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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Energy and Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on Salmonella Outbreak
Thursday, January 29 2009

Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Bart Stupak, Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, announced plans to hold a hearing on February 11, 2009, to examine the recent salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter manufactured by the Peanut Corporation of America. The company recently recalled peanut butter products that have been linked to more than 500 illnesses and may have contributed to eight deaths.

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House Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance for Unemployed
Wednesday, January 28 2009

As part of legislation to rescue the American economy, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved measures to expand access to affordable health care coverage for workers who lose their jobs as a result of the recession.  The Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on Taxation estimate that the package would help 8.2 million people keep health care coverage for themselves and their families.

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Chairman Waxman’s Statement on House Digital Television Transition Vote
Wednesday, January 28 2009

Chairman Henry A. Waxman released the following statement following today’s House vote on legislation to delay the nation’s digital TV transition.

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Chairman Waxman's Statement on Senate Passage of DTV Legislation
Monday, January 26 2009
Chairman Henry A. Waxman released the following statement on the passage of legislation in the Senate to delay the nation's digital TV transition from February 17 to June 12.
"I am pleased that the Senate has acted to delay the deadline, which is our only hope of mitigating the negative impact on millions of consumers.   In light of the Senate action, I will work with the House Democratic Leadership to bring up the Senate bill for consideration Tuesday."
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Chairman Waxman Commends President Obama’s Action on California Waiver
Monday, January 26 2009

Chairman Henry A. Waxman issued the following statement after President Barack Obama announced he will direct federal regulators to move quickly to reconsider California’s application for a waiver to enforce its greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks.

"This is a tremendous and long overdue step for energy independence and the environment. President Obama is taking the nation in a decisive new direction that will receive broad support across the country."
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