Rep. Henry Waxman
Democrat • 30th District, California • 18th Term • Sworn In 1975
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House Democrats slog through final compromises on health care
...disappointed," said Weiner, who made the concession after sitting down with Pelosi and House Energy and Commerce chairman Henry Waxman late Thursday and reviewing a list of centrist Democrats uncomfortable about the vote. "But the most important thing t
Rep. quotes infant on House floor: 'Maddie wants patient choice'
...it’s not fair to pass your health care bill and my grandchildren.’” When Shadegg’s time ran out and California Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman reclaimed control of the microphone, he said of Maddie, “That was a remarkable child,” and of Shadegg
Obama To Dems: GOP Will Attack Regardless Of How You Vote
...to fail and no one should feel if they as a Democrat helped us to fail that they would be [free of their attacks]," said Rep. Henry Waxman, chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. "None of you can expect the Republicans not to go after you if yo
Health vote inching forward
...support had ultimately collapsed. "I think we have a fundamental disagreement in this issue. That's a reality," California Rep. Henry Waxman, a supporter of abortion rights, said after hours of closed-door talks on the issue. Federal law currently prohi
Up-or-down vote on an amendment to block abortion funding OK'd
...that women currently have," said Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards. On Friday, House Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) said passing Stupak's legislation could jeopardize passage of the bill, because abortion-rights suppo
Obama calls holdouts on health care
...otherwise afford. "I think we have a fundamental disagreement in this issue. That's a reality," California Rep. Henry Waxman, a supporter of abortion rights, said after hours of closed-door talks on the issue. Aides to the U.S. Conference of C
Weiner Won’t Offer Single-Payer Amendment to Health Reform
...least a vote on the House floor, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) has decided not to offer the provision at all, according to Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Here’s Waxman’s statement on the decision: Rep. An
Rep. Dingell: The House's link to health-care history
...Senate in conference, we were talking from the same page, believed in the same things, and we were going to fight together," Waxman says. "And that's the reason we've been so successful as we have been in many of the health bills throughout the decades.
House Dems' Emerging Abortion Deal Blasted by Abortion Rights Supporters and Foes
...different reasons. Here's a statement NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson sent around last night: Speaker Pelosi, Henry Waxman, and the White House are engaged in peddling another phony compromise. This is all theater. The "negotiations" are scrip
Williamses loom large in debate on Capitol Hill
...-- bumetanide -- but their suspension was delayed pending the outcome of the Minnesota case. California Democrat Henry Waxman noted that depending on where they play, "some players could be penalized for performance-enhancing drug use, while others woul
More weapons charges in Maryland for West
...Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said during a hearing Tuesday that recent court decisions essentially
Williamses loom large in debate on Capitol Hill
...-- bumetanide -- but their suspension was delayed pending the outcome of the Minnesota case. California Democrat Henry Waxman noted that depending on where they play, "some players could be penalized for performance-enhancing drug use, while others woul
Goodell asks Congress for help on anti-doping
...NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said during a hearing Tuesday that recent court deci
Arizona Republican Urges Democrats To Reverse Key Provision In Healthcare Bills
...in section 514 in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, but said the amendment was rejected by Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) The Arizona Republican said that he will offer an amendment to remove this language in the House Rules Committee
Pro-life Dems call anti-abortion language a 'sham'
...Hyde amendment would be unacceptable to the anti-abortion community. Pelosi, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (Calif.) and Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (Calif.) all say the current bill would not fund abortio
NFL Quick Hits
...states' laws, Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said during a hearing Tuesday that recent court decisions es
NFL notes
...commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said during a hearing Tuesday that recent court dec
Harkin asks big health insurers to explain their rate practices
...going up, and it's going into their profit margins. Shouldn't we see what's behind these rising premiums?" In August, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., announced an investigation similar to Harkin's. He sent letters to six insurers requesting details about t
Waxman: Decisions threaten progress on steroids
...players threaten to undermine progress made in reducing performance-enhancing drug use among athletes at all levels. Rep. Henry Waxman said at a House hearing Tuesday that if the court rulings are not reversed, action by Congress may be needed. The Cali
Cap-and-Trade Costs: Place Matters
...the weather. Given these realities, you can see why the chief sponsors of climate legislation hail from California (Rep. Henry Waxman, Sen. Barbara Boxer) and Massachusetts (Rep. Edward Markey, Sen. John Kerry) while the leading opponents, like Rep. Joh
Waxman: Decisions threaten progress on steroids
...they could wreak havoc with policies designed to curb performance-enhancing drug use in professional sports," Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said at a subcommittee hearing. "In fact, if the rulings are taken
Senate committee to investigate insurer pricing
...Democrats have pushed for stripping the insurers of their decades-old exemption from federal antitrust laws. In August, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., announced an investigation similar to Harkin's. He sent letters to six insurers requesting details about
Rep. Henry Waxman: Court decisions threaten progress on steroids
...prevail, they could wreak havoc with policies designed to curb performance-enhancing drug use in professional sports," Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said at a subcommittee hearing. "In fact, if the rulings a
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seeks Congressional amendment to avoide future Williams suits
...wrote. Because the NFL lobbied to appear on Capitol Hill, the union is prepared for tough questioning, particularly from Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., who led congressional investigations into steroids abuse in baseball. The tenor of the hearing could de
First Edition: November 2, 2009
...Hearing With Sebelius, CBO Before Vote A top-ranking GOP lawmaker is calling on Energy and Commerce Committee chairman Henry Waxman to convene a public hearing with key administration officials on Wednesday before the House votes on the healthcare bill
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants Congress to protect league's CBA from state-law challenges such as those by Vikings' Williamses
...wrote. Because the NFL lobbied to appear on Capitol Hill, the union is prepared for tough questioning, particularly from Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., who led congressional investigations into steroids abuse in baseball. The tenor of the hearing could de
CNA/NNOC protests over removal of 'Kucinich amendment' from healthcare bill
...advocates from the Labor Taskforce on Guaranteed Healthcare will lead a protest Friday at the offices of U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman. In his role as House floor manager of the national healthcare bill, Waxman played a leading role in removing from the health
House Health Bill Could Swell With Expected Amendment
...bill would trim the federal budget deficit by $104 billion over ten years. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) who helped write the House Democrats' legislation, said the manager's amendment would likely address some unr
House Panel Approves Bill Creating Consumer Protection Commission
...mortgage and title insurers, banks with less than $10 billion in assets, and credit unions with less than $1.5 billion in assets. Waxman acknowledged the long list of exemptions as a possible problem, but said that he would wait to address any issues he
Blue Dogs seek answers on health bill cost savings
...health insurance “coverage” costs. "The president said $900 billion. That's what we have," said Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), after acknowledging that $894 was a "coverage" number. "That's a problem,” Blue Dog Co-Chairman R
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