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College and university executives testified on tuition cost control methods used at their institutions. Some of their recommendations included financial aid literacy counseling programs, red…

Witnesses testified at a a hearing to recognize the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the 1972 law requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal fu…

Witnesses testified about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would create a federal ban on discrimination against gay, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender people in th…

Witnesses testified on the cost of HIV/AIDS medications and monopolies created in the HIV/AIDS drugs market. The focus was particularly on Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) bill that, if…

Medical doctors testified on Americans suffering from chronic pain. They focused on preventative treatment and research into chronic pain, as well as myths about causes of chronic pain.

Public school teachers testified on the possible re-authorization of the No Child Left Behind Act. The majority of witnesses agreed that there had been positive outcomes from higher student …

Witnesses testified at a Senate hearing on existing child abuse laws and ways to improve reporting requirements. Witnesses talked about personal stories of abuse, the emotional damage abuse …

The Senate Education Committee marked up a new version of the George W. Bush administration education law “No Child Left Behind,” intended to ensure students are college and career-ready by …

The Senate Education Committee marked up a new version of the George W. Bush administration education law “No Child Left Behind,” intended to ensure students are college and career-ready by …

The Senate Education Committee marked up a new version of the George W. Bush administration education law “No Child Left Behind,” intended to ensure students are college and career-ready by …

The Senate Education Committee marked up a new version of the George W. Bush administration education law “No Child Left Behind,” intended to ensure students are college and career-ready by …

Witnesses testified about the impact of recession on older Americans, including the impact of Social Security payments, rising health care costs, and difficulties finding a job.

Witnesses testified on the safety of pharmaceuticals made fully or partially abroad. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report indicated that 80 percent of U.S. drug ingredients, and 4…

Witnesses testified about rising health care costs, insurance company profits, the administration of grants, and regulatory oversight since the passage of the 2010 health care law. They also…

The Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Senate Health and Pensions Committees hosted a discussion on 401k accounts and retirement savings. Speakers talked about two new studies, one lo…

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified on the impact of the 2010 health care law. Among the topics she addressed were benefits to consumers and small businesses, lik…

Consumers and a small business owner testified on the impact of the 2010 health care law. Among the topics they addressed were child-parent insurance age limits, insurance mandates and small…