Policy Briefings

Policy Briefings Index

	Health Care March 10, 2008 Members of Congress discuss universal health care, mental health parity, FDA oversight, electronic health records and Medicare. Includes topic overviews by CongressNow and a Q&A with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Edward Kennedy.
	Finance Feb. 11, 2008 Members of Congress discuss the mortgage crisis, retirement security, tax reform and insurance regulation. Includes topic overviews by CongressNow and a Q&A with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.
	The Agenda Ahead Dec. 3, 2007 Members of Congress discuss the outlook for issues including taxes, trade, health care, the mortgage crisis and the environment during the final session of the 110th Congress.
	Communications and Intellectual Property Oct. 22, 2007 Members of Congress discuss patent reform, Internet taxation, satellite radio merger, digital rights and digital television transition. Topic overview by CongressNow.

	Finance Sept. 24, 2007 Members of Congress discuss Sarbanes-Oxley reform, the nation's mortgage crisis, private equity and hedge funds, protections for credit card consumers and extending cuts in capital gains and dividend taxes. Topic overviews by CongressNow staff.

	Transportation and Infrastructure July 12, 2007 Members of Congress discuss transportation issues including CAFE mandates and the U.S. auto industry, revisiting the highway fund formula, Amtrak's path to self-sufficiency and modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration. Includes a Q&A with Transportation Secretary Mary Peters.

	Health Care in America June 18, 2007 Members of Congress discuss health care issues including mental health parity, FDA drug-approval process and Medicare Advantage program. Includes a Q&A with Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt.

	Defense and Aerospace May 20, 2007 Members of Congress discuss defense and aerospace issues including the Joint Strike Fighter engines, Navy submarine fleet expansion, Future Combat Systems and procurement reform. Includes a Q&A s with House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England.

	Energy and the Environment April 23, 2007 Members of Congress discuss energy and environment issues including CAFE standards, the Endangered Species Act, nuclear waste storage, carbon trading and the future use of coal. Includes a Q&A with EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson.

	Energy March 13, 2007 Members of Congress discuss energy issues including offshore drilling, nuclear energy, ethanol as a fuel source and energy tax policy. Includes a Q&A with House Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.).

	The Aging of America Feb. 12, 2007 Members of Congress discuss issues important America's aging population, including topics such as an older work force, entitlement reform, long-term care, estate tax reform and private retirement security. Includes a Q&A with House Budget Chairman John Spratt (D-S.C.).

	Homeland Security Sept. 25, 2006 Members of Congress examine some of the most pressing security issues facing the United States today, including the performance of the Department of Homeland Security, air travel safety and security at chemical plants. Plus, a Q&A with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.

	The Immigration Debate July 17, 2006 As Congress continues to debate immigration, Roll Call invites lawmakers to examine the best ways to secure the nation's borders, whether there should be a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants and other topics. Plus, a Q&A with Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.).

	Fueling Alternatives June 19, 2006 In the face of rising gas prices, Roll Call invites Members of Congress to explore energy alternatives and solutions.

	Defense & Aerospace May 1, 2006 Roll Call asks Members of Congress to discuss some of the biggest defense issues facing the United States: control of the National Guard, troop levels, new military equipment and operation of foreign prisons.

	Energy and the Environment April 24, 2006 Roll Call marks Eath Day by inviting Members of Congress to write about such topic as dependence on foreign energy sources, drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf and the Endangered Species Act. Plus, a Q&A with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman.

	The Health of Our Nation March 13, 2006 The second session of the 109th Congress is now under way, and health care remains a key element of the agenda. Roll Call invited Members of Congress to weigh in on Medicare prescription drug plans, the role of technology in medical privacy, and other topics. Plus, a Q&A with President Bush's point man on Health Savings Accounts.

	The State of the Union: Congress Responds Feb. 13, 2006 President Bush, in his annual address to Congress in January, illuminated his policy agenda for the year. Now it's Congress' turn. Members of Congress respond to the president's address on topics such as Iraq and health care. Plus a Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.).

	The Agenda Ahead Dec. 5, 2005 What's on tap for the second session of the 109th Congress? Roll Call provides an overview of the coming year's major issues, and Members of Congress offer insight into their legislative plans for taxes, energy, immigration and the war in Iraq.

	Unfinished Business Sept. 26, 2005 Only a few months remain in the Congressional calendar for the year, but there is much to be done. In this Policy Briefing, lawmakers weigh in on such matters as Defense reauhorization, appropriations, the stem-cell debate and much more.

	The Health of Our Nation July 11, 2005 With health care set to be one of the top issues heading into the 2006 midterm elections, what do Members of Congress think about the health of our nation? Read more in Roll Call's policy briefing, which includes a Q&A with Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.

	Telecommunications June 6, 2005 With Congress preparing to rewrite the groundbreaking Telecommunications Act of 1996, Members explore the innovations and potential regulatory action that will reshape the backbone of the nation's communcations infrastructure. House Energy and Commerce Chairman Joe Barton (R-Texas) sits down for a Q&A.

	Defense and Aerospace May 9, 2005 With the United States engaged in Iraq and elsewhere around the world, Members sound off on military and space policy, and House Armed Services Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) sits down for a Q&A.

	Energy and the Environment April 21, 2005 As Congress negotiates the administration's energy bill, Roll Call examines some of the key elements of the nation's policies: renewable energy, CAFE standards, and more — plus a Q&A with Alaska Sens. Ted Stevens and Lisa Murkowski.

	Social Security March 7, 2005 With Congress and the White House trying to figure out how to tackle the "third rail of American politics," Members sound off on Social Security. Roll Call Editor Tim Curran sits down with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for an in-depth Q&A on the future of Social Security and how Congress should approach its reform.

	Transportation & Infrastructure Feb. 28, 2005 With the long-delayed surface transportation bill up for debate, Congress is set to tackle the nation's highway and rail needs. While there is universal support for infrastructure improvements, where the funding comes from and where it goes is far more complicated.

	Legal Reform Feb. 7, 2005 Legal reform is set to be a major source of legislative wrangling in the 109th Congress. In Roll Call's special policy feature, Members sound off on tort reform, class action legislation and strategy on how Congress should enact meaningful reform.

	Agenda Ahead Dec. 6, 2004 What's on tap for the 109th Congress? Roll Call provides an overview of the coming year's major issues, and Members of Congress offer insight into their legislative plans for tax reform, Social Security and more.

	Guide to Navigating Graduate Programs and Law Schools Sept. 23, 2004 Get advice on making graduate school work, tips from higher education veterans, and other post-graduate options, plus a Q&A on the state of education in America featuring Education Secretary Rod Paige.

	Defense and Aerospace June 7, 2004 With the war in Iraq promising to be a major factor in this year's elections, Roll Call looks at issues facing defense and aerospace — including an in-depth interview with Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz.

	Environment and Natural Resources April 22, 2004 To mark Earth Day, we look at water quality, the use of U.S. natural resources and more — including a Q&A with EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt.

	America's Cultural Debate March 29, 2004 From gay marriage to stem-cell research, social issues have become a major part of the 2004 election season. Roll Call takes a look at some of the most prominent topics.

	Unfinished Business: Energy & Transportation Feb. 23, 2004 The 108th Congress is back in session, with energy and transportation issues facing serious discussion. Members of Congress break down both topics, plus a Q&A with Senate Minority Whip Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

	The Agenda Ahead Dec. 8, 2003 Congress has a full legislative plate awaiting when it returns in January. Members look at some of the key legislation on tap.

	Energy Sept. 22, 2003 Electricity reliability, the energy grid, Alaskan resources and emissions, as well as a Q&A with Energy Secretary Spence Abraham.

	The Future of Global Trade and International Litigation Sept. 4, 2003 In conjunction with a conference on international trade, Roll Call presents a special section examining commerce with Canada, the European Union, Asia Africa and the Middle East. Also featuring a Q&A with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick.

	Health Care July 7, 2003 The Democratic presidential candidates' platforms, the future of Medicare and Medicaid, a Q&A with Tom Scully, and more.

	Defense & Aerospace June 2, 2003 The future of air power, nuclear weapons, a Q&A with Defense Undersecretary Dougals Feith and more.

	Transportation & Infrastructure May 5, 2003 TEA-21 reauthorization, airline security, a Q&A with Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Don Young (R-Alaska), and more.

	Telecommunications & Technology Feb. 24, 2003 Internet taxation, the future of broadband, a Q&A with Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.), and more.

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