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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Former Justice on Alzheimer's

Today

Fmr. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor testifies about caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's Disease. She joins a patient, health specialists, and other caregivers in a Sen. Special Aging Cmte. hearing on breakthroughs and challenges in treating the degenerative disease.
From Earlier
Alzheimer's Patient Fights On

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From the Senate

Hearing on Disputed Vote

Hearing on Disputed Vote

Today

Today is day two for the House Select Committee Hearing on a disputed August 2, 2007 floor vote. Witnesses include Catlin O'Neill from the Office of the Speaker Nancy Pelosi
(D-CA). Ms. O'Neill was frequently mentioned during yesterday's proceedings.
Health Hazards in Plastics

Health Hazards in Plastics

Today

The Senate Commerce Consumer Affairs Subcmte. is looking at the health hazards caused by chemicals found in plastic products. Water bottles and other common household items often contain bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that leaches out of plastic and may be harmful to consumers. Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR) chairs the hearing.
From Earlier
The GOP's House Floor Vote Video
Since You Asked - Bisphenol A
A better water bottle

Recent Programs

State Department Briefing on Relief Efforts in Burma and China Henrietta Fore, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance briefs the press on the U.S. relief effort for the people of Burma following Cyclone Nargis and the people of China following the earthquake in that country.
Washington, DC : 31 min.
Lincoln 200 Years

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