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Kennedy's Tylenol-Autism Claim Draws Scientific Pushback Over Danish Study
health25 days ago

Kennedy's Tylenol-Autism Claim Draws Scientific Pushback Over Danish Study

At a House hearing, RFK Jr. dismissed a Danish JAMA Pediatrics study finding no link between prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use and autism and urged its retraction, calling the work “garbage.” Scientists say the study’s reliance on prescription data is a limitation but does not invalidate the results, and there is no evidence of fraud or industry involvement. Denmark’s prescription-based data is considered appropriate given local regulations, and broader reviews have not shown a clear causal link between prenatal acetaminophen and autism. Kennedy’s calls for retraction are viewed as politically motivated and not supported by the current scientific consensus.

via FactCheck.org|
#acetaminophen#autism#congressional-hearing
Pickleball Injury Casts Light on California Hospice Fraud
politics1 month ago

Pickleball Injury Casts Light on California Hospice Fraud

At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Lynn Ianni described how a stolen Medicare ID enrolled her in hospice and denied treatment for a pickleball injury, illustrating a broader California hospice fraud scheme involving fake claims and stolen physician identities; despite a licensing moratorium and hundreds of hospice suspensions in Los Angeles, regulators say reforms lag and fraud persists, signaling a nationwide Medicare integrity challenge.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#congressional-hearing#fraud-prevention
USPS Seeks Up to 95-Cent First-Class Stamp to Shore Up Finances
business2 months ago

USPS Seeks Up to 95-Cent First-Class Stamp to Shore Up Finances

Facing a $9 billion loss in 2025 and a looming cash crunch, the USPS proposed raising the first-class stamp price from 78 cents to as much as 95 cents, arguing higher prices on mail and packages could largely erase its controllable losses; Postmaster General David Steiner told a House committee that without broader reforms—plus a higher borrowing limit and pension flexibility—the agency could run out of cash within a year.

via CBS News|
#business#congressional-hearing#finances
politics2 months ago

IRS Chief Grilled by Lawmakers Over Unprepared Answers at Hearing

During his first appearance before the House Ways and Means Committee, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano faced sharp questions from Rep. Max Miller about tax-season operations and policy issues, including digital-asset taxation and a marriage-penalty deduction. Bisignano offered vague, repetitive answers, prompting Miller to call him unprepared and embarrassingly uninformed, as lawmakers pressed on questions about tax policy and enforcement during peak filing season.

via Politico|
#congressional-hearing#frank-bisignano#irs
Congress grills ICE and DHS chiefs in charged immigration hearing
politics3 months ago

Congress grills ICE and DHS chiefs in charged immigration hearing

During a House Homeland Security hearing, ICE acting director Todd Lyons and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott defended enforcement while facing partisan questions over detainee treatment (including a five-year-old case Lyons said was cared for, not used as bait), threats against agents, and rhetoric labeling agents as fascist. The discussion covered training times, body-camera usage, the ICE–CBP distinction, border-protection tactics, and World Cup security, with White House aides weighing in and USCIS fraud checks cited for context. Republicans framed it as upholding law and order, Democrats pressed for accountability and proper oversight, and there were mentions of potential pardons from Trump.

via BBC|
#border-patrol#congressional-hearing#dhs
Waymo's Overseas Operators Draw Fire in Congress Over Safety
technology3 months ago

Waymo's Overseas Operators Draw Fire in Congress Over Safety

During a congressional hearing, Waymo disclosed that fleet-response operators based overseas (including the Philippines) provide guidance to its autonomous taxis, though Waymo says these workers do not remotely drive and the vehicle remains in control. Lawmakers expressed safety and cybersecurity concerns about foreign inputs and licensing, while Waymo stressed operators are licensed, background-checked, and regularly screened. The session follows incidents involving robotaxis and broader scrutiny of how much real-time human input underpins so-called autonomous driving.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#autonomous-vehicles#congressional-hearing#fleet-response
politics4 months ago

Paul presses DHS chiefs to testify after Minneapolis shooting

Sen. Rand Paul, chair of the Homeland Security panel, asked the heads of CBP, USCIS, and ICE to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing to scrutinize DHS funding and immigration enforcement in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting that killed Alex Pretti, highlighting ongoing congressional oversight amid broader funding battles and questions about the administration’s immigration policies.

via Politico|
#congressional-hearing#dhs#immigration-enforcement
Jack Smith asserts strong evidence against Trump in election interference case
politics5 months ago

Jack Smith asserts strong evidence against Trump in election interference case

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice by hiding classified documents, leading to two indictments that were later dismissed. Smith emphasized his commitment to following the law regardless of political implications and addressed criticisms of his investigation, highlighting the importance of accountability and the rule of law.

via NBC News|
#2020-election#classified-documents#congressional-hearing
Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in Congressional Hearings
politics5 months ago

Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in Congressional Hearings

Jack Smith, former Justice Department special counsel, testified to lawmakers that his team found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' of Trump's criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents, emphasizing his decision-making was based solely on law and facts. The testimony was part of a closed-door deposition related to investigations into Trump, including analysis of GOP lawmakers' phone records, and Smith expressed willingness for an open hearing.

via PBS|
#2020-election#classified-documents#congressional-hearing
Congressman Details Multiple Deepwater Entities
science-and-technology8 months ago

Congressman Details Multiple Deepwater Entities

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett claimed that alien entities are present on Earth, emerging from deep water areas, and referenced military sightings of unidentified underwater crafts, amid ongoing discussions about UFOs and UAPs in Congress. The claims are met with skepticism, highlighting the long history of UFO fascination among US officials.

via yahoo.com|
#aliens#congressional-hearing#deepwater-entities
politics11 months ago

Partisan Dispute Erupts Over Biden’s Mental Fitness and Health Transparency

Democrats boycotted a Senate Judiciary hearing on Joe Biden's mental fitness, criticizing it as a distraction from pressing issues and accusing Republicans of neglecting oversight responsibilities; the hearing included testimony from former Trump officials and highlighted ongoing partisan battles over Biden's presidency and legislative priorities.

via Politico|
#biden-mental-fitness#congressional-hearing#democrats