Henry Waxman: “The agenda of congressional Republicans is clear: Do everything possible to maintain our addiction to fossil fuels.”

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.

I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Ralph Hall, particularly for his earlier years in the House of Representatives when he was a Democrat. He came on the Energy and Commerce Committee early. We sometimes think about Democrats…

I believe it is critical that our actions be based on science...

Today's hearing is about the Children's Health Insurance Program. This is a rare program in Washington that has enjoyed bipartisan support since its inception in 1997.