WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:
After formally introducing her before the committee, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned Surgeon General of the Public Health Service nominee, Dr. Casey Means, on her vision for transforming America's health care system from a "sick care" system to one focused on prevention and root causes.
Their exchange centered on tackling chronic disease, improving access to nutritious food, addressing environmental drivers of illness, and confronting the growing mental health crisis among America's youth.
Highlights from the hearing include:
Senator Marshall: "Thank you, Chairman. Before I begin my questioning, Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent t...