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A hearing was held on corruption and waste in Iraq by U.S. contractors and the Iraqi government. The panel heard from two former high-level Iraqi officials and a former senior adviser to the…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on reports of waste, fraud and abuse by government contractors in Iraq. Three whistleblowers testified about overcharging, double-billin…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held an oversight hearing on the planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Retired military leaders testified about decision making at the Department …

Democratic Members from The House and Senate spoke about Bush administration Education policies. Among the issues they addressed were funding school programs, performance standards, voucher …

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held an oversight hearing on waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. government contracting in Iraq. Witnesses testified about charges of fraud and abuse of go…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a meeting to address problems with Medicare prescription drug coverage. Medicare beneficiaries and experts talked about lapses and gaps in Medicar…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony about cronyism and mismanagement that affected a $243 million contract to rebuild Iraqi health care facilities. Topics included lack of…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a special hearing on the impact of repeated cuts in federal funding for law enforcement programs on violent crime rates. Witnesses talked about lo…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held an oversight hearing on how pre-war intelligence was used in regard to Iraq. Former CIA and State Department officials and others talked about the…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee examined the demotion of Bunnatine Greenhouse, a Defense Department contracting official who blew the whistle on improper contracting practices that be…

The Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on the state of fuel production and gasoline pricing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Senators discussed disruptions in refining and supply ca…

Rep. Waxman and Senator Dorgan co-chaired a joint hearing of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democrats of the House Government Reform Committee. Witnesses talked about the nat…

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held an oversight hearing on waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. Government Contracting in Iraq. Witnesses gave testimony about the allegation that Hallibu…

Democratic leaders heard testimony about alleged contracting abuses by the Bush administration, the business of awarding contracts for reconstruction work in Iraq, and administration of reco…

Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke to reporters about his recent selection as Senate Minority Leader. He spoke about the Democratic legislative agenda for the 109th Congress, including minimum …

Witnesses testified about pollution controls and enforcement standards. Among the issues they addressed were changes in new source review requirements by the Bush administration, court cases…

Leaders of labor groups talked about whether the U.S. is exporting jobs to other countries. What policies could be developed to slow this trend and to begin creating jobs in U.S. manufacturi…

The committee talked about budget priorities and President Bush’s budget proposal for the 2004 fiscal year. Senator Dorgan chaired the committee.

At a hearing of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee analysts and private citizens testified about the Bush administration’s economic stimulus proposals. Among the topics they addressed we…

Senate Democratic Leaders and gun safety activists discussed upcoming gun safety legislation. They talked about the many violent crimes caused by guns each year, as well as the need for more…