In Which Rep. Meehan tries to impress his constituents with his toughness about autism research timelines

This is the commentary from Autism News Beat, live-blogging the hearing

[Up at 1:15:12 at this video] Freshman Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) -   says he doesn’t know a subject that has caused do much frustration among his constituents. He cites the latest prevalence numbers. “Has anything accelerated to this degree in your experience?” he asks Boyle.

“As we’ve seen this acceleration in the diagnoses, can you tell us why this isn’t a public health crisis?” Now he’s channeling those frustrated constituents. “Who’s in charge of this?” he asks while stabbing his fingers in the air.

I couldn't figure out why Meehan had such an accusatory tone in questioning Dr. Boyle and Dr. Guttmacher. Oh here's why:

Prior to his election to the United States Congress, Meehan earned an impressive record as one of the Philadelphia area’s most respected prosecutors. 

 

Here's the video

I don't think he used the word "tsunami" or "pit".

Pretty low standards, eh? Rep Meehan's congressional page.

Rep. Meehan's Facebook page.