October 4, 2002
Women Veterans’ Health Care Programs Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held an October 2 hearing to discuss the status of women’s health careView More
Health
September 27, 2002
House Passes Controversial Refusal Clause for Health Care Entities
On September 26, the House approved, 229-189, a controversial bill (H.R. 4691) that would permit an array of health careView More
September 27, 2002
House Narrowly Approves Medical Malpractice Bill
After heated debate, the House on September 26 approved, 217-203, a bill (H.R. 4600) that would limit medical malpractice awards.View More
September 27, 2002
National Mammography Day Resolution Approved by Senate
On September 24, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 326) that would designate October 18 asView More
September 27, 2002
Veterans Bill Approved by Senate Benefits Women
On September 26, the Senate passed, by voice vote, a bill (S. 2237) that includes a number of extensions ofView More
September 27, 2002
Senate Panel Approves Birth Defect Prevention Bill
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on September 25 approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 2980) thatView More
September 27, 2002
Hispanic Health Disparities Subject of Hearing
On September 23, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Public Health held a hearing to discuss healthView More
September 27, 2002
Stem Cell Research Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
On September 25, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education held its 14th hearing onView More
September 20, 2002
Women’s Health Offices Act Approved by House
On September 17, the House unanimously approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 1784) that would provide statutory authority forView More
September 20, 2002
House Unanimously Approves Resolution Addressing “Rebirthing” Technique
The House on September 17 approved, 397-0, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 435) that expresses the sense of Congress thatView More