NGA ADVOCACY LIBRARY

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Testimony – Medicaid Intergovernmental Transfers

Introduction The Medicaid program is the largest and most important health care program in the country. It currently provides $300 ...

Testimony – Tobacco Settlement

Chairman McCain, Senator Hollings, and members of the committee, my name is Ray Scheppach and I'm the Executive Director of ...

Testimony – Homeland Security

"Funding for First Responders: Ensuring That Federal Funds are Distributed Intelligently" Thank you Chairman Cox, Ranking Member Turner, and distinguished ...

Testimony – Homeland Security

Madam Chair: I appreciate this opportunity to testify before the Senate Government Affairs Committee and thank you and Senator Lieberman ...

Testimony – Highway and Transit Needs

Good morning. Chairman Petri, Ranking Member Lipinski, and members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you ...

Testimony – Homeland Security Funding

Mr. Chairman, Senator Stevens, and members of the Committee: The nation's Governors appreciate this opportunity to discuss the issue of ...

Testimony – Rural Development

Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me here to testify. I am John ...

Testimony – Medicare, Prescription Drugs, and Current Coverage Options

Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the ...

Testimony – Medicare Reform

Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the ...

Testimony – Medicare Reform

Chairman Roth, Senator Moynihan, distinguished Committee Members, thank you for inviting me to testify on the topic of Medicare financing ...