Chairman Waxman Publishes Committee's Oversight Accomplishments
In the 110th Congress, the Committee conducted vigorous oversight to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse, to improve the operations of the federal government, and to examine wrongdoing in the private sector. At the close of this session, Chairman Waxman has published a selection of the Committee’s oversight accomplishments.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 | Corporate Accountability
Committee Holds Hearing on Collapse of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Committee held a hearing titled, “The Role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the Financial Crisis” on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing examined the extent to which the actions and policies of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may have contributed to the ongoing crisis.
Friday, December 05, 2008 | Administration Oversight, Disclosure of CIA Agent Identity
Committee Report Criticizes President’s Assertion of Executive Privilege
The Committee will next Tuesday consider a report supported by Chairman Henry A. Waxman and former Ranking Member Tom Davis finding that President Bush made a “legally unprecedented and an inappropriate use of executive privilege” when he directed Attorney General Mukasey to withhold Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald’s interview of Vice President Cheney from the Committee.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 | Corporate Accountability
Committee Holds Hearing on Hedge Funds and the Financial Market
The Committee held a hearing titled, “Hedge Funds and the Financial Market” on Thursday, November 13, 2008. The hearing examined systemic risks to the financial markets posed by hedge funds and proposals for regulatory and tax reforms.
Thursday, November 06, 2008 | Administration Oversight
Chairman Waxman Praises GAO Transition Efforts
Chairman Henry A. Waxman issued a statement regarding the transition efforts of the Government Accountability Office.