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"In the 38 years since Earth Day was founded, theneed to protect our planet has never been more widely recognized.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today hailed the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008released by the committee.
WASHINGTON – With the health of our safety-net in jeopardy, Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today highlighted the need to halt the Bush Administration's draconian Medicaid regulations.
DeGette Reaffirms Commitment to Ending War in Iraq
WASHINGTON – With the Iraq war in its sixth year, Chief Deputy WhipDiana DeGette (D-CO) today released the following statement on GeneralDavid Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testimony before Congress.Petraeus and Crocker will testify before the House of Representativestomorrow.
WASHINGTON – As 47 million Americans go without quality health care,Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) todayreleased the following statement in observance of National PublicHealth Week, which runs April 7th through the 13th:
Advocates for Health and Food Safety with Millions of Consumer Members Back DeGette's Approach
DeGette Raises Concerns over Tobacco Age, Gets StudyWritten in Bill to Better Inform Congress of Public Health Implicationsof Legal Age
WASHINGTON – With health insurance premiums and health care costs onthe rise, Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO)today released the following statement regarding a new report by Families USA highlighting the importance of health care:
WASHINGTON – Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-CO) today offered thefollowing statement in response to news that the number of U.S.casualties in Iraq has reached 4,000:
DeGette Continues to Oppose Iraq War As We Mark its Fifth Year
WASHINGTON – With today marking the fifth year of thewar in Iraq, Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-CO) offered thefollowing statement: