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Witnesses testified before the committee about a recently released scientific report that documents climate change in the Arctic. The witnesses asserted, “climate change is real and has far-…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on Federal Pension Laws on the Airline Industry. Witnesses testified about the airline financial outlook, employee benefit trends, long-term pens…

Witnesses testified before the committee on “529” savings plans. These plans are “state sponsored investments that are designed to encourage families to save money for their children’s colle…

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee met to discuss proposed legislation to reform and consolidate various intelligence agencies under a national director of intelligence. They also off…

Witnesses testified about proposed changes to the intelligence community structure following recommendations contained in the final report of the September 11 Commission. Among the topics th…

Former Bush supporters Bill Weiss, Mike Meklemberg, Louis Dishman, Tom Ethridge, and John Brocato spoke about their decisions to stop supporting President Bush and explained why they will vo…

Democrats responded to the Republican National Convention. Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe spoke about an upcoming television advertising campaign centered on the them…

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Creation of a National Counterterrorism Center. The committee heard from September 11th Commission staff members on the recomm…

Commissioners Kean and Hamilton testified about their recent report on the intelligence failures surrounding and responses to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and its rec…

The subcommittee heard testimony on the safety of prescription drugs sold over the Internet and the dangers of rogue Internet sites selling controlled substances.

Lawmakers testified before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks on the United States about the commission’s mandates and objectives, as well as intelligence oversight investigations …

The subcommittee heard testimony from patients who have benefited from stem cell research, as well as from scientists who support and oppose the research.