WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:

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Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Markup of Anti-Fraud, Health, and Social Security Legislation

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a committee markup of anti-fraud, health, and Social Security legislation.

As prepared for delivery.