July 23, 2004
House Recognizes Importance of Food Distribution in Schools
On July 19, the House approved, 367-4, a resolution (S. Con. Res. 114) calling on the administration to work withView More
Health
July 23, 2004
Subcommittee Examines Menopausal Hormone Therapy
On July 22, the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness held a hearing entitled, “Balancing Act: TheView More
July 23, 2004
Senate Committee Examines Native American Health Issues
On July 21, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on a bill (H.R. 2440) to reauthorize theView More
July 23, 2004
House Panel Examines Genetic Nondiscrimination
On July 22, the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations held a hearing on the implications ofView More
July 23, 2004
Senate Committee Reviews Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
On July 19, the Senate Special Aging Committee heard testimony regarding the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount CardView More
July 16, 2004
Congress Continues Work on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the House approved the following spending bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; LegislativeView More
July 16, 2004
House Supports National Health Center Week
On July 12, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 646) designating the week of August 8View More
July 16, 2004
Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Examined by Subcommittee
On July 15, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education held a hearing to examineView More
July 16, 2004
Senate Panel Examines Adult Stem Cell Research
On July 14, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space held a hearing on theView More
July 9, 2004
Action on FY2005 Appropriations Bills Stalls in Senate
This week, the House approved two of the thirteen FY2005 appropriations bills: Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary,View More