Topic: Henry Waxman

The Monitor's View: BP cleanup of the Gulf oil spill should also include a cleanup of BP

The televised speech by President Obama about the Gulf oil spill is more more action to help force BP -- and other companies --- to create a conscience in all their workers about the public good.

BP to burn more captured oil from Gulf

BP will burn more captured oil and gas from their leaking pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.

McDonald’s recall prompts House investigation of cadmium

The McDonald's recall of 12 million Shrek glasses has prompted a House investigation of cadmium in children's products.

Managers say BP took 'shortcuts' prior to Gulf rig explosion. Will the 'top kill' work?

A Transocean rig worker said he overheard senior managers complaining that BP took 'shortcuts' by replacing heavy drilling fluid with saltwater in the oil well that blew out, triggering the massive Gulf oil spill.

Toyota recall: Automaker focused more on damage control than fixes?

A top Toyota executive appeared Thursday before lawmakers skeptical of the automaker's approach. The Toyota recall was prompted by acceleration problems.

Big screen battle: Hollywood vs. box office speculators

The film industry is fighting proposals to create a 'futures exchange' for investors speculating on Hollywood box office profits and losses. No word yet on who has the screen rights.

Obama signs healthcare bill with 22 pens. Who started that idea?

Many presidents now sign historic legislation – like the healthcare bill – with multiple pens. Twenty-two isn't even close to the record, in fact.

Healthcare vote: Obama to visit Capitol Hill to nail down support

With the healthcare vote pending, President Obama will head over to Capitol Hill to rally support.

Toyota recall flap: US lawmakers seek data on electronics tests

Questions continue about Toyota recalls for unintended acceleration. Two House members want the automaker to produce data backing up its assertion that defects in electronic components aren't part of the problem.

Toyota recall: More sudden acceleration complaints even after fixes

Toyota owners have filed more than 60 acceleration complaints since having recall work done, news reports say.

Despite outcry, Anthem Blue Cross to go ahead with big rate hike

The decision by Anthem Blue Cross to hike its California customers' insurance rates by up to 39 percent has sparked hearings in Congress and at the California State House. Obama and Democrats cited it at Thursday's healthcare summit.

Toyota recall: Are sticky gas pedals the real culprit?

Federal investigators are looking at Toyota's electronic throttle system as a possible cause for the sudden acceleration that has led to a global recall. Toyota insists sticky gas pedals are the problem.

Congress wants details about Obama's healthcare reform deals

Democrat Rep. Henry Waxman joins Republicans in calling for details on any deals the White House may have made with special interests in crafting healthcare reform legislation. Did industry groups get special treatment?

Opinion: After a year like his, would Obama make it as an NFL coach?

Like Jim Zorn of the woeful Redskins, Obama showed himself to be an ineffective leader of what should have been a productive Congress. 

On healthcare reform, House lawmakers get past the abortion hurdle

To pass a healthcare reform bill, addressing abortion is necessary in order to get the support of conservative Democrats. Lobbyists for Catholic bishops were part of the negotiation.

Where Men Win Glory

An exploration of the life and death of football star and US Army enlistee Pat Tillman.

Pelosi's biggest healthcare task: holding her party together

The much-touted 'deal' with Blue Dogs Wednesday has now opened a rift with left-leaning Progressives.

Boehner to Democrats: 'Hit reset button' on healthcare

House takes big step toward healthcare reform vote

Democratic leaders cut a deal with their party's conservative 'Blue Dogs,' but Progressives on the left say 'no way.'

Obama's healthcare vote delayed. The reason: Democrats.

The Democrats built their majority on gains made in conservative-leaning areas. Now, those lawmakers are getting cold feet about the cost of the plan.

On healthcare, Blue Dogs finally bite

The House's caucus of conservative Democrats has long threatened its party's leadership only to fall in line. But Blue Dogs are taking a harder line on healthcare.

G-8 as climate change forum: baby steps

Leaders agreed that warming must be stopped, but few specifics were reached on how to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

What a national cap-and-trade program might look like

Ten Northeast states already have their own greenhouse-gas emissions regime. It's one model for the federal plan.

A tooth-and-nail fight in House over climate bill

The measure, which calls for the most striking government intervention in energy use since 1975, is up for a vote Friday.

Pelosi embarks on 'tricky business' of passing climate bill

A successful vote Friday could give the administration momentum on its biggest priority: healthcare reform.