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EPA Is Using Katrina to Undermine the Clean Air Act
Oct 22, 2005
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EPA has drafted legislation that would allow the agency to waive any provision of the Clean Air Act, nationwide – including limits on toxic emissions and the health-based air quality standards – without any notice or public comment whenever the Administrator chooses to declare an emergency.
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GAO: Continued Federal Efforts Needed to Improve Electronic Voting
Oct 21, 2005
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Rep. Waxman led twelve members of Congress today in releasing a new GAO report that found security and reliablity flaws in the electronic voting process.
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New Information Raises More Questions about Cruise Ship Contracts
Oct 20, 2005
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Internal financial data from Carnival Cruise Lines provides evidence that Carnival is being paid inflated amounts by the federal government for the use of three cruise ships for hurricane housing.
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Rep. Waxman and Sen. Durbin Question DOJ Support of Tobacco Litigation
Oct 19, 2005
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In a letter to Attorney General Gonzales, Rep. Waxman and Sen. Durbin ask for information on the Department's plans to ensure necessary funding and support for the tobacco legal team, given the likelihood of post-trial developments and appeals.
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Democrats Defend California's Environmental Protections Against Federal Preemption
Oct 17, 2005
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Twenty-nine members of the California Democratic delegation, led by Reps. Waxman, Jim Costa, and Anna G. Eshoo, write to Transportation Secretary Mineta challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's attempt to preempt California's landmark law to reduce global warming.
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FDA Commissioner Must be Free From Conflicts of Interest
Oct 12, 2005
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Reps. Waxman, Dingell, and Brown write to HHS Secretary Michael O. Leavitt protesting the decision to permit Dr. von Eschenbach to lead the FDA while remaining the director of the NCI and requesting the appointment of a permanent commissioner who is free from conflicts of interest.
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Rep. Waxman Supports Stupak Substitute for H.R. 3893
Oct 7, 2005
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In a House floor speech, Rep. Waxman supports the Stupak amendment for H.R. 3893, which would address the problem of gas price gouging.
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Republican Energy Bill (H.R. 3893) is "Crass Opportunism"
Oct 7, 2005
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Rep. Waxman speaks on the House floor about the Republican bill H.R. 3893, which benefits oil companies and relaxes necessary environmental regulations but does nothing to alleviate gas price spikes.
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Rep. Waxman Introduces Guiding Principles for the West Los Angeles VA
Oct 7, 2005
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Rep. Waxman joined the California Senators and other members of the Los Angeles area Congressional delegation in writing to Secretary James Nicholson of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The members expressed their interest in the VA CARES Business Plan Studies and asked the Secretary to follow the six guiding principles adopted by the CARES Local Advisory Panel.
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Letter to Secretary Nicholson Regarding VA CARES Business Plan Studies
Oct 7, 2005
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Rep. Waxman joined the California Senators and other members of the Los Angeles area Congressional delegation in writing to Secretary James Nicholson of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The members expressed their interest in the VA CARES Business Plan Studies and asked the Secretary to follow the six guiding principles adopted by the CARES Local Advisory Panel.
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Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California
