areas. So it is the people that i care about that are being impacted and its personal. The reality is my mom suffered Prescription Drug addiction and alcoholism and i understand a little bit about the pain and agony that those addictions can cause and im deeply concerned about the attitude that we collectively have in this country toward this issue. I will tell you that if there was another illness or disease that cost 28,000 lives, that cost the economy 25 billion of lack of production, that created 25 billion of Unnecessary Health care costs i would believe that the congress of the United States would be falling all over itself to provide the resources to expand treatment and to deal with this issue. They have not done that and they need to do that. And this is a bipartisan issue. When youre talking about Rural America
States takes very seriously the safety and security of our allies. 4 believe is has been critical to our success. Well obviously evaluate these two other proposals moving forward and obviously, you know weve been in direct touch with russia to make sure they understand, and they do, about the potential concerns we have. Reporter and building off darlenes question, you cant get into specifics with the Prime Minister and how obama would respond. What can you tell us about the deliverables, expectations, whats the goal of this meeting . Secretary earnest well, the goal is to continue the deep coordination that exists between the United States and iraq. This is a partnership that the United States has obviously deeply invested in, and our success in working with an inclusive Iraqi Government has been important to some of the security gains that iraq has realized against isil in the last few months. There obviously is a a lot more work that needs to get done and we need to work closely with
Con roy. Conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Ternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. We pause now in your presence and acknowledge our dependence on you. We ask your blessing upon the men and women of this, the peoples house, who have returned to their stations here on capitol hill. As the new session begins, help them and indeed help us all to obey your law, to do your will and to walk in your way. Grant that they might be good in thought, gracious in word, generous in deed and great in spirit. Many of their fellow citizens continue to struggle through a difficult economic stretch and look to them for helpful leadership. Grant them the resolve to Fashion Solutions that might benefit those who are in need. Make this a demrorious day in which all a glorious day in which all are glad to be alive and ready to serve you. And may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings
Public Act No. 23-171: An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs (Act) took effect in Connecticut on October 1, 2023. Under the Act.