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GAO Cautions: Continuity of U.S. Weather Forecasting Satellites Not Assured

Sep 29, 2006 Press Release
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was warned by Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) and David Wu (D-OR) to pay heed to recommendations from the Government Accountability Office bolstering management of the next series of geostationary weather satellites (September 29, 2006)

GAO Report on NOAA’s Weather Satellite Program

Sep 29, 2006 Hearing

Opening Statement By Hon. Bart Gordon

We are here this morning to hear testimony on NOAA’s plans to acquire the next series of geostationary environmental satellites - the series known as GOES-R.

House Approves Measure to Address U.S. Energy Challenges

Sep 29, 2006 Press Release
House passes energy legislation including Rep. Bart Gordon's proposals to promote alternative fuels and ultra-low-sulfur diesel (September 29, 2006)

Democrats Call for Increased Oversight of NASA’s Exploration Program

Sep 29, 2006 Press Release
NASA's new Orion vehicle program will need sustained oversight, say Reps. Bart Gordon (D-TN) and Mark Udall (D-CO) of the House Science Committee (September 28, 2006)

Implementing the Vision for Space Exploration: Development of the Crew Exploration Vehicle

Sep 28, 2006 Hearing

Opening Statement By Hon. Bart Gordon

Good afternoon. I’d like to join the Chairman in welcoming the witnesses to today’s hearing.

Consumers Deserve Plan Ensuring Safety of Nanomaterials

Sep 21, 2006 Press Release

The newly-issued National Nanotechnology Initiative plan for environmental, safety and health research, says Science Committee Ranking Member Bart Gordon (D-TN), fails to make the grade (September 21, 2006)

Research on Environmental and Safety Impacts of Nanotechnology

Sep 21, 2006 Hearing

Opening Statement By Hon. Bart Gordon

This morning's hearing is a follow-on to our hearing of last November that addressed the health and environmental risks that may arise from applications of nanotechnology. That hearing clarified several important points and raised new issues.

Members Urge Investigation of EPA Library Closures

Sep 19, 2006 Press Release
GAO has been asked by Rep. Bart Gordon, John Dingell and Henry A. Waxman to evaluate plans to cut down library services at the Environmental Protection Agency (September 19, 2006)

Reps. Gordon and Waxman Release GAO Report on the Data Quality Act

Sep 18, 2006 Press Release
GAO's study of the implementation of the Information Quality Act was released by Reps. Bart Gordon (D-TN) and Henry Waxman (D-CA) (September 18, 2006)

How Can Technologies Help Secure Our Borders?

Sep 13, 2006 Hearing

Opening Statement By Hon. Bart Gordon

Securing the Nation’s borders is one of the main responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security.

Border control is prominent in the current debate on illegal immigration and certainly is a necessary component of the larger issue of defending the country against terrorist attacks.

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Subcommittee's Activity in Previous Congress

Technology and Innovation (106th Congress)
Technology and Innovation (105th Congress)
Technology and Innovation (104th Congress)

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