September 26, 2003
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on the Medical Advances in In Utero Surgery
On September 25, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space held a hearing on theView More
Health
August 1, 2003
Congress Approves SCHIP Extension
On July 31, the Senate approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 2854) to extend the availability of the StateView More
August 1, 2003
FY2004 Transportation and Treasury Spending Bill Ready for House Action
On July 24, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2004 Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies spending billView More
August 1, 2003
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Senior Depression
On July 28, the Senate Special Committee on Aging heard testimony on senior depression and the high incidence of suicideView More
July 25, 2003
House Approves Resolution to Establish National Community Health Centers Week
On July 21, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 240) establishing National Community Health Centers Week,View More
July 18, 2003
House Opposes Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1
On July 14, the House defeated, 191-221, a motion to instruct conferees on the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization ActView More
July 18, 2003
Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on SAMHSA Reauthorization
On July 15, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services held aView More
July 18, 2003
Senate Government Affairs Committee Holds Hearings on Forced Custody Relinquishment
On July 15 and 17, the Senate Government Affairs Committee held hearings on the issue of parents being forced toView More
July 11, 2003
Senate Action on Medical Malpractice Bill is Blocked
After three days of debate, Senate Democrats blocked consideration of a bill (S. 11) that would limit non-economic medical malpracticeView More
July 11, 2003
House Approves Bill to Ensure an Adequate Drug Benefit for Retired Federal Employees
On July 8, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 2631) that would ensure that the Federal EmployeeView More