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The House Oversight Committee looked at Bank of America’s merger with Merrill Lynch -- a deal struck during the height of the financial crisis in September 2008 - and the role of federal fin…

Witnesses testified about pediatric dental services available through Medicaid. Among the issues they addressed were the low rates of participation in these Medicaid programs, the prevalence…

The House Domestic Policy Subcommittee examined how the private health insurance system impacts the medical care of patients. Witnesses included family members of patients who discussed thei…

A hearing was held on the safety and regulation of bagged, pre-washed, or “ready-to-eat” produce. Topics included the proposed nationalization of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreem…

Government and financial officials testified about the Treasury Department’s oversight of the use by financial institutions of funds provided under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). …

Mr. Kashkari testified about government oversight of emergency aid given to financial institutions under the Bush administration. In his testimony he said the government should refrain from …

A hearing was held about the City of New York’s assessment of the new Yankee Stadium that was used in the issuance of federally tax-exempt bonds for the stadium’s construction. Topics includ…

A hearing was held on the Treasury Department’s use of $700 billion in aid to financial institutions and the operation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Mr. Kashkari testified ab…

Witnesses testified about the Treasury Department’s use of a $700 billion fund, known as the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). They focused on the operation and management of the fund, …

Phone lines were opened for viewer reactions to the Treasury Department’s plan to use bailout funds along with the role of the government in financial intervention.

Witnesses testified about potential health risks associated with the use of cellular telephones. They spoke about the exponential use of cell phones, the science on the connection between us…

Witnesses testified about the state of the housing market and the impact of recent foreclosures on neighborhoods and communities. Among the issues they addressed were falling house values, c…

Witnesses testified about laws governing the purchase of firearms, existing controls and regulations on sales and background checks, the problem of gun violence in society, and loopholes in …

Witnesses testified at a hearing on the topic, gDo Taxpayer-Financed Sports Stadiums, Convention Centers and Hotels Deliver as Promised for America’s Cities? h Among the issues they address…