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Representative Diana Degette talked about her book,Sex, Science, and Stem Cells, published by The Lyons Press. She argues in her book that the Bush administration has politicized science and…

Members of the Colorado Delegation spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention about their support for Sen. Barack Obama.

The final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, had a theme of change. Events included the reading of party resolutions, and tributes t…

Recent Salmonella Outbreak PT 2

The House Agriculture Committee Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on the legal and technological capacity for full traceability of fresh produce. Witnesses tal…

After a meeting to consider issuing subpoenas, the committee heard testimony about the safety of the nation’s food supply. Topics included the current outbreak of salmonella in tomatoes, the…

Witnesses testified about the safety of phthalates and bisphenol-A in consumer products. Phthalates are chemical substances that make PVC plastic soft and flexible. They are widely used in p…

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine recent advances in stem cell research and the opportunities for developing new medical therapies for diseases s…

The first panel included prominent individuals engaged in food safety accountability who testified on steps the government can take to protect the food supply. The second panel included the …

Governors from five states testified about the impact that anticipated budget shortfalls will have on their ability to secure affordable coverage for uninsured children. Topics included indi…

A hearing was held about the safety of the food supply. Topics included food processing technology, recent incidents of contamination, the potential benefits of irradiation, and proposed cha…

The House passed a bill dealing with mental health insurance coverage.

Members of the Food and Drug Administration’s Science Board testified about the report, “The FDA Commission at Risk,” that they helped write. Topics included the FDA’s inability to fulfill i…