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Power Play: Washington Week in Review April 30

Week in Brief

Veteran’s Health: Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Phil Roe (R-TN) Introduces Legislation Expanding Veteran Access to Private Health Care. President Donald Trump Urges Congress to Fix Veterans Choice Program, Promises to Sign New Bill Immediately. Committee Schedules Markup for Tuesday, May 8.
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Power Play: Washington Week in Review April 23

Week in Brief

Veterans’ Health: Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson Withdraws from Consideration to Lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Tim Walz (D-MN) Releases Statement.

Opioids: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Advances 56 Bills Aimed at Combating the Opioids Crisis.Read More

Power Play: Washington Week in Review April 16

Week in Brief

Opioids: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing to Address Opioid and Substance-Abuse Disorders in Medicare, Medicaid and Human Services Programs. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Delivers Opening Statement. Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) Delivers Statement.

Power Play: Washington Week in Review April 9

Week in Brief

Opioids: Senate HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Chairs a Hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) Delivers Opening Remarks.