Dec 19th, 2008 · President-elect Obama was expected to complete his Cabinet selections Friday, officially nominating California Rep. Hilda Solis for labor secretary; Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood to head the Transportation Department; and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to serve as trade representative.
Nov 20th, 2008 · California Rep. Henry Waxman won the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee in a key vote among House Democrats on Thursday morning. He replaces longtime Chairman John Dingell of Michigan. The move could have a major impact on issues from energy to health care.
Nov 20th, 2008 · California Rep. Henry Waxman on Thursday unseated Rep. John Dingell for the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dingell, 82, of Michigan, had been the top Democrat on the panel for 28 years.
Nov 19th, 2008 · On Thursday, Democrats in the House will cast a vote deciding who they want to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee. The face-off is a battle between two legislative titans in Congress: Current Chairman John Dingell, from Michigan, and California Rep. Henry Waxman.
Oct 1st, 2007 · A House Subcommittee recently held a hearing to examine the use of what some consider offensive language in popular culture. Percy Miller, known to rap fans as Master P, is joined by California Rep. Cliff Sterns, ranking minority member of the subcommittee, to discuss messages in the media and the purpose of the proceedings.
Jul 16th, 2007 · An internal report from the House Intelligence Committee includes details about former California Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham's influence over military contracts. Cunningham is currently serving an eight-year prison term on bribery and tax evasion charges. The committee refuses to release the full report.