WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. House committee said it has launched an investigation into the online problems plaguing the roll-out of new federal health insurance marketplaces.
The Republican-controlled House Energy and Commerce Committee will investigate why the website established as the clearinghouse for Americans seeking to enroll in new health insurance programs, HealthCare.gov, failed Oct. 1, the first day the plans were made available to the public.