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CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION DISCUSSION DRAFT

October 7, 2008 -- Today we are pleased to release a discussion draft of climate change legislation.  This draft is the culmination of nearly two years of intensive work on climate change by the Committee and marks an important step in our ongoing efforts to address this increasingly serious problem. 

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DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION

TelevisionPreparing for the Digital Television Transition. The nationwide transition from analog to digital television will take place on February 17, 2009. On that day, analog televisions not connected to a converter box, cable, or satellite will stop working because they will be unable to receive digital signals. For more information on the DTV transition click here »

July 10, 2008 -- Dingell, Markey Question
Mismanagement of Digital Television Coupon Program
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What's New?
October 2, 2008:: Letter

Dingell writes Majority Leader Hoyer regarding a Senate-added provision to H.R. 1424, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that would provide a tax credit for carbon sequestration

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October 2, 2008:: News Release

Dingell, Stupak Question FDA’s No-Bid Contract with PR Firm

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October 2, 2008:: News Release

Dingell, Stupak to Investigate Melamine Contamination in Chinese Milk Products

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October 1, 2008:: Letter

Dingell writes AT&T, Qwest, and Verizon, following up on policy matters discussed during a July Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee hearing

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September 29, 2008:: News Release

House Approves Mercury Export Ban Act

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September 26, 2008:: News Release

Energy and Commerce Committee Highlights Digital Television Border Problems, Tells FCC, NTIA to Target Education Efforts in areas along the U.S.- Mexican border

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September 26, 2008:: News Release

House Approves Legislation to Promote U.S. Tourism, Combat Fraudulent Calling Cards

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September 25, 2008:: News Release

Dingell Applauds Colleagues for Passing Legislation to Expand Health Research & Improve Access to Quality Care

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September 25, 2008:: News Release

Dingell Response to DOE Statement on Direct Loan Program for Auto Industry

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September 25, 2008:: Letter

Committee Members write FCC Chairman Martin about DTV consumer education concerning antennas

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September 25, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, “A Review of Continuing Security Concerns at DOE’s National Labs”

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September 25, 2008:: Letter

Letter to DOE Secretary Bodman and EPA Administrator Johnson regarding testing protocals for Energy Star labels

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September 24, 2008:: News Release

Dingell Statement on Continuing Resolution, Direct Loans for Automakers

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September 24, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials hearing entitled, “Hazardous Substance Releases and Reporting under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA).”

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September 24, 2008:: News Release

Government Report Links Factory Farms to Harmful Air Emissions, Water Pollution

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September 23, 2008:: Statement

Floor Statement of the Honorable John D. Dingell on H.R. 6983, the “Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008”

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September 23, 2008:: Letter

Dingell, Markey and Harmon question FCC Chairman Martin on Public Safety Spectrum Auction

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September 23, 2008:: Letter

Dingell, Markey write Chairmen Obey and Serrano regarding DTV Transition

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September 19, 2008:: News Release

Committee Expands Ranbaxy Probe to Include PEPFAR Program

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September 18, 2008:: News Release

Dingell on the “Commodity Markets Transparency and
Accountability Act”

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September 18, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, “Science Under Siege: Scientific Integrity at the Environmental Protection Agency.”

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September 18, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled, “America’s Need for Health Reform.”

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September 18, 2008:: News Release & Letter

Lawmakers Press EPA on Toxic Military Site; Pentagon’s Disregard of Environmental Orders Called “Unprecedented”

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September 17, 2008:: News Release

Committee Approves Breast Cancer Legislation and other Critical Public Health Bills

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September 16, 2008:: News Release

Subcommittee Approves Tourism and Consumer Protection Legislation

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September 16, 2008:: News Release

Dingell, Stupak Respond to FDA’s Ranbaxy Announcement

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September 16, 2008:: News Release

Dingell on Journal of American Medical Association Editorial on Bisphenol A

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September 16, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet hearing entitled, “Status of the DTV Transition: 154 Days and Counting.”

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September 15, 2008:: Letter

Dingell, Markey Question NTIA on Request for Additional Digital Television Funding

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September 12, 2008:: Letter

Dingell, Stupak Seek Information on Multivitamin that Claims to “Lower Cholesterol”

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September 11, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality hearing, “Protecting the Grid From Cybersecurity Threats.”

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September 9, 2008:: Statement

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled, "NIH Reform Act of 2006: Progress, Challenges and Next Steps."

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September 8, 2008:: News Release

Dingell, Stupak on Administration’s Withdrawal of Russian Nuclear Agreement

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September 2, 2008:: Letter

Dingell, Stupak Write Schering-Plough and Merck on Vytorin-Cancer Link

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Ezetimibe in Aortic Stenosis (SEAS) Study »


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