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107th Congress

April 2002

Tuesday, April 30

Letter from Social Security Chairman Shaw to Minority Leader Gephardt urging him to appear before the Committee on his retirement security proposal.

Friday, April 26

Letter from Chairman Thomas and Subcommittee on Health Chairwoman Johnson to HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson regarding recent changes proposed to the rule guarding the confidentiality of medical records.

Legislators Explore Social Security ID Theft, Land Use and Challenges to New Social Security Commissioner

Victim of Identity Theft Shares Story; Advocates Further Protections for Social Security Numbers -- Field Hearing in Florida Scheduled for Monday, April 29

Thursday, April 25

Thomas Announces Committee Action on H.J. Res. 84, a Resolution to Disapprove the President’s Actions Regarding Steel Imports

Wednesday, April 24

Statement by Chairman Thomas Markup of H.J. Res. 84 - Steel Disapproval Resolution

Protecting Social Security from Fraud and Abuse -- Bipartisan Social Security Bill Moves Forward in Subcommittee

Victim of Identity Theft Shares Story; Florida’s Attorney General Advocates Further Protections for Social Security Numbers -- Field Hearing in Florida Scheduled for Monday, April 29

Tuesday, April 23

Using Tax Incentives to Promote Conservation and Preservation

More Resources Needed to Expedite Medicare Appeals Process; Seniors Currently Paying the Price

Friday, April 19

Democratic Scare Tactic Exposed by Expert -- Chief Social Security Actuary Confirms Social Security NOT Affected by Tax Cut

Wednesday, April 17

Herger Pursues Strengthening of Welfare Reform

Tuesday, April 16

Columbia Teachers’ College Issues Report
Showing No Negative Impacts and Some Positive Impacts on Children After Welfare Reform

Tomorrow’s Hearing Explores Adding Prescription Drug Benefit to Medicare

Monday, April 15

Welfare Reform is Working

Friday, April 12

Modifications to Bush Proposal in Herger Welfare Reform Bill

Thursday, April 11

House GOP Strengthens Retirement Security

Welfare Experts Lend Perspective -- Members Ready to Listen and Learn

Wednesday, April 10

Thomas Blasts Democrats for Opposing Important Taxpayer Protections and IRS Improvements

Chairman Herger Introduces Legislation to Build on Welfare Reform Success

Tuesday, April 9

Legislators Review Options on Extraterritorial Income Regime

Bringing Medicare Into the Modern World
Hearing Explores Adding Prescription Drug Benefit to Medicare

Monday, April 8

Moving Individuals from Welfare to Self-Sufficiency--
Subcommittee Examines Proposals that Promote Work

Legislators Consider Lifting Trade Restrictions on Russia

Disease Management Would Improve Patients’ Well-being

Friday, April 5

Welfare Reform, Tax Filing Season and International Trade Focus of Hearings for Ways and Means Next Week

Providing Tax Support When Americans Need It -- Legislators Focus on Tax Filing Process As April 15 Approaches

NGA Chairman Engler Testifies that Welfare Work Requirements Should be “Central Focus”

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