Health Care Reform
Billy Tauzin talked about the status of the health care system in the U.S. and his views of what kind of health care system the U.S. should have. After he left the reporters, discussed his…
175 viewsBilly Tauzin talked about the status of the health care system in the U.S. and his views of what kind of health care system the U.S. should have. After he left the reporters, discussed his…
175 viewsWitnesses testified about competitive practices in the pharmaceutical industry. Among the issues they addressed were the use of generic alternatives to prescription medications, business…
221 viewsNetwork and cable executives testified about election night news coverage, inaccuracies in exit polling information, and the potential impacts of the reporting on election results. In often…
417 viewsCable industry leaders spoke about the future of the industry, integrating broadband technology in cable services, the state of competition, capability to deliver more and faster services,…
85 viewsThe House passed a Medicare prescription drug bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,441 viewsThe House considered a Medicare prescription drug bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle936 viewsCongressional negotiators talked about revisions to the House and Senate versions of energy legislation in order to provide a conference report to both houses. Among the issues they…
162 viewsRepresentative Thomas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a coalition of congressmen to announce an agreement on a new Medicare prescription drug benefit. While…
34 viewsSenator Domenici announced the schedule for passing an energy bill and areas that had been agreed upon including electricity transmission lines, energy efficiency in federal buildings,…
25 viewsThe subcommittee heard testimony about the financial collapse of HealthSouth, the largest U.S. provider of outpatient rehabilitation services. Mr. Scrushy refused to testify, citing his…
1,332 viewsRepresentatives spoke to reporters about a judicial decision against the Federal Trade Commission’s “Do Not Call” list. The called the decision an error and vowed to pass legislation to…
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