All articles tagged with #congressional committee
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel known for investigating Russia ties with Trump, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2021, which has led to speech and mobility difficulties, prompting a congressional committee to withdraw his scheduled testimony.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A Republican-led congressional committee has subpoenaed documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate to investigate his connections, the federal investigation, and potential misconduct involving high-profile individuals, amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's sex trafficking activities and related investigations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Harvard Crimson
Harvard submits documents to a congressional committee regarding the handling of plagiarism allegations against former President Claudine Gay, revealing new details about the review process. The documents include an eight-page report naming the members of the Harvard Corporation subcommittee and the law firm retained in response to the allegations. The report also discloses that the FAS research misconduct policy does not apply to the allegations due to the publication dates, but the Corporation proceeded with the inquiry due to Gay's role as president. With Gay's resignation, any future complaints will be handled through the University's usual processes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Harvard Crimson
Harvard submits documents to a congressional committee regarding the handling of plagiarism allegations against former President Claudine Gay, revealing new details about the review process. The documents include an eight-page report naming the members of the Harvard Corporation subcommittee and the law firm retained in response to the allegations. The report also discloses that the University opted to keep the names of the academics who served on the independent panel private. The documents were submitted in response to a widened investigation into Harvard's handling of plagiarism allegations and antisemitism on its campus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
A bipartisan bill aimed at developing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies has passed a key congressional committee, marking a significant milestone in Capitol Hill's efforts to establish federal oversight for the digital asset industry. The bill defines when a cryptocurrency is a security or a commodity, expands the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's oversight, and clarifies the Securities and Exchange Commission's jurisdiction. The legislation, which has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, will now move to the House Agriculture Committee for consideration. Crypto industry advocates see this as a crucial step towards providing regulatory clarity and catching up with other jurisdictions. However, some Democrats, including Representative Maxine Waters, oppose the bill, citing concerns about consumer and investor protections. The bill may also face challenges in the Senate.