This week in Washington: Senate to hold a hearing on the response to lung illness and rising youth electronic cigarette use, as well as a hearing on protecting veterans from a variety of scams, including fake charities....more
This week in Washington: Senate to hold a hearing on eligibility requirements under the Medicaid program, as well as a hearing to review a number of healthcare bills, including OTC drug safety, innovation and reform....more
10/29/2019
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This week in Washington: House to hold a markup of five healthcare bills, as well as a hearing to seek clarity on the Trump administration's health care policy choices; Senate to discuss solutions to the substance misuse...more
10/22/2019
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This week in Washington: The House and Senate return tomorrow from a two-week-long recess.
Upcoming Hearings/Markups -
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House -
Blue Dog Democrats Urge Speaker Pelosi to Call Vote on Several Bipartisan...more
10/15/2019
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Upcoming Hearings -
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 -
House Committee on Energy and Commerce: “Priced Out of a Lifesaving Drug: The Human Impact of Rising Insulin Costs” -
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the...more
4/2/2019
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Upcoming Hearings -
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 -
House Committee on the Budget: “Department of Health and Human Services FY2020 Budget” -
The House Committee on the Budget will hold a hearing examining the proposed...more