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Witnesses testified before the committee about a recently released scientific report that documents climate change in the Arctic. The witnesses asserted, “climate change is real and has far-…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on Federal Pension Laws on the Airline Industry. Witnesses testified about the airline financial outlook, employee benefit trends, long-term pens…

Members of the Senate Commerce Committee met with witnesses who testified about media ownership rules and a recent federal court decision leaving some local decisions to the Federal Communic…

The Senate Commerce subcommittee meets on Media Content Rating Systems. Witnesses include Motion Picture Association of America president Dan Glickman and past president Jack Valenti.

Members of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis…

Witnesses testified before the committee about cellular telephone communications. They discussed signal availability, the potential for directory assistance, problems with telemarketing call…

Witnesses testified before the committee about the September 11 Commission’s recommendations on transportation security. They spoke about homeland security initiatives that are currently und…

Members of the Senate Commerce Committee met with witnesses who testified about fire safety and efforts to reduce fire risk in home products such as furnishings, mattresses, and candles. The…

The subcommittee heard testimony from patients who have benefited from stem cell research, as well as from scientists who support and oppose the research.

Cable and telephone industry officials testified about proposed changes to the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Among the topics they addressed were the state of industry competition, the emerge…

Witnesses testified about security at energy department nuclear weapons plants. Among the issues they addressed were storage and transportation of nuclear materials, maintaining security at …

Witnesses testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee about the reauthorization of satellite broadcast regulations, competition in the cable and satellite indu…

Witnesses testified about rising cable television rates, the state of competition in the industry, and policies affecting consumers. Among the issues they addressed were providing a la carte…

Witnesses testified regarding rail security for passengers and freight. It was generally agreed that, although providing complete protection for the rail system would be impossible, reasonab…

Dr. McClellan testified about prescription drug importation from both economic and health and safety perspectives. He talked about a task force being formed to study assuring the safety of i…

Witnesses testified about drug testing and steroid use in professional sports. Among the topics they addressed were differing standards of drug testing in different sports leagues, negotiati…

At a hearing of the Senate Science Committee NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and other witnesses testified about the Bush administration proposals to renew manned missions to the Moon and, e…

NASA officials and others testified about safety concerns surrounding the International Space Station and its future. Topics included maintenance of the station, astronaut safety, and whethe…

Witnesses testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about proposals to allow drug importation from other countries. Among the issues they addressed were curren…

The witnesses testified about the ways in which states are using the $147 billion derived from a 1998 settlement agreement with the four largest tobacco companies. Topics included smoking pr…