Chronology of Committee Work

Questions on Safety of "Ephedra-Free" Supplements

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DOE Appears to be Coordinating "Lobbying Blitz"

Reps. Waxman and Dingell ask the Department of Energy to provide information on the “lobbying blitz” that DOE has reportedly planned with industry lobbyists. According to press reports, DOE is seeking to pressure Senators to reverse their position and pass the energy bill.

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