“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, 2001

“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, 2001

Volume 147, No. 168 covering the 1st Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D1216 on Dec. 6, 2001.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

Committee Meetings

FAIRNESS IN ANTITRUST IN NATIONAL SPORTS (FANS) ACT

Committee on the Judiciary: Held a hearing on H.R. 3288, Fairness in Antitrust in National Sports (FANS) Act of 2001. Testimony was heard from Jesse Ventura, Governor, State of Minnesota; Allan ``Bud'' Selig, Commissioner, Major League Baseball; Jerry Bell, President, Minnesota Twins; and Steven Fehr, Counsel, Major League Baseball Players Association.

SETTLEMENT--U.S. GOVERNMENT AND NEXTWAVE

Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law and the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property held a joint hearing on the Settlement Agreement by and among the United States of America, the FCC, NextWave Telecom, Inc., and certain affiliates, and Participating Auction 35 Winning Bidders. Testimony was heard from Jay S, Bybee, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice; John A. Rogovin, Deputy General Counsel, FCC; and public witnesses.

MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES

Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans approved for full Committee action the following measures: H. Con. Res. 275, to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System of lessees of such facilities; H.R. 1370, amended, to amend the National Wildlife System Administration Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System by lessees of such facilities; and H.R. 3389, amended, to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES

Committee on Science: Ordered reported the following bills: H.R. 3394, Cyber Security Research and Development Act; and H.R. 3400, amended, Networking and Information Technology Research Act.

SBA'S ASSISTANCE SINCE TERRORISTS ATTACKS

Committee on Small Business: Held a hearing on the SBA's efforts to provide assistance to those directly and indirectly impacted by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, upon the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Testimony was heard from Representatives Nadler and Moran of Virginia; the following officials of the SBA: Hector Barreto, Administrator; and James L. King, State Director, Small Business Development Centers, State of New York; and public witnesses.

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROPOSALS

Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Tax, Finance, and Exports held a hearing on a number of economic stimulus proposals, and their possible impacts on the nation's economy. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.

PORT SECURITY

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing on Port Security. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Transportation: Norman Mineta, Secretary; and Adm. James M. Loy, USCG, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.

SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 147, No. 168

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