Chronology of Committee Work

Additional Correspondence on Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims

Continuing the Committee's investigation, Rep. Waxman and Chairman Davis have sent additional letters requesting information relevant to the resolution of insurance claims of Holocaust victims.

Defense Department Asked for Subcontractor Records

Reps Waxman and Dingell ask Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to produce documents regarding subcontractors hired by Halliburton to import gasoline into Iraq.

Reps. Waxman and Dingell Detail Fundamental Flaws in Administration's Contracting Approach

In a significant policy letter, Reps. Waxman and Dingell criticize the Administration's procurement strategy for Iraq.

HHS Asked to Consider Minimum Staffing Standards

Rep. Waxman and Sen. Edwards, sponsors of the Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003, write HHS to request that minimum nursing home staffing standards be implemented as soon as possible.

Rep. Waxman Renews Request for Hearings on Disclosure of CIA Agent Identity

Rep. Waxman requests Committee hearings on the disclosure of the identity of Ambassador Wilson's wife, a covert CIA agent, by White House officials.

Army Corps Itemization of Halliburton Pricing Raises Serious Concerns

New information from the Army Corps of Engineers raises questions about the prices Halliburton and its subcontractor are charging at every step of importing gasoline from Kuwait into Iraq, including why they are buying gasoline for far more than the wholesale price, charging many times what it costs other companies to import gasoline into Iraq, and adding a significant markup to each gallon.

DOD Asked to Investigate Use of Development Fund to Pay Inflated Fuel Prices

Rep. Waxman, Sen. Lieberman, and Rep. Dingell ask the DOD IG to investigate the high gasoline prices being charged by Halliburton and the appropriateness of using $725 million from the Development Fund for Iraq to pay these inflated fuel costs.

Ending Price Discrimination vs. Republican Medicare Proposal

Eliminating international drug price discrimination would provide most seniors with a greater reduction in drug costs than the Republican Medicare proposal -- and at no cost to the taxpayer.

Free Trade Pact Should Exclude Tobacco

Rep. Waxman, Sen. Durbin, and Rep. Doggett urge the Administration to insist that tobacco products be excluded from the Free Trade Area of the Americas, a trade-promoting agreement that will effect over 500 million people in Latin America and Caribbean countries.

Energy Bill Is Collection of Special Interest Favors

The energy bill now being finalized in conference grants almost every item on energy industry wish-lists and lacks virtually all of the key components of a national energy policy.

Many Nursing Homes in Arkansas and DC Still Fail to Meet Federal Standards

Reports by the Special Investigations Division find that the vast majority of nursing homes in Arkansas and the District of Columbia violate federal health standards and fail to meet recommended nurse staffing levels.

USAID Refuses to Cooperate with Congressional Request for Information on Work in Iraq

Despite assertions to the contrary, USAID continues to deny Congress basic information on Iraq contracting.

Army Corps Considers Terminating Halliburton Fuel Importation Responsibilities

Reps. Waxman and Dingell reveal that the U.S. Corps of Engineers is planning to transfer the responsibility to import gasoline into Iraq from Halliburton to the Defense Energy Support Center, which has said that it can bring gasoline into Iraq for less than half the price.

Halliburton Paid Exhorbitant Price Per Gallon

Reps. Waxman and Dingell reveal that Halliburton was paid $2.65 per gallon to import gasoline from Kuwait into Iraq -- much more than previously estimated. The Administration's role in approving these exorbitant prices is questioned.

Protecting Against Unsafe Dietary Supplements

Reps. Waxman, S. Davis, and Dingell introduce H.R. 3377, the Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act, to increase FDA's authority to protect consumers from those dietary supplements that pose health risks and preserve access to safe dietary supplements.

'Hit List' Targets NIH-Funded Researchers

Rep. Waxman expresses outrage at a list of more than 150 scientists funded by NIH who are being targeted for their research on HIV/AIDS, human sexuality, and risk-taking behaviors. NIH is now asking these scientists to provide additional justification for their work.

HHS May Use Audits to Harass Safe-Sex Groups

Rep. Waxman expresses continuing concern that HHS may be using audits to penalize groups who do not adhere to the Administration's abstinence-only approach to sex education.

Questions on Safety of "Ephedra-Free" Supplements

Rep. Waxman asks FDA about concerns over the safety of stimulant ingredients in "ephedra-free" dietary supplements.

Rep. Waxman Introduces Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003

Rep. Waxman and other members introduce the Nursing Home Staffing Act (H.R. 3355) to establish minimum staffing levels for nursing homes. The bill would implement staffing levels identified by HHS and would require that all residents receive at least four hours of nursing care each day.

Pending Energy Bill Is Bad for the Country and Worse for California

Rep. Waxman details why the Republican's pro-industry and anti-environment energy legislation should be of special concern to Californians.

Iraqi Oil Company Imports Gasoline for Far Less Than Price Charged by Halliburton

Reps. Waxman and Dingell disclose that the Iraqi oil company SOMO has imported gasoline into Iraq for just 90 to 98 cents per gallon, which is far less than the price of $1.59 or more per gallon charged by Halliburton.

EPA Asked to Immediately Release Information on Ground Zero Health Risks

Reps. Waxman, Dingell, Conyers, and George Miller ask EPA to release all relevant information on health risks in New York City after Sept. 11, 2001.

HHS Again Asked to Protect Americans from Ephedra

Rep. Waxman and Sen. Durbin ask when HHS will follow the lead of three of the most populous states in the nation and several of the nation's largest retailers in banning the sale of ephedra-containing dietary supplements.

Amendment Reduces Amount Paid to Halliburton by $250 Million

Reps. Waxman and Dingell introduce an amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act to reduce by $250 million the amount paid to Halliburton to purchase gasoline.

Industry Experts Call Halliburton Gasoline Prices "Highway Robbery"

Reps . Waxman and Dingell reveal the prices that Halliburton has charged to import gasoline into Iraq. Oil industry experts say Halliburton's prices are "outrageously high," "a huge ripoff," and "highway robbery."

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