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Witnesses testified on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and legislation that would promote the residential use of carbon monoxide alarms and promulgate mandatory standards for those …

Senators planned to finish debate on several amendments and motions dealing with buying prescription from other countries and middle class taxes.

The U.S. Senate began the second week and eighth day of health care legislation. They began by considering amendments from Senators Gregg and Pryor. Senator Gregg’s bars the use of any Medic…

Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to health care legislation. Two amendments considered included a proposal from Senator Lincoln on limiting executive compensation for health insura…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified on port and cargo security issues, her department’s efforts on cyber security, and the status of the Department’s implementation of the…

Former Arkansas Senator David Pryor talked about hiw new book, A Pryor Commitment: Autobiography of David Pryor. He also talked about the health care debate and other issues, and he responde…

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski testified on ways to combat and manage distracted driving. New York Senator Charles Schumer…

Witnesses testified on current health care proposals and solutions to minimize costs for small business owners and entrepreneurs while providing the best coverage possible.

The Department of Transportation held a summit on reducing the growing safety risk that distracted driving is imposing on our nation’s roads. This was the second day of the summit. Senators …

Witnesses testified about research into cellular telephone use and its potential impact on human health, as well as the potential side effects and consequences of cell phone use. They focuse…

Witnesses testified about the Children’s Television Act of 1990, focusing on areas for improvement in light of new digital media technologies. Among the topics they addressed were the availa…

Witnesses testified about various consumer fraud schemes and scams , and ways the frauds were used to capitalize on the poor economy during the recession. They also focused on regulation and…

Robert McDowell testified at a hearing on his nomination to be reappointed as a member of the Federal Communications Commission. His current term would expire June 30, 2009. He spoke about h…

Julius Genachowski testified at a hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He spoke about his experience and background, the role of federal regulat…

A confirmation hearing on the nomination of Inez M. Tenenbaum to be the chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified about the department’s fiscal year 2010 budget request. In her testimony she focused on health care reform, saying the country…

Witnesses testified about the closures of several General Motors and Chrysler dealerships. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of the closures on auto dealers and consumers, the …