Witnesses testified about new mammography recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on November 16, 2009. The new guidelines had advised against annual mammograms for women under the age of 50…
313 viewsTwo 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…
616 viewsThe House voted to triple the amount of non-military aid to Pakistan, raising it to $7.5 billion over the upcoming five years with an option to renew. Members also approved a plan to…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,792 viewsWitnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent…
333 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act".
1,661 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. They focused on a voluntary insurance program meant to help families with the costs of long-term health…
251 viewsHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified in the second day of a series of hearings held on a draft proposal for health care reform. She focused on the rising costs of…
392 viewsWitnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on "behavioral online advertising", or advertising that follows users web browsing history with the intention of…
528 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
344 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
425 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
127 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met for a markup hearing to draft legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members debated provisions and proposed amendments to the energy…
91 viewsThe House Energy and Environment Subcommittee held a hearing on climate change legislation. Witnesses responded to questions about climate legislation, taxes on carbon emissions, the…
552 viewsThe House debated H.R. 1, an economic stimulus bill
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