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Two House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine m…

Representative Burt Stupak (D-MI) and others talked about the passage of the Stupak amendment to apply federal prohibition on abortion funding to health care reform bill. The amendment passe…

The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.

Representative Bart Stupak talked about his perspective on health care legislation that House Democratic leaders are expected to unveil later in the week. He responded to telephone calls and…

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing focused on the problems of people who are underinsured and have debt or declared bankruptcy from medical expen…

Witnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent t…

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified on a preparations for the 2009 pandemic flu season. In her remarks she talked about vaccine development noting that the U.S. F…

The House convened for one-minute speeches and afterward considered bills under suspension of the rules.

Witnesses testified about the practice of “post-claims underwriting,” which occurs when insurance companies cancel individual health insurance policies after providers submit claims for medi…

Members debated various provisions and amendments to H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act".

Members debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Issues included expanding employee-sponsored wellness programs under HIPAA and a public option.

Members resumed debate on various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation following a delay of more than a week. The hearings were halted by negotiations between House De…