Henry Waxman
US lawmakers urge release of Christian in Iran
Feb 14, 2013 17:46 EST
US lawmakers on Thursday pressed for the release of an Iranian-American pastor imprisoned in Tehran over his work with underground churches, urging the use of all diplomatic efforts.
US lawmakers make new Walmart allegations
Aug 15, 2012 18:12 EDT
Two US lawmakers probing bribery allegations against Walmart in Mexico say they have documents suggesting the US retail giant may also have engaged in tax evasion and money laundering.
US officials, others say no to UN Internet control
May 31, 2012 11:46 EDT
US officials, lawmakers and technology leaders voiced firm opposition Thursday to efforts to bring the Internet under UN control, saying it could hurt free expression and commerce.
US lawmakers probe Wal-Mart over Mexico bribery
Apr 23, 2012 17:04 EDT
Two senior US congressmen launched an investigation into giant retailer Wal-Mart Monday over allegations it paid millions of dollars in bribes to build up its operations in Mexico.
Apple to seek safeguards for iPhone contact lists
Feb 15, 2012 17:18 EST
Apple on Wednesday said application developers will have to get express permission from users before tapping into contact information stored in its popular gadgets, in a move to address privacy concerns.
US lawmakers query Apple over privacy
Feb 15, 2012 15:50 EST
Two US lawmakers asked Apple on Wednesday about reports that applications running on the company's popular devices may access private data without permission.
Apple asked about iPhone privacy by legislators
Feb 15, 2012 13:52 EST
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. legislators on Wednesday sought more information from Apple Inc regarding its privacy policies, pulling the iPhone manufacturer into a swelling controversy over how developers on its popular iOS mobile platform have been able to access users' private address book data.
Apple tweaks apps policy under lawmaker pressure
Feb 15, 2012 13:52 EST
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Under pressure from U.S. legislators, Apple Inc moved Wednesday to quell a swelling privacy controversy by saying that it will begin to require iPhone and iPad apps to seek "explicit approval" in separate user prompts before accessing users' address book data.
Populist, combative Obama gets love from Democratic lawmakers
Jan 27, 2012 18:32 EST
CAMBRIDGE, Maryland (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats have complained in the past that they have not felt the love from President Barack Obama and accuse the White House of not consulting them on key policies. But when Obama addressed them on Friday it was a love-fest.
Lawmakers press Google on privacy policy changes
Jan 26, 2012 15:20 EST
(Reuters) - A leading lawmaker on privacy issues said on Thursday he would ask for a probe into whether recently announced changes in how Google handles consumer data violated an agreement it made with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Lawmakers press Google on privacy policy changes
Jan 26, 2012 15:20 EST
(Reuters) - A leading lawmaker on privacy issues said on Thursday he would ask for a probe into whether recently announced changes in how Google handles consumer data violated an agreement it made with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
State Dept House Keystone bill raises legal
Jan 25, 2012 08:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Republican proposal in the House of Representatives that would strip President Barack Obama of his authority to rule on the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline raises "serious" legal questions, a top State Department official said on Wednesday.
State Dept House Keystone bill raises legal questions
Jan 25, 2012 08:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Republican proposal in the House of Representatives that would strip President Barack Obama of his authority to rule on the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline raises "serious" legal questions, a top State Department official said on Wednesday.
State Department says Keystone bill raises legal questions
Jan 25, 2012 08:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Republican proposal in the House of Representatives that would strip President Barack Obama of his authority to rule on the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline raises "serious" legal questions, a top State Department official said on Wednesday.
State Deptartment says Keystone bill raises legal questions
Jan 25, 2012 08:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Republican proposal in the House of Representatives to strip President Barack Obama's authority to rule on the permit for the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline raises serious legal issues, a top State Department official said on Wednesday.
State Dept. says Keystone bill raises legal questions
Jan 25, 2012 08:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Republican proposal in the House of Representatives to strip President Barack Obama's authority to rule on the permit for the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline raises serious legal issues, a top State Department official said on Wednesday.
House Republicans to link pipeline, payroll tax cut
Dec 02, 2011 15:46 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives said on Friday they will attach a bill designed to speed approval of the Keystone pipeline to payroll tax cut legislation House Speaker John Boehner hopes to pass this month.
House Republicans back move to speed US pipeline
Dec 02, 2011 14:11 EST
A group of Republicans in the House of Representatives called Friday on the US administration to speed approval of the Keystone XL pipeline to bring oil from Canadian tar sands to the United States.
House Republicans to link pipeline, payroll tax cut
Dec 02, 2011 12:55 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives said on Friday they will attach a bill designed to speed approval of the Keystone pipeline to payroll tax cut legislation House Speaker John Boehner hopes to pass this month.
Climate change denial still runs strong in US
Nov 28, 2011 05:26 EST
On the US political stage, skepticism and denial of climate change are as popular as ever, and experts say that world talks which opened Monday in Durban, South Africa are unlikely to turn the tide.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Henry Waxman | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Rousselot |
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Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | John Dingell |
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Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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| In office January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Ed Towns |
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Member of the
California State Assembly | |
| In office 1969 – 1974 | |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Kessler Waxman |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Judaism |
