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In a hearing entitled, “Breast Cancer: Winning the Battles, Losing the War,” subcommittee members heard testimony on progress in breast cancer education, research and treatment. October is B…

The subcommittee heard testimony on the safety and regulation of breast implants. Specifically, the subcommittee sought to address the public concern over the safety of breast implants, whic…

The hearing focused on Alzheimer’s disease and the costs associated with chronic long term illness. The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony from family members of Alzheimer’s patien…

The committee heard testimony on proposals for health care reform including President Bush’s own package. The need for a national health plan was discussed. The focus of the hearing was on r…

The committee heard testimony on the “hidden” drug war in America: the overuse of alcohol, a legal and widely abused drug. The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration spent 74 …

The House Select Committee on Aging heard testimony on the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, then before Congressional committee. Joseph Kennedy II (D-Massachusetts) supported immedia…

The House Aging Subcommittee on Health and Long Term Care held a hearing on Medigap Insurance, also known as Medicare supplemental insurance. Witnesses addressed the effects high premiums ha…

The committee held a hearing concerning proposed personnel reductions for the Social Security Administration.

The House Select Committee on Aging held a hearing on the “Quality of Life for Older Women: Older Women Living Alone.”

The House Education and Labor Committee held a joint hearing with the House Select Committee on Aging to discuss the difficulties of retraining older workers. In light of Hispanic Heritage W…

Representative Edward Roybal (D-California) moderated a forum on Social Security. Panelists talked about the solvency of the program as well as its impact on various demographics of American…

The select committee heard testimony on proposed cuts to subsidized housing programs for the elderly.

The House Select Aging Committee heard testimony on a report entitled, “Long Term Care and Personal Impoverishment: 7 in 10 Elderly Living Alone Are At Risk.”

Witnesses testified on detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.