Statement by Wyden at Finance Committee Hearing on Corporateization and Consolidation in Health Care | The US Senate Finance Committee

08 June 2023 As prepared for delivery The finance committee meets this morning to discuss corporatization and consolidation in the health care system and the effect it has on what American families pay for and how they get health care. When I keep town halls at home, the two challenges I hear about most often when it comes to health care is that it is too expensive and complex for a typical American family to navigate. As the committee responsible for much of federal health care policy, including Medicare and…

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Hearing conclusion: Wealth managers prioritize harmful ESG measures, putting Americans’ hard-earned money and energy security at risk – US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

WASHINGTONThe Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a joint hearing titled ESG Part II: The Cascading Impacts of ESG Compliance to examine the impact of environmental initiatives , social and governance (ESG) policies on businesses, consumers and retirees. During the hearing, members examined how ESG measures are causing harm to retirees, pensions and the economy, impacting companies’ ability to make decisions in line with their duties to provide financial returns. Key points: Due to Democrats’ ESG push,…

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