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Witnesses testified about the status of competition in the multi-channel video programming distribution marketplace. They talked about mergers, future opportunities for entrance into Direct …

Witnesses testified about the effectiveness of the Center for Disease Control’s public health strategy and capabilities directly relevant to bioterrorism preparedness.

Witnesses testified about industry efforts to reduce children’s exposure to violence. Topics included warning labels and rating systems, violence in advertising, and methods of self-regulati…

The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Clay Shaw Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today’s prayer was offered by B…

Witnesses talked about the implementation of enhanced wireless access to emergency services through 911 calls. Among the issues they addressed were the progress of implementing new technolog…

Mr. Powell testified about how the Federal Communications Commission will reform policies to keep pace with changing technology. Among the issues addressed were spectrum management, broadban…

Bills Introduced: 21 public bills, H.R. 1138-1158; 1 private bill, H.R. 1159; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 73, and H. Res. 96-97, were introduced. Pages H1059-60 Reports Filed: No Re…

A bipartisan group of House and Senate members introduced a measure that would tie tax cuts and spending initiatives to debt reduction goals, called a “trigger mechanism.” They answered rep…

Chairs and ranking members testified about the funding needed for their committees.

Members of congress spoke about President Bush’s budget proposals and their impressions of his economic address to a joint session of Congress.

Researchers testified about their study of network coverage of election results, problems with exit poll data, and the potential impacts on the 2000 general election.

Representative Fred Upton (R-Michigan) moderated a discussion on the close split in the 107th Congress and its impact on President Bush’s agenda. Former Labor Secretary Bill Brock, former Ho…