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December 19, 2006
GAO Finds Millions in Overpayments to Iraq Contractors
The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report yesterday which found multiple deficiencies in the Army's oversight of contractors in Iraq, including "limited visibility over contractors," lack of "adequate contractor oversight personnel," and "little or no training on the use of contractors."
December 14, 2006
Government Reform Leaders Call for Evaluation of Authority to Recover Billions from Oil Companies
Representatives Waxman, Tom Davis, Darrell Issa and Diane E. Watson wrote to U.S. Attorney General Gonzales to ask him to review a legal analysis concluding that the Administration has legal recourse to recover billions of dollars in lost revenue on defective oil and gas leases issued in 1998 and 1999.
December 11, 2006
Rep. Waxman Announces Government Reform Committee Organization
In a letter to Members of the Government Reform Committee, Rep. Waxman today announced the new subcommittee organization for the 110th Congress.
December 11, 2006
Dangerous Lead Levels in Capitol Gift Shop Products
Rep. Waxman and Sen. Obama today released a report finding that products from the Capitol gift shop contain dangerous amounts of lead. Jewelry and other inexpensive children's gifts sold in the four Capitol gift shops contain enough lead to cause permanent medical harm and may be fatal to small children if ingested. Rep. Waxman and Sen. Obama call on the Bush Administration to ban lead in children's products.
December 7, 2006
Waxman Repeats Request for FDA to Investigate Nasal Decongestants
Based on the recently released results of a new study, Rep. Waxman today renewed his request that FDA investigate whether phenylephrine oral nasal decongestants are effective.
December 6, 2006
New Documents Reveal Unauthorized Halliburton Security Subcontracts in Iraq
Contrary to the testimony of top Pentagon officials, new documents obtained by Reps. Waxman and Van Hollen disclose that Halliburton subcontractors in Iraq had security subcontracts with Blackwater that Army officials say were prohibited under Halliburton's contract.
December 6, 2006
Waxman Objects to EPA Announcement on Lead Air Quality Standards
Rep. Waxman strongly urges that the EPA renounce a dangerous proposal that would eliminate the national ambient air quality standards for lead air pollution. These standards provide a baseline of public health protection throughout the country against highly toxic lead air pollution.
December 5, 2006
Democrats Oppose Plan to Privatize GSA Contract Auditing
Reps. Waxman, Oberstar, and Norton write to GSA Administrator Doan, objecting to her proposal to replace experienced federal auditors working for the GSA Inspector General with inexperienced private contractors.
November 30, 2006
Democrats Push to Stop EPA Library Closures
In an ongoing effort to protect and preserve the vast resources of the Environmental Protection Agency, Reps. Gordon, Dingell, Waxman, and Oberstar call on the agency to stop efforts to close libraries across the country pending a review by Congress.
November 20, 2006
Democrats Ask Leavitt to Rescind Keroack Appointment
Rep. Waxman and other Members of Congress criticize the appointment of Dr. Eric Keroack, a medical director whose clinics provide false information about breast cancer and deny contraception even to married couples, to an HHS post that includes oversight of the federal family planning program.
October 25, 2006
Senior Democrats Reject Superficial Bush Counterterrorism Plan Before Elections
Rep. Waxman joins senior Democratic members of Congress in rejecting President Bush's decision to roll out a superficial counterterrorism plan directly before midterm elections.
October 25, 2006
Bush Cabinet Secretaries Have Frequently Traveled on Private Jets at Taxpayer Expense
Rep. Waxman reveals that Bush agency heads have taken 125 trips to over 300 locations aboard private jets, helicopters, and other aircraft at taxpayer expense and urges OMB Director Rob Portman to impose a moratorium on this luxury travel.
October 23, 2006
Based on Claritin-D Advertisement, Rep. Waxman Renews Request That FDA Investigate Phenylephrine Oral Nasal Decongestants
Citing a new Claritin-D advertisement, Rep. Waxman renews his request that the FDA investigate whether phenyleprhine oral nasal decongestants are effective. In the ad, Schering-Plough announced that it will not reformulate Claritin-D, a pseudoephedrine-based oral nasal decongestant, to switch to phenylephrine.
October 16, 2006
Waxman Asks Mehlman about Abramoff U2 Tickets, Releases Mehlman Financial Disclosure Form
Rep. Waxman asks former White House Director of Political Affairs, Ken Mehlman, whether he accepted tickets to a U2 concert from Jack Abramoff and, if he did accept the tickets, why he failed to report them on his 2001 financial disclosure form.
October 13, 2006
US Trade Policies Threaten Access to Medicines
Rep. Waxman and Sen. Kennedy have requested that GAO investigate the impact of US trade policy on access to medicines in the developing world. The request stemmed from a concern that despite the US obligation to respect public health in its trade negotiations, the Administration has prioritized intellectual property rights above access to medicines.
October 12, 2006
HHS Misled Public about Medicare Drug Premiums; Seniors Will Pay Significantly More in 2007
The Department of Health and Human Services erred when it claimed that seniors would not face premium increases for their Medicare Part D coverage in 2007. A new analysis released by Rep. Waxman shows that for the average senior, premiums will increase by over 10%, with some seniors enrolled in the lowest-priced plans facing even larger increases.
October 11, 2006
Rep. Waxman Questions Timing of NARA Inquiry
Rep. Waxman today wrote to Chairman Davis regarding the timing of a request for materials from the National Archives and Records Administration relating to Samuel R. Berger, former National Security Advisor to President Clinton, which followed on the heels of a request by Republican members for a Committee investigation of Mr. Berger.
September 27, 2006
Rep. Waxman Releases Internal Commerce Department E-Mails on Climate Change
Rep. Waxman requests Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez explain emails that appear to show that his office denied a media request to interview a NOAA scientist who had concluded that global warming may lead to more dangerous hurricanes.
September 26, 2006
100+ Members of Congress Urge EPA to Allow States to Tackle Global Warming
Rep. Waxman and more than 100 colleagues call upon EPA to allow states to move forward with stronger state auto emissions standards to fight global warming pollution.
September 25, 2006
Senior Democrats Urge Hastert to Hold Hearings on Increase in Global Terrorist Threat
House Democratic Leader Pelosi, Rep. Waxman, and other senior Democratic members today sent a letter to Speaker Hastert urging him to hold hearings on a new classified report by the nation’s 16 intelligence agencies reportedly concluding that the Bush Administration’s actions in Iraq are increasing the danger of terrorism against the United States, spawning a new generation of Islamic radicalism.
September 25, 2006
Rep. Waxman Commends Royal Society for Efforts Against Scientific Misinformation
Rep. Waxman commends the Royal Society for its efforts to persuade ExxonMobil to cease funding organizations that spread misinformation on global warming. He shares a document that the ExxonMobil-funded American Petroleum Institute sent to misinform Members of Congress about the validity of certain global warming scientific studies.
September 22, 2006
Based on a New Study, Rep. Waxman Renews Request for FDA Investigation of Phenylephrine Decongestants
Citing a study conducted and completed in 2006, Rep. Waxman renews his request that FDA investigate whether pheylepherine oral nasal decongestants are effective. Manufacturers have begun to offer alternatives that eliminate pseudoephedrine and relay instead on phenylephrine, which permits them to be sold over-the-counter without any restrictions.
September 22, 2006
Rep. Waxman Presses for Explanation of CDC’s Failure to Update HIV Compendium
Rep. Waxman sends follow up letters to HHS and CDC regarding CDC’s inadequate response to his query about the HIV Compendium. The Compendium, a key compilation of evidence-based prevention measures, has not been updated since its 1999 release, although government experts have identified multiple new proven programs.
September 22, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Documents on FDA Inspections of Fresh Produce Firms
Following the 20th outbreak of E. coli linked to fresh produce since 1995, Rep. Waxman requests FDA inspection and enforcement records related to spinach and other fresh produce firms, including any record of enforcement actions recommended by FDA staff but ultimately not taken.
September 21, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Documents and Briefing on CPA Cronyism Allegations
In light of recent media reports contradicting Pentagon claims that political ideology played no role in hiring practices at the Coalition Provisional Authority, Rep. Waxman requests that the Pentagon produce documents related to the screening and hiring of "temporary political appointees" to fill key roles in the Iraq reconstruction effort.
September 20, 2006
Reps. Hoyer and Waxman Ask for Independent Investigation into CPA Hiring
Following reports of undue political influence in hiring employees for the Coalition Provisional Authority, Reps. Hoyer and Waxman call for an independent investigation.
September 20, 2006
Rep. Waxman Works to Increase Flu Immunization Rates Among Health Care Workers
Rep. Waxman asks the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to take greater steps to ensure that health care workers get their annual flu shots. Higher immunization rates among health care workers will not only keep them healthier, it will keep their patients healthier as well.
September 19, 2006
Rep. Waxman Releases Internal Commerce Department E-Mails on Climate Change
Rep. Waxman requests Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez explain emails that appear to show that his office denied a media request to interview a NOAA scientist who had concluded that global warming may lead to more dangerous hurricanes.
September 15, 2006
Rep. Waxman's Letter to Dr. Edward Wegman Regarding his Recent Congressional Testimony and Report on Global Warming
Letter requesting information about reports
September 15, 2006
Committee Requests Response to Report from Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service
Reps. Waxman and Davis request additional information about the activities of Azeezaly Jaffer, former Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at the Postal Service, who was found in a report by the Inspector General to have engaged in a wide range of misconduct.
September 14, 2006
Rep. Waxman Again Requests an Investigation of the National Security Agency’s Warrantless Spying Program
Rep. Waxman, along with his colleagues, wrote a letter to Department of Justice Inspector General Glenn A. Fine again requesting more information about the National Security Agency’s (NSA) warrantless spying program. In response to a December 20, 2005 letter sent by Members of Congress, the Office of the Inspector General stated that the NSA investigation falls outside the jurisdiction of the office and referred the matter to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). This letter again asks the Office of the Inspector General to conduct the investigation because the OPR does not have the security clearance needed to do so.
Letter to DOJ (July 9, 2006)
DOJ Response (February 2, 2006)
Letter to DOJ (February 15, 2006)
DOJ Response (May 10, 2006)
Letter to DOJ (May 11, 2006)
DOJ Response(July 20, 2006)
September 7, 2006
Rep. Waxman Urges NFL to Reexamine Drug Policy
In the wake of new reports about widespread use of HGH by NFL players, and new information in the case of Carolina Panthers players who used numerous performance enhancing drugs, Rep. Waxman asks the NFL to reassess its drug policy.
August 24, 2006
Rep. Waxman Inquires About Omission of Evolutionary Biology from Federal Grant Program
Rep. Waxman asks for details regarding the exclusion of evolutionary biology, a core component of the biological sciences, from the eligibility rules for the Department of Education's new "National Smart Grant" program.
August 23, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Investigation of Effectiveness of Phenylephrine Nasal Decongestants
Rep. Waxman asks FDA to investigate whether phenylephrine oral nasal decongestants are effective. Manufacturers have begun to offer alternatives that eliminate pseudoephedrine and rely instead on phenylephrine, which permits them to be sold over-the-counter without any restrictions. Medical studies indicate that phenylephrine may be no more effective than placebo in alleviating nasal congestion, raising questions regarding FDA’s conclusion that the drug is safe and effective for over-the-counter use.
August 10, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Medicaid Documents to be Properly Posted on Website
Rep. Waxman asks that guidance letters provided to state Medicaid programs be provided on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website in a format generally accessible to standard computer users.
August 10, 2006
FEMA Trailers Exhibit Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde Gas
Reps. Waxman and Melancon request information from FEMA regarding hazardous levels of formaldehyde gas, a respiratory irritant and carcinogen, detected in FEMA-issued trailers used for housing Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Tests reveal that 94 percent of trailers tested had indoor levels of formaldehyde above EPA safety guidelines.
August 3, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Investigation Into Poor Mail Service in Los Angeles Area
Rep. Waxman requests that the USPS Inspector General initiate an investigation to identify the cause of the continuing delays at the Los Angeles mail processing center. An anonymous report received by Rep. Waxman shows unacceptable delays in both first class and periodical mail, confirming reports by constituents of poor mail service.
August 1, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Public Participation and Transparency in Media Ownership Debate
Rep. Waxman, along with 83 of his House colleagues, writes the FCC regarding our nation’s broadcast media ownership rules. They strongly urge the FCC to debate any potential changes in media ownership rules in an open and public manner, and allow the greatest level of public participation possible while making such crucial decisions.
July 24, 2006
EPA Rulemaking Delay May Harm Public Health
Rep. Waxman, along with Sens. Boxer and Obama, protests an EPA plan to further delay the final Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule, which is already years overdue. Another year of delay will allow more children to be exposed to hazardous lead contamination in their homes and undermine the public health.
July 24, 2006
Federal Prosecutors Are Underfunded and Understaffed
Reps. Waxman and Conyers reveal that U.S. Attorney offices across the nation are being undermined by attorney vacancies and lack of funding, with some offices facing shortages of even basic supplies, like binder clips and envelopes. In staff interviews, Assistant U.S. Attorneys reported that the problems are affecting the outcome of both criminal and civil cases.
July 21, 2006
FDA Scientists Disclose Political Interference within the Agency
Rep. Waxman writes Secretary Leavitt about a survey that reveals that many FDA scientists have been asked "to provide incomplete, inaccurate or misleading information" to the public and elected officials.
July 20, 2006
Committee Requests Bush Administration Climate Change Documents
In a letter to the President's Council on Environmental Quality, Reps. Waxman and Davis ask Chairman James Connaughton to provide any internal documents related to climate change, including any actions by former Chairman Phillip Cooney.
July 6, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Information About Possible Cruise Ship Contracts
Rep. Waxman sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff regarding a recent report that DHS is considering renting cruise ships to house illegal immigrants detained in the United States. Recent experience has shown that using cruise ships for temporary housing is enormously expensive.
July 5, 2006
New Contracts to Replace Halliburton Troop Support Contract
Rep. Waxman reveals that the Defense Department is moving to terminate Halliburton’s LOGCAP troop support contract, and he raises questions about aspects of the Department’s plans that fail to maximize competition and create potential for serious conflicts of interest.
June 28, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls on President to Require More Efficient Vehicles
Rep. Waxman, Rep. Edward J. Markey, and 60 other Members of Congress wrote to President Bush to request that he “take immediate action to increase the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks.” U.S. imports of foreign oil have risen to 65% of U.S. consumption.
June 14, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Information on Use of CDC Jet
Rep. Waxman sent a letter to Secretary Leavitt requesting additional information regarding the Secretary's extensive travel aboard a private jet that had been leased by CDC for responding to public health emergencies.
June 13, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls for Public Accounting of Rove's Actions in CIA Leak Case
In light of reports that Special Counsel Fitzgerald will not pursue criminal charges against Karl Rove -- and does not appear likely to file a report or make other public statements about findings -- Rep. Waxman renews his request to Chairman Davis for a Congressional investigation that would provide public accountability and address unanswered questions.
June 9. 2006
Rep. Waxman Concludes Principi's Actions Were 'Proper and Ethical'
Rep. Waxman writes to VA Secretary Nicholson to thank him for supplying requested documents and to notify him that Rep. Waxman is satisfied that former Secretary Principi's actions with respect to QTC Management Inc. were "proper and ethical."
June 7, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls on FCC to Fulfill its Intended Role as a Defender of Diversity in Broadcasting
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues on the Future of American Media Caucus wrote to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission asking the FCC to strengthen existing rules and not further damage an already weak structure intended to protect diversity in American broadcasting. Any action on media ownership similar to what was proposed by the FCC in 2003 would be an unmitigated disaster. Rep. Waxman is deeply concerned about the impact that further media consolidation would have upon our democracy. The FCC should fulfill its intended role as a strong defender of diversity in broadcasting.
June 6, 2006
Democrats Ask Hastert to Ban Smoking in House Buildings
Nineteen Democrats write to Speaker Hastert asking him to bring the Capitol Complex into compliance with District of Columbia law and ban smoking in the Capitol Complex. Effective on April 3, DC law prohibited smoking in any workplace or indoor public place.
May 30, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Update to HIV Compendium
Rep. Waxman writes to CDC Director Gerberding to ask why in seven years the agency has failed to update a crucial document identifying HIV prevention programs that have been shown to reduce risk behaviors and HIV transmission.
May 25, 2006
GAO Finds Improper Conversions of Political Appointees to Career Government Posts
In a letter to OPM, Rep. Waxman and Rep. Danny Davis ask Director Linda Springer to review whether OPM's procedures properly guard against favoritism for appointees in the otherwise merit-based federal workforce.
May 25, 2006
Funding Increase Needed for Heart Disease and Stroke Research, Prevention and Treatment Programs
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues write to the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee asking for an increase in funding for heart disease and stroke research, prevention and treatment programs during the FY 2007 appropriations process. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the United States.
May 25, 2006
Government Needs to Protect the Health and Safety of Responders In Case of Pandemic Influenza
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues write to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to express their concern that planning and preparations for pandemic influenza fail to address the occupational threat of pandemic flu to nurses and other health care workers. It is imperative that the health and safety of responders be an integral part of any national preparations.
May 23, 2006
Democrats Ask GAO to Examine Whether Part D Plans Employ Management Techniques
Ranking Members Dingell, Brown, Rangel, Stark, and Waxman ask GAO to look into whether Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans use management techniques to prevent patients from getting their medicines.
May 17, 2006
Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats Request Investigation of Oil Companies
Rep. Waxman and 17 members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee write to Committee Chairman Barton requesting that the chief executive officers of the major oil company be brought before the committee to provide testimony on current gasoline prices.
May 17, 2006
Dramatic Rise in Collusion Between Pharma and Generic Drug Companies Hiking Prices
Sen. Schumer and Rep. Waxman write to the heads of the two major pharmaceutical trade organizations asking them to take a strong, public stance against the recent dramatic rise in settlements where pharmaceutical companies pay off generic drug companies to keep cheaper generics off the market.
May 16, 2006
President Must Explain His Position on Birth Control
In his fifth letter to President Bush on the subject, Rep. Waxman and his Democratic colleagues demand that the President finally explain his position on birth control by answering six simple questions about access to contraception and sex education.
May 15, 2006
Reps. Waxman and Frank Renew Document Request After HUD Chief's Comments About Political Test For Contracts
In a letter to HUD Secretary Jackson, Reps. Waxman and Frank renew their request for documents relating to Department contracts after the Secretary's conflicting explanations for his comment that he decided not to award a contract to a contractor with "a heck of a proposal" because the contractor expressed a negative view of the President.
May 11, 2006
Defense Department Plans to Block Transport of Gasoline to Iraq
In a letter to Secretary Rumsfeld, Rep. Waxman asks why the Defense Department recently decided to prohibit an American contractor from using a military border crossing to deliver essential fuels from Kuwait to Iraq.
May 11, 2006
USA Today Article May Have Influenced Lack of House Vote on Preventing Fraudulent Access to Phone Records
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues ask the Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to request a full committee hearing concerning the telecommunications companies who provided the records of millions of Americans to the NSA without consumers' knowledge or consent. The committee recently passed H.R. 4943, the Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act, which would protect consumers from having their phone calls accessed without their permission. Although this legislation was scheduled for a vote on the House floor, it was pulled because of undisclosed concerns of the House Intelligence Committee that may be related to a USA Today article.
May 10, 2006
National Children's Study Should Receive Needed Funding
The National Children's Study, the largest long-term study of childhood illnesses in America, is at risk of losing significant funding. Rep. Waxman supports full funding of this significant and cost-effective study.
May 9, 2006
Reps. Waxman and Frank Question HUD Chief's Comments about Political Test for Contracts
In a letter to HUD Secretary Jackson, Reps. Waxman and Frank ask for an explanation of the Secretary's public admission that he decided not to award a contract to a contractor with "a heck of a proposal" because the contractor expressed a negative view of the President.
May 9, 2006
Rep. Waxman Questions HHS, CDC Censorship of Conference Session
In a letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt, Rep. Waxman asks why HHS and CDC censored a conference session critical of abstinence-only education in response to political pressure.
May 8, 2006
Math and Science Education Critical to our Future
In a letter to House Appropriators, Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues to request substantial funding for math and science education in the FY 2007 budget.
May 1, 2006
Rep. Waxman Questions FDA's Approval of Popular Antibiotic, Ketek
In an letter to Acting Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach, Reps. Waxman and Markey question the Food and Drug Association's (FDA) actions surrounding its approval of Aventis' drug telithromycin (Ketek), an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial lung and sinus infections in adults. Based on a review of public documents, it appears FDA approved this drug on flimsy data without resolving serious safety issues and without punishing Aventis for failing to disclose to the FDA grave flaws in a key safety study.
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Appendix B
May 1, 2006
Rep. Waxman Still Seeking Answers from FERC Chairman
In a third letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Kelliher, Rep. Waxman seeks answers to specific questions about the circumstances surrounding FERC's favorable settlement with the Southern Company.
April 27, 2006
Congress Must Investigate Energy Price Gouging
In a letter to Speaker Hastert, Rep. Waxman pushes for a Congressional investigation into the causes of skyrocketing energy prices. Congress must use its oversight powers to ensure that consumers are not being unfairly charged at the pump while energy companies reap record profits.
April 26, 2006
Questions Raised About Performance of Medicare Call Centers
In a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rep. Waxman requests additional information about reported problems at Medicare call centers. These call centers are a vital resource for seniors who are struggling to enroll in the complicated Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, and the information being provided should be complete and accurate.
April 25, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Information on Former VA Secretary's Relationship with Major Contractor
In a letter to the VA, Rep. Waxman asks Secretary Nicholson to describe the communications between former Secretary Anthony Principi and QTC Management Inc., where he is now chairman of the board. QTC has over $1 billion in contracts with the department.
April 18, 2006
Letter From Governor Schwarzenegger Opposing H.R. 4167, The National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005
More Information
April 18, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks for Grocery Manufacturers Association's Views on the Impacts of the Food Uniformity Act
Rep. Waxman wrote to C. Manly Molpus of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) in order to ask for clarification of the GMA's views on the impacts of H.R. 4167, proposed legislation to remove state and local governmental authority to guarantee the safety of the food supply.
April 13, 2006
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for FBI Building Contains Significant Flaws and Omissions
In a letter to the General Services Administration, Rep. Waxman raises new concerns about proposed expansion of the FBI building at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. The impact statement uses faulty analysis, incomplete data, and does not address significant safety and quality of life issues.
April 7, 2006
America Wants and Needs Investment in the Arts
Rep. Waxman supports full funding for the National Endowment for the Arts to save programs that aid child development, contribute substantially to our economy, and enhance communities across the country.
April 6, 2006
New Questions Raised About White House Role in Leaking Classified Iraq Intelligence
In a letter to President Bush, Rep. Waxman asks for a full accounting of the President's and Vice President's actions in authorizing leaks of classified intelligence about Iraq, while at the same time concealing the President's knowledge of serious doubts about Iraq's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
April 6, 2006
Federal Funds Needed to Offset Cost of Jailing Criminal Aliens
Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues from the California delegation in requesting full funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. This program reimburses state and local governments for costs associated with jailing criminal aliens and is especially important to California, which spends more than $750 million annually to incarcerate undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes.
April 6, 2006
Medicare Should Reimburse States for Emergency Drug Coverage in Wake of Medicare Confusion
Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues to urge the Secretary of Health and Human Services to immediately reimburse states that have been providing emergency drug coverage to low income seniors and people with disabilities after their drug coverage was dropped in the confusion of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit.
April 5, 2006
GAO Report Reveals Serious Shortcomings in U.S. Approach to Global AIDS Crisis
Rep. Waxman writes to Secretary Rice asking her for changes in the Administration's implementation of the abstinence spending requirement -- which GAO finds is posing challenges to prevention efforts in countries most hard-hit by the AIDS epidemic -- and calling for congressional reconsideration of the requirement.
April 4, 2006
Inspector General Finds Convicted Official Influenced Award of ESSI Contract
Rep. Waxman renews his request for information about the award of a no-bid defense contract to Engineered Support Systems, Inc., a company closely affiliated with President Bush's uncle, citing a new IG report that finds Darleen Druyun improperly influenced the contract award.
March 30, 2006
FERC Chairman's Response Fails to Address Central Questions
Rep. Waxman writes FERC Chairman Kelliher that his response to Rep. Waxman's March 27 letter neglects to address key questions about the motivations behind the favorable settlement for Southern Company and the communications between the FERC chief of staff and the company.
March 28, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach to Explain Inconsistent Statements About FDA's Performance Under PDUFA
In an effort to understand the FDA's progress under the Prescription Drug User Free Act Rep. Waxman writes to the FDA Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach requesting an explanation of the apparent conflict between the FDA's in-court statements that the review of the new drug application (NDA) for human growth hormone filed by Sandoz in 2003 is ongoing and the FDA's statement in its FY 2007 Congressional Budget Request that the Agency had completed review of "100%" of the NDAs for 2003.
March 27, 2006
Popular Sodas and Fruit and Energy Drinks May Contain Carcinogen
Reps. Waxman and Markey write to Acting FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach asking him to respond to recent reports that, since 1990, FDA has had evidence that many sodas and fruit and energy drinks—including popular children’s drinks—contain benzene, a dangerous carcinogen, but has failed to take any enforcement actions or alert the public. The letter calls for FDA to take immediate action to protect children and all consumers from the risk of benzene.
March 27, 2006
Questions Raised About Sweetheart Deal at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Rep. Waxman asks why FERC Chairman Kelliher and his chief of staff bypassed the career staff handling the case and intervened to reach an unusually favorable settlement with the politically well-connected Southern Company.
March 22, 2006
Democratic Leader Pelosi and Rep. Waxman Question President on Signing Budget Bill
Democratic Leader Pelosi and Rep. Waxman, Senior Democrat of the House Government Reform Committee, write to the President requesting clarification on his knowledge that the budget bill he signed on February 8, 2006 was different from the bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 21, 2006
Rep. Waxman Expresses Serious Concerns About Bank Investments in Real Estate Development
In a letter to Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan, Rep. Waxman and his colleagues express serious concern about three recent rulings by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency related to allowing banks to invest in a windmill farm, build and own hotels, and speculate in condominium development. Congress has barred national banks from engaging in commercial and residential real estate development. Any increased involvement of banks in commercial activities could put the U.S. financial system at risk and cause unnecessary hardships for the FDIC, the U.S. Treasury, and ultimately the American taxpayer.
March 20, 2006
Rep. Waxman Renews Call for Congressional Action on Katrina Contracting
In a letter to Chairman Davis, Rep. Waxman asks again for oversight hearings to investigate the Administration’s failure to manage and oversee the Katrina reconstruction contracts. He also requests that the Chairman schedule hearings and markup of the Hurricane Katrina Accountability and Contracting Reform Act (H.R. 3838), which Rep. Waxman, Leader Pelosi, and other Democrats introduced six months ago.
March 16, 2006
Education for Democracy Act Helps Children to Become Active Citizens
Rep. Waxman joined a bipartisan group of members to call for full funding of the Education for Democracy Act, which helps millions of children, both in the United States and around the world, to become active and productive democratic citizens.
March 16, 2006
AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Face Ongoing Funding Shortages, Threatening Comprehensive Treatment
Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues in urging increased funding for AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) under the Ryan White CARE Act. The funding shortages facing this critical safety net for the 1.1 million Americans living with AIDS are a real threat to the States' ability to provide comprehensive treatment.
March 16, 2006
Federal Commitment to Public Broadcasting is Needed
In two letters to the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Waxman calls for the federal government to maintain its solid base of support for public television and radio stations.
March 16, 2006
Reading is Fundamental Program Promotes Literacy and Enthusiasm for Reading
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues wrote to the House Appropriations Committee in support of a Reading is Fundamental program that distributes free books to millions of at risk youth around the country, promoting literacy and a life long love of books.
March 16, 2006
National and Community Service Funding Sponsors Public Service Programs
Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues in supporting funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service, which sponsors a variety of public service programs serving vital needs in communities all around the country.
March 16, 2006
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Funding Should Support Adequate Staffing
Rep. Waxman joins with his colleagues to ask that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing our nation’s laws against discrimination in the workplace, receive the funding necessary to increase staffing levels in an attempt to eliminate backlog.
March 16, 2006
Rep. Waxman Opposes Cuts to Americorps
In letters to the Appropriations and Budget Committees, Rep. Waxman opposes cuts to the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps. NCCC members provide national and community service through work in schools, non-profit organizations, community projects, and disaster response.
March 16, 2006
Community Development Block Grant Program Spurs Home Ownership and Rehabilitation
Rep. Waxman joined his colleagues in expressing his support for $4.3 billion in funding for the Community Development Block Program in the Fiscal Year 2007 Transportation, Treasury, and HUD Appropriations bill. This program provides our communities with tools to help spur home ownership, housing rehabilitation, public improvements, public services, and economic development projects.
March 16, 2006
21st Century Learning Centers Program Provides After School Care to Millions of Children
Rep. Waxman joined his colleagues in urging the House Appropriations Committee to consider $2.5 billion in funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers. If fully funded, CCLC could provide after school care to over 3.4 million children.
March 16, 2006
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program Addresses Needs of Vulnerable Citizens
Rep. Waxman joined his colleagues in expressing his support for $424 million in funding for the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program, which is the only federal housing program that specifically provides cities and states with the resources to address the housing crisis facing people living with AIDS.
March 16, 2006
Arts in Education Program Provides Support for Academic Performance and Development
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues urge the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies to include $53 million for the Arts in Education program at the U.S. Department of Education. Research has demonstrated that there is a link between arts education and students' academic performance and social development.
March 16, 2006
Historic Preservation Strengthens our National Legacy
As a member of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues in supporting America’s core historic preservation programs. These programs protect America’s historic places and help to safeguard and strengthen our national legacy.
March 16, 2006
Funding Requested for America’s Libraries and their Technology Resources
Rep. Waxman calls for $220 million for the Library Services and Technology Act and $100 million for the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program. These critical programs ensure greater public access to information, increase technology, and greatly improve education and literacy.
March 15, 2006
President May Have Known of Constitutional Defect Before Bill Signing
Rep. Waxman asks the White House to respond to information that the Speaker of the House called President Bush to alert him that the version of the Reconciliation Act he was about to sign differed from the version that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Waxman writes: “If the President signed the Reconciliation Act knowing its constitutional infirmity, he would in effect be placing himself above the Constitution.”
March 15, 2006
The Bush Administration Is Undermining International Needle Exchange Efforts
Reps. Waxman and Cummings write to Secretary of State Rice expressing concern that the Administration has presented “a distorted picture of the science” to European Union officials on the effectiveness of needle-exchange program in reducing the spread of AIDS.
March 15, 2006
The Title X National Family Planning Programs Protect Public Health
Rep. Waxman joins his colleagues to call for $375 million for the Title X national family planning program. This increase over current funding levels pales in comparison to the $700 million in funding that Title X would receive if it merely kept pace with inflation. Title X is cost effective and provides contraceptive and preventative health care services to over five million low-income women.
March 13, 2006
Rep. Waxman Supports Full Membership for Israel's Magen David Adom
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues write to Secretary of State Rice thanking her for the vital role America played in winning approval of the Third Additional Protocol to the Geneva Convention and asking for her continued involvement until this important humanitarian issue is resolved. Many international organizations will meet to consider the full membership of Israel's Magen David Adom humanitarian aid society, and it is America's responsibility to lead these efforts.
March 13, 2006
Medicare Part D Enrollment Deadline Needs Extension to Combat Implementation Woes
Rep. Waxman joins his Democratic colleagues in asking the President to extend the Medicare Part D enrollment deadline and to end the penalty for late enrollment as seniors across the country are still without service or plagued by administrative errors.
March 9, 2006
New Documents Show FDA Mischaracterized Its Review of Plan B
Documents obtained by Rep. Waxman undercut FDA’s claim that the Plan B application raised “novel” issues requiring extended additional analysis.
March 9, 2006
Increase in Funding for the Office of Generic Drugs Would Bring More Medicine to the Sick
Rep. Waxman calls for a $15 million increase in funding for the Office of Generic Drugs at the FDA to help bring inexpensive, life-saving medicines to market.
March 9, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks for Explanation of Website Removal Following Criticisms
In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Leavitt, Rep. Waxman asks for the restoration of a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website providing health information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender population. The website was apparently removed after attacks from the Family Research Council, an anti-gay right wing group.
March 8, 2006
Rep. Waxman Expresses Frustration Over Lack of Response from Governor Schwarzenegger
After a February 8 letter and attempts to reach Governor Schwarzenegger by phone go unanswered, Rep. Waxman again writes to the Governor regarding pressing legislation on the House floor today that threatens California's - and all States' - food safety laws.
March 8, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks DHS for Updated Audit of Carnival Cruise Line Contract
In a letter to Homeland Security Inspector General Skinner, Rep. Waxman asks that the Department re-examine the contracts for hurricane housing on cruise ships now that the six-month contract period has concluded and all passenger and cost information known. The letter includes a preliminary staff analysis indicating that the actual costs to house individuals on the ships were much higher than initially estimated.
March 7, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks House Budget Committee to Restore Funding for Public Housing Programs
Rep. Waxman joined his colleagues to urge the House Budget Committee to restore funding for public housing programs. Ending years of low funding is critical to ensuring that the 2.5 million American families who live in public housing have the clean, safe, affordable housing they deserve.
March 7, 2006
Rep. Waxman Opposes Cuts to the Community Development Block Grant Fund
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues write to the House Budget Committee to express their opposition to proposed cuts in the FY 2007 HUD budget. The letter expresses strong opposition to $1.502 billion in cuts to the Community Development Block Grant Fund. Rep. Waxman is concerned about the impact the cuts will have on the communities that have benefited from the program. This program funds homeownership, housing rehabilitation, public improvements, public service, and economic development projects.
March 6, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks House Budget Committee to Protect Funding for the Urban Indian Health Program
Rep. Waxman joined his colleagues to urge the House Budget Committee to preserve the Indian Health Service's (IHS) Urban Indian Health Program (UIHP) funding for public housing programs in the FY 2007 budget resolution. The President's FY07 budget proposal to eliminate the UIHP would have detrimental effects on urban Indian communities across the country.
March 2, 2006
Rep. Waxman Opposes Bush Administration's Deal with Dubai Ports World
Rep. Waxman joined 40 other House Democrats in a letter opposing the Bush Administration’s approval of a deal to allow Dubai Ports World, a company owned by the United Arab Emirates, to manage six U.S. ports. The letter expresses concern that the deal would reinforce the Arab boycott against Israel and the UAE funding of Hamas.
March 2, 2006
Rep. Waxman and Sen. Kerry Again Question Administration's Emissions Claims
In a follow-up to the Administration's response to their Jan. 26, 2006, letter that questioned Dr. Paula Dobriansky's statements that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions have fallen in recent years, Rep. Waxman and Sen. Kerry remind Dr. Dobriansky that under this Administration, U.S. emissions have hit their highest level ever.
March 2, 2006
Rep. Waxman Questions Vaccine Budget Cuts
In a letter to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rep. Waxman expresses his concern that the President's budget cuts essential vaccine funding.
March 2, 2006
Rep. Waxman Fights Bill that Would Preempt Strong State Food Safety Laws
As H.R. 4167, "The National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005", comes to the floor, Rep. Waxman leads opposition to the bill, which would hamper California's - and all states' - ability to implement laws regulating food safety. Rep. Waxman sent several Dear Colleague letters to Members of Congress and received numerous letters from the States and other groups joining him in opposition to this bill.
March 1, 2006
Administration Budget Would Eliminate Vital Poverty Relief Programs
Rep. Waxman opposes the elimination of the Community Services Block Grant in the President’s FY 2007 budget. With more and more Americans living in poverty, CSBG programs provide vital services, strengthen low income communities, and foster economic self-sufficiency.
February 28, 2006
Rep. Waxman Asks About Jeb Bush's Role in the Award of the Carnival Cruise Lines Contract
Rep. Waxman asks Florida Governor Jeb Bush about his role in securing a $236 million contract for Carnival Cruise Lines in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. New emails show that the governor facilitated Carnival’s contact with FEMA as it negotiated this boondoggle contract.
February 27, 2006
Protection of Airline Pensions Will Provide Retirement Benefits to Thousands
As part of comprehensive pension reform legislation, Rep. Waxman supports an extended deadline for airlines to meet their pension obligations. This is a critical step to securing well-defined retirement benefits for thousands of workers in the airline industry.
February 27, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls for Subpoena of Documents on Halliburton Profits
In a letter to Chairman Davis, Rep. Waxman outlines over $250 million in cost reimbursements, profits, and bonuses that Halliburton has received from the Army Corps of Engineers for billings Defense Department auditors deemed unreasonable and unsupported. Rep. Waxman requests that the Committee subpoena key documents relating to Halliburton’s bonuses that the Defense Department has failed to provide.
February 23, 2006
Rep. Waxman Protests FDA Claim That State Liability Lawsuits Are Preempted
In a letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt, Reps. Waxman, Dingell, and Brown protest FDA’s announcement of its view that FDA-approved drug labeling preempts state liability actions, including product liability and medical malpractice cases. The FDA’s claim is “misleading in its justification for the preemption claim” and contains “critical omissions and misstatements.” Without ever giving the public an opportunity to comment, the FDA’s claim also represents a reversal of “long-standing FDA policy of permitting complementary state activities intended to protect consumers from unsafe drugs.” Senators Edward M Kennedy and Christopher J. Dodd sent a separate letter to Secretary Leavitt urging him to withdraw the preemption language.
Senate Letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt
February 16, 2006
New Federally Funded Abstinence Program Guidelines Based on Ideology, Not Science
In a letter, Rep. Waxman calls on HHS Secretary Leavitt to retract new Community-Based Abstinence Education funding guidelines that are based on ideology, not public health.
February 16, 2006
Legislation to End the Oil Company Windfall Would Protect Taxpayer Dollars
In a letter to the Chairman of the House Resources Committee, Rep. Waxman supports H.R. 4749, the Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act. H.R. 4749 would block a multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded windfall to Big Oil and force oil companies to pay for the privilege to drill on America’s public lands.
February 16, 2006
New White House Report Abandons State of the Union Energy Goals, Relies on an Energy Policy of “Increased Scarcity and Rising Prices”
In a letter to the Council of Economic Advisers, Reps. Waxman, Kaptur, and Jim Davis ask why the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers differs so significantly from the President’s energy goals in the State of the Union Address. While the new report continues to press for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, it fails to discuss hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, or fuel cells. The report also fails to explain how the President’s State of the Union goal of making ethanol from wood chips and switch grass “practical and competitive within six years” will be achieved.
February 15, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls for Strong Action Against The Genocide in Darfur, Sudan
Rep. Waxman sent a letter urging President Bush to take strong action against the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. The letter calls for increased support for the African Union troops patrolling Darfur, a Security Council resolution authorizing a UN peacekeeping force in Darfur, and more pressure on Khartoum to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for Southern Sudan.
February 15, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls For a Repeal of a Provision Intended to Protect Drug Manufacturers
In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Rep. Waxman and colleagues addressed concerns that a stealth provision was added into the Defense Appropriations Act without Congressional debate or public scrutiny. This provision would shield Manufacturers from taking responsibility for making faulty drugs and vaccines without adequately compensating patients affected by these drugs.
February 14, 2006
Legal Scholars Agree: Budget Bill Did Not Pass Both Houses and Is Not Valid Law
Several constitutional law experts contend that the budget bill the President signed on February 8, 2006, is "not constitutionally permissible" and "is not law." In a letter to the Democratic Leader, Rep. Waxman includes expert analyses he has gathered about the bill, which did not pass the House and Senate in identical form and therefore violates the Bicameral Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
February 10, 2006
Rep. Waxman Urges Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach To Release FDA Guidance Documents on Insulin and Human Growth Hormone
Rep. Waxman and Senator Hatch write to FDA Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach requesting that FDA issue guidance documents clarifying the approval requirements for generic versions of insulin and human growth hormone.
February 8, 2006
The Harmful Effects of the National Uniformity for Food Act on California
Rep. Waxman and Rep. Bono write to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to explain the harmful impacts of H.R. 4167 on California’s families and to encourage him to oppose this legislation. In addition to eliminating many of California’s day-to-day food safety programs, the National Uniformity for Food Act would destroy the long-standing public health protections of California’s Proposition 65, which requires warnings on foods containing chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects.
February 7, 2006
U.S. Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Votes to Block Two International Gay and Lesbian Organizations
Rep. Waxman signed a letter asking Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to explain why the U.S. representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted for an Iranian-sponsored initiative to block two international gay and lesbian organizations from obtaining consultative status within the organization. In doing so, the United States joined some of the world's most oppressive regimes, among them China, Cuba, Sudan, and Zimbabwe, and drastically reversed the past U.S. position on this effort.
February 6, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls for an End to Discriminatory Restrictions on Israel's Participation in the United Nations
Rep. Waxman joined over seventy of his colleagues in a letter urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to help end the continuing discriminatory restrictions on Israel’s participation in the United Nations. The letter calls for strong diplomatic pressure to ensure that Israel is accorded full rights in all UN forums.
February 3, 2006
Internal Documents Reveal That Medicare Drug Benefit Is Causing Chaos At Social Security Administration
In a letter to Speaker Hastert, Rep. Waxman asks for hearings on new revelations that budget cuts and the Medicare Part D program are overwhelming the Social Security Administration.
February 3, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests that Secretary Leavitt Maintain NIH's Lung Cancer Research Programs
Rep. Waxman and 13 members of Congress write to HHS Secretary Leavitt requesting that he provide adequate funding for NIH's Lung Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) so that these programs can continue to fulfill their mandate "to conduct research that will have the most immediate impact possible on reducing incidence and mortality of human cancer."
January 31, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests Funding for Community Service Block Grant
In a letter to President Bush, Rep. Waxman and colleagues request funding for Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) in the final FY 2006 appropriations for CSBG. CSBG provides funding for 1,100 grantees, primarily Community Action Agencies (CAA) nationwide, which provides important services to help low-income families and individuals become more self-sufficient.
January 31, 2006
Increasing Gas Prices and Record Profits for Oil Companies
Rep. Waxman wrote to all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to share information on increasing gasoline prices and the oil companies’ record profits.
January 30, 2006
Rep. Waxman and Chairman Davis Request Information on Postal Service Performance
In a letter to the Postmaster General, Rep. Waxman and Chairman Davis request information about service and delivery performance in advance of a scheduled February 16, 2006, hearing on the Postal Service.
January 27, 2006
Rep. Waxman Requests GAO Investigation Into Multi-Billion Dollar Medicare Windfall for Drug Industry
In a letter, Rep. Waxman asks GAO to investigate new evidence that the Republican-designed program will likely result in a multi-billion dollar windfall for drug manufacturers, at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
January 27, 2006
Democrats Protest Ideological Campaign Against HIV/AIDS Prevention Grantees
In a letter to the Secretary of State, Rep. Waxman, Sen. Durbin, and other leading Democrats object to certain conservative politicians' ideologically-driven efforts to defund HIV/AIDS prevention grantees in the developing world.
January 26, 2006
Rep. Waxman and Sen. Kerry Question Administration's Emissions Claims
In a letter, Rep. Waxman and Sen. Kerry ask Dr. Paula Dobriansky to explain why, as head of the U.S. delegation to the UN Conference on Climate Change, she stated that U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases had fallen, when in fact they have risen by 3.5% during the Bush Administration.
January 25, 2006
Dem. Leaders Call Drug Bill Result of “Corrupt Legislative Process,” Seek Investigation into Role of Tainted Lobbying Group
In a letter to Speaker Hastert, Democratic Leader Pelosi, Democratic Whip Hoyer, and Ranking Member Waxman ask for a congressional investigation into the role played by the Alexander Strategy Group, a lobbying firm closely linked to Tom DeLay and Jack Abramoff, in the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act and the drafting of the budget reconciliation bill currently before the Congress.
January 23, 2006
Rep. Waxman Urges Committee to Request White House Documents on Abramoff
In a letter to Chairman Davis, Rep. Waxman asks that the Committee seek from the White House information about the nature of lobbyist Jack Abramoff's relationship with the White House.
January 18, 2006
New Details from GAO Raise Further Concerns about Barrett Investigation Spending
Rep. Waxman asks Independent Counsel David M. Barrett for an explanation regarding why his office has been renting 11,500 square feet for only five full-time employees and other new details GAO recently provided on Mr. Barrett's expenditures. To date, his ten-and-a-half year investigation of former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros has cost the taxpayer over $21 million.
January 11, 2006
Labor Department Policy Suppressing Mine Inspection Reports Impedes Reform
Rep. Waxman asks the Labor Secretary Chao to reverse the Mine Safety and Health Administration's 2004 decision to exclude mine safety inspectors' notes in Freedom of Information Act responses. The agency's secrecy policy limited disclosure about hundreds of safety violations at the Sago mine for years before the recent disaster.
January 9, 2006
Rep. Waxman Calls for an Investigation of President Bush's Secret Authorization of Domestic Surveillance
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues ask H. Marshall Jarrett, the Office of Professional Responsibility Counsel, to conduct an investigation into the controversial actions of President Bush who secretly authorized the National Security Agency (NSA) to conduct domestic surveillance operations without warrants and beyond the authority of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The constitutionality of this action is in
question.
DOJ Response (February 2, 2006)
Letter to DOJ (February 15, 2006)
DOJ Response (May 10, 2006)
Letter to DOJ (May 11, 2006)
DOJ Response(July 20, 2006)
Letter to DOJ (September 14, 2006)
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