Marsha Simon, PhD, from George Washington University in Washington, commented on the demonstration program aimed at improving access to health care. According to her, Congress was unable to decide on much simpler issues. She stated, "I wouldn't hold my breath because Congress couldn't decide on much simpler issues." The article was published by MedPage Today under the title "Congress failed to decide on much simpler questions": What we heard this week. This commentary is about current events in the United States Congress.