Methamphetamine Trafficking
At this hearing of the House Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on Drug Policy, a panel of federal officials testified about the production, distribution and use of methamphetamine…
306 viewsAt this hearing of the House Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on Drug Policy, a panel of federal officials testified about the production, distribution and use of methamphetamine…
306 viewsWitnesses testified about the shortage of flu vaccine in the U.S. The heads of federal medical agencies explained the loss of 42 million doses of the vaccine from a British pharmaceuticals c…
471 viewsWitnesses testified before the committee about allegations of corruption in the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program. The program allowed Iraq to exchange oil for humanitarian necessities in …
328 viewsHealth officials testified before the committee about the availability of influenza vaccines. They discussed the recent announcement that a British vaccine manufacturer, Chiron, will be unab…
138 viewsCommittee members discussed proposals to reform and reorganize the U.S. intelligence community in response to the findings of the September 11th Commission.
66 viewsWitnesses testified before the committee about the problem of obesity, its causes, implications for health, and related costs. They addressed the relation between federal policies and obesit…
321 viewsWitnesses testified about efforts to improve the compatibility of communications equipment used by first responders. They spoke about past difficulties caused by a lack of compatibility in c…
108 viewsWitnesses testified about the final report of the September 11 Commission on terrorist attacks in the U.S. and proposals to reorganize government agencies to better respond to terrorist thre…
339 viewsThe House Government Reform Committee held a hearing on the Recommendations of the September 11th Commission’s final report. Commission staff members testified about intelligence gathering …
350 viewsRep. Shays began the hearing by offering an historical overview of overclassification, and outlined ways that in a post-Cold War era overclassification can decrease security. Rep. Kucinic…
180 viewsPhone lines were open on for viewer comments on the recommendations issued by the September 11th Commission.
25 viewsWitnesses testified regarding an expanded surveillance program for determining the extent to which Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, more commonly known as mad cow disease, might be present …
400 viewsThe House Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing on Iraqi perceptions of U.S. actions. Witnesses testified about th…
119 viewsWitnesses testified regarding Gulf War illnesses and syndromes. Among the topics addressed were the possible causes of these maladies, ongoing research, treatment and care for veterans, less…
872 viewsIn a hearing entitled "The Supersizing of America: The Federal Government’s Role in Combating Obesity and Promoting Healthy Living", witnesses testified regarding obesity in the United Stat…
514 viewsWitnesses testified regarding cancer treatment and clinical trials. Among the issues addressed were cancer prevention, clinical research, recent progress in the fight against cancer, and way…
9,594 viewsWitnesses testified regarding the role of the National Guard. Among the topics addressed were proposed changes to federal regulations and the evolving responsibilities of the National Guard.…
175 viewsWitnesses testified about government operations following a terrorist attack or catastrophic disaster. Among the issues they addressed were communications between agencies, coordinating fede…
544 viewsWitnesses testified before the House Government Reform Committee about the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (VISIT) program. Among the central issues addressed were sys…
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