"Let me just conclude by saying right now, millions of Americans are wondering what is happening in Washington, D.C., and watching this hearing where the chairman is trying to muzzle a ranking member who is simply calling attention to the facts of the ACA, and the real-life stories of peopleindicates to me we need to shine a light on what this effort is to repeal the ACA and we need to stand strong in favor of affordable health insurance in the United States."
"The rules allow for one witness from the minority, unless they request an extra. And I've granted that request in the past. I had no idea he was going to add another witness via video, after, I don't know, I didn't really time it, but eight, nine-minute opening statement, then adding another witness. He could have asked ahead of time. I probably would have granted permission."
A Senate subcommittee hearing on the Affordable Care Act deteriorated into a heated exchange between Republican chairman Ron Johnson and Democratic ranking member Richard Blumenthal. Blumenthal accused Johnson of attempting to muzzle criticism and called attention to the consequences of repealing the ACA and ending enhanced tax credits, saying millions of Americans are watching. Blumenthal argued that the hearing title and Republican refusal to extend tax credits reveal priorities that harm families. Johnson accused Blumenthal of disrespect, cited rules about minority witnesses, and criticized the addition of another witness and an extended opening statement as a filibuster tactic.
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