[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D96-D97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
MEMBERS' DAY
Committee on the Budget: Held a hearing on Members' Day. Testimony was 
heard from Representatives Neugebauer, King of Iowa, Ehlers, Holt, 
McMorris, Hinojosa, Tiahrt, Young of Alaska, Regula, Fossella, 
McGovern, Capito, Carson, Bass, Bishop of New York, Kelly, Kucinich, 
Miller of North Carolina, Kennedy of Minnesota, Brown-Waite of Florida, 
Salazar, Hayes, Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Mica.
POST 9/11--NATIONAL SECURITY WHISTLEBLOWERS
Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on National Security, 
Emerging Threats, and International Relations held a hearing entitled 
``National Security Whistleblowers in the post-9/11 Era: Lost in a 
Labyrinth and Facing Subtle Retaliation.'' Testimony was heard from 
James McVay, Deputy Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel; Glenn 
A. Fine, Inspector General, Department of Justice; Gregory H. Friedman, 
Inspector General, Department of Energy; Thomas Gimble, Acting 
Inspector General, Department of Defense; and public witnesses.
RESOLUTION--SUPPORTING REPUBLIC OF BELARUS EFFORTS FOR DEMOCRACY
Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Europe and 
Emerging Threats approved for full Committee action the following 
resolutions: H. Res. 673, Expressing support for the efforts of the 
people of the Republic of Belarus to establish a full democracy, the 
rule of law, and respect for human rights and urging the Government of 
Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on March 19, 
2006; and H. Res. 578, Concerning the government of Romania's ban on 
intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned 
children in Romania.
CHINESE INFLUENCE ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Oversight and 
Investigations held a hearing on Chinese Influence on U.S. Foreign 
Policy through U.S. Educational Institutions, Multilateral 
Organizations and Corporate America. Testimony was heard from public 
witnesses.

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VA EDUCATION AND TRAINING BUDGET
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity 
held an oversight hearing on the VA's Fiscal Year 2007 budget request 
for the education, vocational rehabilitation, and loan guaranty 
programs. Testimony was heard from Ron Aument, Deputy Under Secretary, 
Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs; and representatives of 
veterans organizations.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Health held an 
oversight hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 
2007 budget request for the Veterans Health Administration. Testimony 
was heard from Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., Under Secretary, Health, 
Department of Veterans Affairs; and representatives of veterans 
organizations.