EPA Plans to Reform Regulations on Toxic Chemicals
EPA To Review Toxic Chemical Regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced its plans to review six controversial toxic chemicals, Environmental Health News is reporting. President Obama’s top environmental official—EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson—announced a plan to change how the United States regulates … [Read more...] about EPA Plans to Reform Regulations on Toxic Chemicals
Institute of Medicine Urges Reform on Medical Conflicts-of-Interest
Institute of Medicine calls for reforms. A new report from the Institute of Medicine calls for significant reforms to prevent financial conflicts-of-interests in medicine from hindering patient care or the advancement of medical knowledge. We have long reported on the way the financial arrangements between the medical … [Read more...] about Institute of Medicine Urges Reform on Medical Conflicts-of-Interest
Toy Recalls Spur Defective Toy Lawsuits, Calls to Reform CPSC
Toys Have Been Recalled Due To A Lead Contamination Spur Defective Toy Lawsuits. Toy Recalls have become routine this year. So far, over six million toys have been recalled because of lead; the highest number ever due to product defects. Defective toy lawsuits now include Fisher-Price; Michaels Stores; Sears, Roebuck and … [Read more...] about Toy Recalls Spur Defective Toy Lawsuits, Calls to Reform CPSC
Ketek case keeps glare on reform
The FDA Missteps in Approving the Ketek Antibiotic. The Food and Drug Administration's missteps in approving the controversial antibiotic Ketek were cited at a congressional hearing yesterday as further evidence of the need for major drug safety reform. FDA whistle-blowers, medical experts and members of Congress said the FDA in … [Read more...] about Ketek case keeps glare on reform
Medical Victim Takes On Malpractice Reform
Medical Mistake Victim On Malpractice Reform. Linda McDougal relives the medical mistake every morning when she wakes up and sees the 31 inches of scarred incisions across her chest. The 46-year-old accountant thought she had cancer when she agreed to the double mastectomy. Only later did she learn that the cancerous … [Read more...] about Medical Victim Takes On Malpractice Reform
Team Ready To Reform Wall St.
Reform On Wall Street. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt and New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer are expected to announce that they are teaming to force reform on Wall Street. A deal could be announced as early as this morning, people with knowledge of the situation say. The union would bring together … [Read more...] about Team Ready To Reform Wall St.
Merrill Lynch Told To Reform
Merrill Lynch Reform Its Business Practices. Merrill Lynch, one of the oldest and largest US investment firms, has been ordered to reform its business practices after being accused of giving advice that hurt clients but enriched the company. New York State-Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said he got a court order after a 10-month … [Read more...] about Merrill Lynch Told To Reform
