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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has asked U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to serve as speaker pro tempore and preside over the U.S. House of Representatives for today's debate on impeaching the president of the United States.

Following is a comment from DeGette on the speaker's decision to have her preside over the House for this important debate:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who served as speaker pro tempore and presided over today's impeachment debate, on the U.S. House of Representatives voting to impeach President Donald Trump:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 230 – 192, approved a sweeping drug-pricing reform bill designed to help bring down the cost of prescription drugs for millions of Americans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the articles of impeachment released today:

"Public office is a public trust. And those who violate that trust must be held accountable. The evidence is clear: President Trump has abused the power of his office, put our national security at risk and blocked Congress's attempt to investigate his actions. No one in this country is above the law, not even the president. In order to protect the strength of our democracy, Congress has a duty to act."

Hearing comes as concerns mount over FDA's ability to effectively monitor foreign drug makers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Forty percent of all prescription drugs approved for sale in the U.S. are manufactured overseas – but are they safe?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today took issue with fellow lawmakers who seemed to suggest that the federal government shouldn't act on climate change until other global powers agree to do the same.