Senior U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman joins Larry Mantle to talk about his latest legislative initiatives and his new book that offers readers a peek into how policy changes are achieved in Washington. For four decades Congressman Waxman has been an advocate for several environmental and health issues, including the Clean Air Act, AIDS awareness, and even Major League Baseball. Most recently, he co-authored the ambitious Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill. Henry Waxman has represented the Los Angeles area of California since 1975. Larry talks to Henry Waxman about how government works.
Henry Waxman, US Congressman representing California’s 30th district since 1974, and author of "The Waxman Report" (Twelve, 2009). He is the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.