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Cell Phone Use and Tumors: What the Science Says

Cell phone use has grown exponentially, as has the science on the connection between usage and human health effects. This hearing will explore the evidence of links between cell phone use and health problems like tumors.

Oversight Hearing on Reforms to Pediatric Dental Care in Medicaid

This hearing will examine the necessary reform in Medicaid pediatric dental care. The hearing will also reveal the findings of a Subcommittee investigation Additionally, Acting Medicaid Director Herb Kuhn will testify on the recent steps taken to reform pediatric dental care under Medicaid.

Assessing State and Local Regulations to Reduce Dental Mercury Emissions

This hearing will examine existing state and local government initiatives and regulations aimed at reducing dental mercury emissions, evaluate their success, and document the lessons learned. This hearing follows up on concerns raised during the Subcommittee’s first hearing on environmental risks of and regulatory responses to mercury dental fillings, in November 2007.

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