Tobacco Settlement Part 1
Committee members met to hear testimony from major tobacco executives on the tobacco industry perspective on the proposed settlement between states attorneys general and five tobacco compani…
359 viewsCommittee members met to hear testimony from major tobacco executives on the tobacco industry perspective on the proposed settlement between states attorneys general and five tobacco compani…
359 viewsWitnesses testified about the implementation of digital broadcast television and about lingering industry obstacles to its implementation by a mandated deadline in 2006. Among the issues the…
341 viewsWitnesses testified before the House Energy and Commerce committee about the state of public television and the future of public television programming and services. Among the issues they ad…
219 viewsPresident Bush’s recommendation to develop a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada was the subject of a House subcommittee meeting.
263 viewsRep. Sullivan was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
View in Congressional Chronicle620 viewsWitnesses testified about the effectiveness of the Center for Disease Control’s public health strategy and capabilities directly relevant to bioterrorism preparedness.
156 viewsThe House passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The House also…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,331 viewsWitnesses 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…
425 viewsMembers made opening statements concerning energy legislation being considered by the committee. Among the topics they addressed were energy supply, conservation issues, tax incentives and v…
73 viewsWitnesses 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…
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