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Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
“Using the ‘walk and chew gum’ metaphor, Alexander highlighted, among other matters, recently passed legislation to streamline the process for FDA approval of new ingredients sold in drugs without a prescription...” — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
In today’s @RollCall: “Amid impeachment saga, a kitchen sink of legislative dealing” https://t.co/FRFYu9cW19 — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
We will also be voting on Crosby Kemper, III, to serve as director of the @US_IMLS. As the current director of the Kansas City Public Library, a position he has held since 2005, Mr. Kemper is well qualified for this position. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
And fourth, we will vote on a bill from @SenBillCassidy and @SenDougJones that will help Minority-Serving Institutions, including #HBCUs, foster research in their institutions by clarifying their eligibility for the research endowments program at the @NIH. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
Third, the Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2019, from @SenatorBurr and @ChrisVanHollen, that will establish a task force to assist states in implementing new requirements for childcare staff. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
This package also includes a proposal from @SenatorEnzi to ensure health care workforce training programs at the Department of Health and Human Services are being coordinated effectively. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
The Investment in Tomorrow’s Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act, from @SenJackReed and @SenBillCassidy, to incentivize doctors to fill shortages in pediatric specialties, such as pediatric cardiologists or rheumatologists. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
The Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act, from @SenatorCollins and @SenBobCasey, to ensure we have enough health care workers to treat our aging population; and, — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
Second, we will vote on the Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019, from @SenJackReed and @SenatorEnzi, a package of legislation that includes three additional proposals aimed at ensuring we have the health care workers we need, including: — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
And a third provision, from @SenatorIsakson and @SenDougJones, will support programs that facilitate adoptions for children that have a harder time being adopted. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
This package also includes a reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, which was the first federal program to address domestic violence, and worked on by @LisaMurkowski, @SenBobCasey, @ChuckGrassley, @SenAmyKlobuchar, @SenCapito, and @SenThomTillis. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
First, we will vote on a package of legislation to help protect children and families, including: A reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, led by @SenatorIsakson and @SenDougJones. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
Today, we will continue that work by voting on four bills to help protect children and ensure we have the health care workforce we need, as well as on one nominee. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
And we held 13 hearings, most of which were bipartisan, on topics that impact the lives of every American, including e-cigarettes and vaping; the importance of vaccines; and updating the Higher Education Act to ensure students are earning degrees worth their time and money. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
In addition, this year the committee passed 13 bills, three of which have become law so far – I anticipate there will be more before the year is over. We approved 46 nominees, 39 whom have been confirmed by the full Senate. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
I hope it will be signed into law this year so we can deliver a second very good Christmas present to the American people. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
It includes more than 60 provisions from 80 senators – 34 Republicans and 46 Democrats – and will reduce what Americans pay out of their own pockets for health care by ending surprise billing; creating more transparency; and increases prescription drug competition. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
And, last Sunday, I, along with Chairman @FrankPallone and Ranking Member @repgregwalden of the House Energy and Commerce committee announced an agreement on the #LowerHealthCareCosts Act. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
But on the other, you had Congress passing bipartisan legislation from Sen @PattyMurray and me, along with @SenatorTimScott, @SenDougJones, @SenatorBurr, Sen @ChrisCoons, that will help the 20 million families who fill out the #FAFSA every year. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
I often suggest Tennesseans look at Washington, D.C., as if it were a split screen television. That is especially true this week. On one side, you had hearings on impeachment and the Department of Justice’s Inspector General report. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
I am glad that we have continued that record this year. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
Today is our final markup of the year, so I thought I would take a moment to comment on what the committee has accomplished this year. This is a very diverse committee that is known for reaching agreement on issues that are consequential to the American people. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
RT @GOPHELP: HAPPENING NOW https://t.co/kGGxGwAQjm — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
I’m about to chair the Senate HELP Committee’s executive session to vote on four bills to help protect children from abuse and ensure we have the health care workforce we need, and one nomination. You can watch live here: https://t.co/TCvf4dP7aU https://t.co/c6XOcsl8FP — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
RT @GOPHELP: TUNE IN at 10:00 AM ET for the Senate HELP Committee’s executive session to vote on four bills to help protect children from a… — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
If you’re in the Tri-Cities area, tune-in at 8:45 AM ET to @Supertalk929 for my live conversation with @ScottyIsOn about the #FUTUREAct, which permanently funds #HBCUs and simplifies the #FAFSA – the federal student aid form 400,000 Tennessee families fill out each year. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
This is one of the most important initiatives supported by the 21st Century Cures Act and is one of the largest initiatives undertaken in @NIH history. @NIHDirector Collins is to be commended for assembling such a strong leadership team for this effort. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
.@jdnashville is an experienced team leader and has precisely the skills needed to finish the important job of collecting health information from 1 million people and using that information in a way that saves lives. — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
Today, @NIHDirector Collins announced @VUMChealth’s Dr. Josh Denny will serve as the new chief executive officer for the @AllofUsResearch Program, the centerpiece of the Precision Medicine Initiative. https://t.co/89HKZK1BK6 — PolitiTweet.org
Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander
From @AP: Congress finalizes bill restoring black college funding #HBCUs #FUTUREAct https://t.co/9Fu0A1fr85 — PolitiTweet.org
