June 10, 2005
Senate Appropriations Committee Begins Action on FY2006 Spending Bills
This week, the House approved the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies spending bill. The HouseView More
Health
June 10, 2005
Committee Holds Hearing on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
On June 8, the Senate Special Aging Committee heard testimony in support of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S.View More
June 10, 2005
House Subcommittee Examines Patient Safety
On June 9, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on patient safety and quality initiatives. InView More
May 27, 2005
House Supports Stem Cell Research
After years of debate on the issue, the House this week approved two bills that would expand the field ofView More
May 27, 2005
House Approves FY2006 Defense Authorization Bill
On May 25, the House approved, 390-39, the FY2006 defense authorization bill (H.R. 1815). Last week, the House Armed ServicesView More
May 27, 2005
Community Health Centers Subject of House Subcommittee Hearing
On May 25, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled, “A Review ofView More
May 20, 2005
Defense Authorization Bill Moves to House Floor
After a mark-up session lasting more than 14 hours, the House Armed Services Committee on May 19 approved, 61-1, theView More
May 20, 2005
House Appropriations Committee Continues Work on FY2006 Spending Bills
This week, the House approved the Department of Homeland Security and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bills. The HouseView More
May 20, 2005
Panel Examines Protections for Foster Children Enrolled in Clinical Trials
On May 18, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing in response to press reportsView More
May 13, 2005
Senate Supports National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
On May 12, the Senate approved, by voice vote, a resolution (S. Res. 141) designating September 9, 2005, as “NationalView More