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Pelosi Statement on First Anniversary of Select Panel to Attack Women’s Health

October 7, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the one-year anniversary of Republicans’ Select Panel to Attack Women’s Health:

“For an entire year, House Republicans’ shameful Select Panel to Attack Women’s Health has followed the Joseph McCarthy playbook by intimidating researchers and health care providers who have dedicated their careers to finding cures, and advancing the health and well-being of American citizens.

“One year later, House Republicans still have no evidence to justify their inflammatory allegations or the Panel’s existence. From day one, it has been clear that Republicans are on a witch hunt without any real interest in the facts. The Select Panel’s contempt for the truth and reckless disregard for safety is endangering medical professionals and undermining potentially life-saving medical research.

“Americans deserve better. Under the strong leadership of Select Committee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky, Democrats will continue to champion women, families, and facts. Speaker Ryan should listen to the American people and disband this dangerous Select Panel immediately.”

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Issues:Health Care