Chairman Waxman Issues a Subpoena for Clean Water Act Documents
Chairman Waxman issued a subpoena to compel the EPA to provide documents relating to the agency’s faltering enforcement of the Clean Water Act.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | Defense and Security
Defense Department Agrees to Cooperate with Investigation into Sexual Assault in the Military
Defense Department officials notified Committee staff that Secretary Gates has agreed to comply with the Committee’s subpoena and make Dr. Kaye Whitley available to testify.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | Environment
Chairman Waxman Renews Request for Information on Impacts of EPA Court Losses
In a letter to EPA, Chairman Waxman reiterates and expands his request for information on the costs of EPA’s numerous losses in court, which include taxpayer dollars wasted and delays in public health and environmental protections.
Friday, August 08, 2008 | Iraq Reconstruction
U.S. Oil Purchases Fund Massive Iraqi Budget Surplus
According to data from the Energy Information Administration, from 2003 to 2008 U.S. consumers will have spent between $70 billion and $74 billion to buy Iraqi oil, the same amount Iraq has amassed as its budget surplus, according to GAO.
Friday, August 08, 2008 | Public Health, HIV/AIDS
Committee to Hold Hearing on HIV/AIDS
The Committee will hold a hearing in September to consider the implications of new HIV incidence numbers announced by the Centers for Disease Control.