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Representative Michael 'Mike' H. Michaud's Public Statements on Health and Health Care

Full Name: Michael 'Mike' H. Michaud
Office: U.S. House (ME) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Single
Birth Date: 01/18/1955
Birth Place: Millinocket, ME
Home City: East Millinocket, ME
Religion: Catholic
Date Title Location
April 23, 2013 Rep. Negrete McLeod Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veteran Benefits Claims Backlog Washington, DC
April 16, 2013 Letter to The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense - Bipartisan Group in Pushing Pentagon on VA Claims Backlog Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 In Wake of Breakthrough, Reps. Michaud & Roe Call for Continued Gulf War Illness Research Washington, DC
March 20, 2013 As VA Backlog Grows, Michaud Suggests New Approach to VA Claims Adjudication Washington, DC
July 9, 2012 Michaud Announces Three New Medicare Shared Savings Accoutable Care Organizations in Maine Washington, DC
June 21, 2012 Michaud Praises Release of Funding for Primary Care in Lee Washington, DC
June 12, 2012 Letter to the Honorable Fred Upton, Chairman of the Committee on Energy &Commerce, The Honorable Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor &Pensions, and the Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, The Honorable Michael B. Enzi, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Washington, DC
April 19, 2012 Letter to Dr. Michael F. Mayo-Smith, M.D., M.P.H., Director of VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) Washington, DC
Feb. 27, 2012 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Building Bridges between VA and Community Organizations to Support Veterans and Families Washington, DC
Dec. 2, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide Washington, DC
Oct. 25, 2011 14 Maine Health Centers Part of New Pilot Program Washington, DC
Oct. 11, 2011 Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act Washington, DC
July 25, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - H.R. 198, H.R. 1154, H.R. 1855, H.R. 2074, H.R. 2530, and Draft Legislation Washington, DC
July 11, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Implementation of Caregiver Assistance: Moving Forward Washington, DC
July 6, 2011 VA Contracts with Cary Medical Center to Provide Health Care Services to Veterans Washington, DC
June 21, 2011 Michaud Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Washington, DC
June 13, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Committee - Preventing Sexual Assaults and Safety Incidents at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities Washington, DC
June 6, 2011 Sacopee Valley Health Center to Get Nearly $1 million in Federal Assistance Unknown
May 13, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - "The Federal Recovery Coordination Program: From Concept to Reality" Washington, DC
May 13, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the Veterans' Affairs Committee - "The Federal Recovery Coordination Program: From Concept to Reality" Washington, DC
March 11, 2011 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Committee - Implementation of Caregiver Assistance: Are We Getting It Right? Washington, DC
Sept. 29, 2010 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Committee - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3843, H.R. 4041, H.R. 5428, H.R. 5516, H.R. 5543, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5996, H.R. 6123, H.R. 6127, H.R. 6220, and Draft Legislation Washington, DC
Sept. 23, 2010 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Committee - Veterans Health Administration Contracting and Procurement Practices Washington, DC
July 27, 2010 Michaud Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Washington, DC
July 19, 2010 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Serving Virginia's Rural Veterans Washington, DC
July 11, 2010 Michaud Praises VA for Simplifying Access to Health Care and Benefits for Veterans with PTSD Lewiston, ME
June 24, 2010 Hearing of the Subcommitte on Health of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Overcoming Rural Health Care Barriers: Use of Innovative Wireless Health Technology Solutions Washington, DC
June 21, 2010 Michaud and Top U.S. Health Official Tour Penobscot Community Health Care's New Brewer Facility Bangor, ME
May 5, 2010 President Signs Michaud's Veteran Caregiver Program Into Law Washington, DC
April 29, 2010 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Health Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs' Implementation Of The Enhanced Contract Care Pilot Program Washington, DC
April 21, 2010 Caregivers And Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act Washington, DC
April 21, 2010 House Passes Michaud Bill Providing Help For Caregivers Of Veterans Washington, DC
April 9, 2010 Michaud Joins VA Secretary Shinseki At Togus Va Medical Center Augusta, ME
March 29, 2010 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Health Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - Providing Essential Services And Benefits To Veterans In New Mexico And Across America Las Cruces, NM
March 25, 2010 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Health Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - Examination Of Va Regional Office Disability Claims Quality Review Methods -- Legislative Hearing On H.R. 949, H.R. 1075, H.R. 2698, H.R. 2699, H.R. 2879, H.R. 3926, H.R. 40 Washington, DC
March 23, 2010 Obama Signs Health Care Bill Into Law, Michaud Urges Focus On Economy Washington, DC
March 21, 2010 Michaud Statement On Health Insurance Reform Package Washington, DC
Feb. 24, 2010 House Passes Michaud Backed Bill To Promote Competition In Health Insurance Marketplace Washington, DC
Feb. 16, 2010 Letter To The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services Unknown
Feb. 4, 2010 Michaud Praises Release Of Health Care Assistance For Jobless Mainers Washington, DC
Feb. 3, 2010 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Health Of The House Committee Of Veterans' Affairs - Review Of The U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Contract Health Care: Project HERO Washington, DC
Dec. 24, 2009 Statement On Passage Of Senate Health Insurance Reform Washington, DC
Dec. 18, 2009 House Extends Unemployment And Health Benefits; Michaud Urges Swift Senate Action Washington, DC
Nov. 20, 2009 Michaud Raises Concerns With Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Washington D.C.
Nov. 7, 2009 Michaud Statement On Health Care Reform Vote Washington, D.C.
Oct. 29, 2009 Statement On House Health Care Bill Unveiling Washington D.C.
Oct. 23, 2009 Concerns Regarding Funding For Home Health Care Agencies Washington D.C.
Oct. 22, 2009 Michaud Joins President Obama For Signing Of Bill To Secure Timely Funding For Veterans' Health Care Washington D.C.
Oct. 15, 2009 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Health Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - Identifying The Causes Of Inappropriate Billing Practices By The U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC
Oct. 7, 2009 Bill To Help Togus VA Medical Center Passes House Washington, D.C.
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