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Witnesses testified about the ability of the Veterans Administration and other agencies to adequately respond to war, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks.

Members of two House Commerce Committee subcommittees heard testimony about proposed federal tire safety standards following a recent Firestone tire recall. At issue were the means by which…

In the first hearing, the committee examined issues relating to unacceptable airline delays and cancellations and the customer service problems they cause. Witnesses also talked about…

Witnesses testified about the recent recall of 6.5 million Firestone tires. The tires were recalled following numerous lawsuits alleging that they were the cause of fatal accidents. Ford…

Ms. Bailey talked on the Firestone tire recall and how her agency took precautions in handling the situation with driver safety, automobile equipment standards, and auto highway safety. She…

Government officials and auto industry leaders testified about a recent Firestone tire recall and how it pertained to relevant Ford vehicles. At issue were charges that the auto and tire…

Rear Admiral Craig Quigley announced Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen’s schedule and other events. Dr. Sue Bailey and Major General Randall West briefed reporters on the controversial…

Two House Veteran’s Affairs Subcommittees held a hearing on Gulf War Illnesses caused by a drug called PB. A RAND Corporation study indicated that the drug was a potential cause of Gulf War…

Officials spoke to reporters about a report on Gulf War Syndrome linking the disease to a drug given to U.S. troops to protect against nerve gas. They said that more research into the…

In the first panel, witnesses testified about the necessity for an anthrax vaccine since anthrax is easy to make and extremely dangerous. The panelists argued for the safety of the vaccine…

Witnesses testified for increased benefits for veterans. Senator Dole talked about the report of the Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance.