February 1, 2008
Subcommittee Holds Hearing on State Children’s Health Insurance Program
On January 29, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing, “Covering Uninsured Kids: Missed Opportunities forView More
February 1, 2008
Bills Introduced
Appropriations H.R. 5180—-Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA) / Appropriations (01/29/08)—A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the DepartmentView More
January 25, 2008
House Fails to Override Second Veto of Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization
On January 23, the House failed, 260-152, to override President Bush’s veto of H.R. 3963, a bill to reauthorize theView More
January 25, 2008
Congress Approves Second Defense Authorization Bill
On January 22, the Senate approved, 91-3, the FY2008 Defense authorization bill (H.R. 4986). The House approved the bill onView More
January 25, 2008
Senate Begins Debating Indian Health Care Bill
On January 22, the Senate began considering a bill (S. 1200) to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (P.L.View More
January 25, 2008
House Passes Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Act
On January 23, the House passed, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3992) to expand treatment of mentally ill inmates.View More
January 25, 2008
House Passes Resolution on National Mentoring Month
On January 23, the House passed, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 908) recognizing “the goals and ideals ofView More
January 25, 2008
House Passes Resolution Recognizing School Counselors
On January 23, the House passed, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 932) recognizing February 4 through February 8,View More
January 25, 2008
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Pay Discrimination Bill
On January 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing, “The Fair Pay Restoration Act: EnsuringView More
January 25, 2008
House Committee Addresses Early Childhood Education
On January 23, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on “Investing in Early Education: Paths to ImprovingView More