Chronology of Committee Work

House Appropriators Urged to Approve Highest Possible Head Start Funding

Rep. Waxman and his colleagues urge House appropriators to approve the highest possible funding level for the Head Start program in Fiscal Year 2004.

Multi-Million Dollar Tax Savings for Top Executives

A new report released by Rep. Waxman shows that while President Bush's plan to eliminate personal income tax on dividends would have little impact on the average American, the three top executives at "Fortune 100" corporations would share an estimated tax savings of nearly $120 million each year. More than 20 top executives would each receive annual tax savings of over $1 million.

Questions on Multi-Year, Multi-Billion Dollar Iraq Oil Fire Contract Awarded to Halliburton Subsidiary

Rep. Waxman asks for more information on an Administration contract, entered into with Kellogg Brown & Root for extinguishing oil fires in Iraq, that the Army Corps of Engineers has estimated to be worth up to $7 billion.

Proposed Restrictions on Access to VA Health Care

In February 2003, President Bush released his proposed budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2004. The budget would halt enrollment in VA health care for many veterans, denying them access to any VA care. In addition, the budget would charge other veterans who are currently in the VA system a $250 annual enrollment fee and increase co-payments for doctor’s visits and prescription drugs. The budget narrowly passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 11, 2003, adopted these proposals. A series of Special Investigation Division reports analyze the local impact of these changes.

Army Corps Asked to Clarify Cost of Contracts with Halliburton Subsidiary

In a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Waxman asks for clarification of recent press reports regarding the contract with Kellogg Brown & Root to perform work in Iraq.

Document Destruction by Phillip Morris

Rep. Waxman asks the Committee on Energy and Commerce to launch a full investigation into document destruction by Philip Morris Inc., an apparent violation of a federal court order.

President Urged to Increase Head Start Funding

Rep. Waxman and his colleagues express their concerns to President Bush about his proposal to convert the Head Start program to a state-administered block grant and urge him to increase funding for the program.

President's Proposed Tax Cuts Would Provide Few Benefits for Ohio Taxpayers

A new report analyzes the impact of President Bush's tax cut proposal in Ohio. It finds that few Ohio taxpayers would benefit from the proposal to eliminate taxes on dividends.

Little Federal Oversight of Heavy Pesticide Use on Tobacco

A new GAO report released by Rep. Waxman finds that there is heavy use of pesticides on tobacco with virtually no federal oversight. Rep. Waxman writes federal agencies that "these gaping holes in regulation are strong arguments for increased federal oversight."

USAID Asked to Explain Decision to Forgo Open Competition in Awarding Iraq Contracts

In a letter to USAID, Rep. Waxman asks the Administration to provide basic information about the contracts for work in Iraq it has awarded or is in the process of awarding.

Administration Isolates the U.S. in International Tobacco Control Efforts

In a letter to the President, Rep. Waxman expresses concern about the Administration's continuing attempts to weaken the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, including the Administration's recent opposition to international efforts to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to children.

Questions on Halliburton Ties to Countries that Sponsor Terrorism

Rep. Waxman asks Defense Secretary Rumsfeld about evidence that Halliburton has profited from business with three nations known for their support of terrorism: Iran, Iraq, and Libya.

Administration Proposes Cuts in CDC's Budget, Neglects Decaying Public Health Infrastructure

Rep. Waxman protests the Administration's proposal to cut CDC's public health budget, citing the need for a strong public health infrastructure to protect the nation from SARS and other biological threats.

Administration Proposes Cuts in CDC Public Health Budget

Rep. Waxman protests the Administration's proposal to cut CDC's public health budget, citing the need for a strong public health infrastructure to protect the nation from SARS and other biological threats.

Proposed Tax Cuts Would Provide Few Benefits for Kentucky Taxpayers

A new report analyzes the impact of proposed tax cuts in Kentucky. It finds that few Kentucky taxpayers would benefit from the proposal to reduce taxes on capital gains and dividends.

Doctors Targeted by Pesticide Industry Re-Invited to Conference

Two months after Rep. Waxman wrote EPA about three pediatricians targeted for removal from a scientific conference by the pesticide industry, a new conference agenda was proposed. It includes the three experts.

The President's Visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln

Rep. Waxman asks GAO for an accounting of the cost of the President's recent dramatic landing on a visit to the aircraft carrier. The White House has admitted that the President could have traveled to the carrier, which was located just off the San Diego coast, less theatrically.

Halliburton Iraq Contract Considerably Broader than Previously Known

Rep. Waxman raises questions about a letter from the Army Corps that reveals that the agency's contract with Halliburton allows the company to produce and distribute Iraqi oil.

Questions on HHS's Response on Soft Drinks and Obesity

Rep. Waxman writes HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson to question his response that there is insufficient evidence linking sugar-sweetened soft drinks to obesity.

Cabinet Members Receive Average Tax Cut of $42,000 Under House Republican Plan

A new analysis shows that Vice President Cheney, President Bush, and other members of the Cabinet would receive an average tax cut of over $42,000 under the House Republican proposal to cut taxes on capital gains and dividends.

Waiting Times for Veterans Health Care

Concerns over waiting times at clinics run by the Department of Veterans Affairs have been increasing for almost a decade. In response to these concerns, Congress passed legislation in 1996 requiring the VA to provide “timely” care to veterans, and the VA established a national goal of scheduling all nonurgent primary and specialty care appointments within 30 days. The VA pledged to meet this goal by 1998. A series of Special Investigation Division reports investigate waiting times at VA primary and specialty care clinics.

Privacy and Security Risks of P2P File-Sharing

At a Committee on Government Reform hearing, Rep. Waxman and Chairman Davis released a report on the privacy and security risks posed by the use of popular peer-to-peer file-sharing programs like Kazaa.

USDA and OMB Asked About Influence of Meat Processing Industry on Listeria Testing

Rep. Waxman writes to USDA Secretary Veneman and OMB Director Daniels to seek information about whether the meat processing industry may have inappropriately influenced the development of USDA's directive on testing for Listeria contamination.

EPA Fails to Study Mercury Emissions

Rep. Waxman asks why EPA has failed to conduct an analysis of toxic mercury emissions from power plants, a move which threatens to derail the Clean Air Act rule on controlling these emissions.

Administration Urged to Take Evidence-Based Approach to HIV/AIDS Prevention

Democratic Leader Pelosi and Rep. Waxman urge the Administration to take an evidence-based approach in their new HIV/AIDS prevention strategy and not be influenced by those who may be trying to politicize science and public health policy.

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