Topic: Henry Waxman
Toyota woes could lead to stronger U.S. oversight
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recalls and other safety questions engulfing Toyota Motor Corp could prompt Congress to strengthen U.S. government tools for overseeing the industry, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday. Henry Waxman, chairman of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, told a hearing on Toyota that highway safety ...
House panel to investigate hydraulic fracturing
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<div id="subtitle">House panel launches inquiry into oil, gas drilling technique known as 'fracking'</div><div><p>An oil and gas drilling technique that is becoming more widespread is drawing scrutiny from lawmakers concerned that it may pose a hazard to ...
Drug companies threatening to oppose health bill
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<div><p>The drug industry is threatening to end its support for President Barack Obama's health overhaul effort because of a rift with the administration over protecting brand-name biotech drugs from low-cost generic competitors.</p><p>In an e-mail obtained Friday ...
Pelosi And House Democrats Hold News Conference On Financial Reform Act
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WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 11: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) taps on the shoulder of Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) (L) as Waxman leaves during a news conference on Capitol Hill December 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. The House has passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer ...
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