A hearing was held to examine the state of health care coverage and biomedical research in the face of a worsening economy, as well as the effect that increased federal support would have on…
315 viewsWitnesses testified about the status of the digital television transition. Topics included a recent test performed in Wilmington, NC, other planned abbreviated analog signal turnoffs in diff…
443 viewsThe Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on protecting the electric power grid from cybersecurity intrusions into computers controlli…
521 viewsA hearing was held on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology which gives broadband network providers the ability to see everything on their networks and closely examine each packet of data.…
1,056 viewsA hearing was held to examine the universal service programs designed to provide a baseline level of affordable voice telecommunications service to everyone in the United States in light of …
12,943 viewsA hearing was held to examine whether market speculation is inflating the price of crude oil above underlying supply and demand, and whether Congress needs to improve regulatory oversight to…
2,782 viewsA hearing was held to examine whether market speculation is inflating the price of crude oil above underlying supply and demand, and whether Congress needs to improve regulatory oversight to…
474 viewsWitnesses testified about the welfare of thoroughbred racehorses and the continuation for special status for the sport under the Interstate Horseracing Act. Topics included the safety of com…
2,540 viewsAfter a meeting to consider issuing subpoenas, the committee heard testimony about the safety of the nation’s food supply. Topics included the current outbreak of salmonella in tomatoes, the…
506 viewsFederal regulators, broadcasters, and media experts testified about preparations for the transition to digital-only television broadcasting on February 17, 2009. The hearing focused on wheth…
666 viewsWitnesses testified about the safety of phthalates and bisphenol-A in consumer products. Phthalates are chemical substances that make PVC plastic soft and flexible. They are widely used in p…
870 viewsWitnesses testified about federal programs and funding for breast cancer research. They specifically addressed several pieces of legislation. Among them was HR 1157, the Breast Cancer and En…
350 viewsWitnesses testified about the quality of nursing home care, safety and security of patients in nursing facilities, and enforcement of regulations governing the administration of nursing home…
558 viewsA hearing was held on the misleading and deceptive nature of direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription pharmaceuticals. Officials from the companies testified about Pfizer’s ads for…
1,285 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine recent advances in stem cell research and the opportunities for developing new medical therapies for diseases s…
445 viewsWitnesses testified about the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) and efforts craft new regulations for high-speed broadband networks. Some of the focus of the hearing was on allegat…
361 viewsA hearing was held on the circumstances surrounding the contamination of heparin imported from China. According to the FDA, 81 people have died after allergic reactions to the anticoagul…
1,284 viewsWitnesses testified about safety inspections by U.S. government officials of foreign drug imports. They focused on a lack of resources for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect o…
418 viewsThe House subcommittee met to investigate financial links between the tobacco companies and television networks. In particular they were concerned about cigarette logos at televised sporting…
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