How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Content approved by Jerry Parker The people who make up the United States Congress have the job of creating laws. Every law in the United States begins as a bill. The bill must be approved by the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the president before it becomes a law. This is called the legislative process. Knowing the … [Read more...] about How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Senate Report Critical of Medical Device Makers’ Failure to Report Infections
A Senate report released on January 13, 2016 finds that superbug infections linked to poorly cleaned medical devices have been more widespread than previously known. The reports places blame on hospitals, device makers, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Senator Patty Murray of Washington state began the yearlong … [Read more...] about Senate Report Critical of Medical Device Makers’ Failure to Report Infections
Senate investigation details Medtronic’s influence on clinical data
Medtronic Inc. paid hundreds of millions of dollars to influence clinical data. A Senate investigation has confirmed that medical device maker Medtronic Inc. paid hundreds of millions of dollars to influence clinical data on its INFUSE bone growth product. According to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report, the Senate Committee on … [Read more...] about Senate investigation details Medtronic’s influence on clinical data
Senate Avandia Report Flawed
Avandia Potential Heart Risks. GlaxoSmithKline has released a 30-page "white paper", defending itself from charges that it downplayed Avandia's potential heart risks. The white paper followed release of a Senate Finance Committee report that was highly critical of both Glaxo and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...] about Senate Avandia Report Flawed
Senate to Look at Cell Phones, Cancer
There Has Been Much Controversy Regarding the Possible Links Between Cell Phone Use And Cancer. There has been much controversy regarding the possible links between cell phone use and cancer. Now, Iowa senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, will be looking into the matter, … [Read more...] about Senate to Look at Cell Phones, Cancer
Senate Armed Services Committee Seeks Infuse Bone Graft Study Info
Infuse Bone Graft Study Probe Heats Up. A Senate investigation into a bogus Infuse Bone Graft study is heating up. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Senate Committee on Armed Services has asked the U.S. Army to provide it with the results of an investigation into the Infuse Bone Graft study, which was conducted at … [Read more...] about Senate Armed Services Committee Seeks Infuse Bone Graft Study Info
Bill to Regulate Industry Gifts to Doctors
Industry Gifts to Doctors. A Senate bill under revision would require drug makers and medical device makers to publicly report gifts over $500 annually to doctors; the previous bill was more stringent and required all gifts valued over $25 be reported. Penalties for drug and device makers were reduced to fines of between $1,000 … [Read more...] about Bill to Regulate Industry Gifts to Doctors
CPSC Would Get More Money, Power Under Tough Product Safety Bill Approved by Senate
Product Safety Bill Will Increase The Budget And Authority Of CPSC. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will have a bigger budget and more authority if a product safety bill passed by the Senate becomes law. Yesterday, the Senate approved the broadest changes to the nation's product safety system in a generation, … [Read more...] about CPSC Would Get More Money, Power Under Tough Product Safety Bill Approved by Senate
Mattel Apologizes For Toy Recall
Mattel Apologized For Defective Toy Recalls. The CEO of Mattel, Inc. apologized for recent toys recalls, and made a promise that the company would do everything in its power to insure its toys no longer pose a danger to children. The apology came during Robert Eckert’s testimony before a Senate committee investigating a recent rash … [Read more...] about Mattel Apologizes For Toy Recall
Mattel Toy Recall Spurs Senate Scrutiny of CPSC’s Actions
Mattel Toy Recalls Prompted Consumers And Senate Scrutiny CPSC. This month’s Mattel Toy Recall was unsettling news for American consumers, as it became apparent that thousands of children were exposed to the toxic lead paint and dangerous magnets used in the recalled Mattel toys. The Mattel toy recall has sparked consumers … [Read more...] about Mattel Toy Recall Spurs Senate Scrutiny of CPSC’s Actions
Mattel Toy Recall Prompts Call for Inspection Procedures
Mattel Magnetic Toy Recalls Prompts Senate To Call For More Inspection. In the wake of yesterday’s massive Mattel Magnetic toy recall, a US Senator has called for voluntary inspections of all imported toys from China before they can ever reach children. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill) has requested a meeting with US toy manufacturers to … [Read more...] about Mattel Toy Recall Prompts Call for Inspection Procedures
Senate panel to question FDA response to tainted pet food
Senate Question FDA About Tainted Pet Food. Seeking ways to ensure that pet food is safe, a Senate subcommittee plans to question Food and Drug Administration officials as soon as Thursday about their response to the contamination that has killed pets and led to the recall of more than 100 brands. On Saturday, Sen. … [Read more...] about Senate panel to question FDA response to tainted pet food
Bill to Ban Ephedra Sales In Indiana
Bill To Ban Ephedra Sales. Some of the possible side effects associated with this substance are seizure, heart attack, stroke and death. The chemical ephedra has been blamed for more than 155 deaths, including that of Steve Bechler, pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. On Dec. 30, 2003, the FDA said it would seek to ban the sale … [Read more...] about Bill to Ban Ephedra Sales In Indiana
Senate: Citigroup, Chase Helped Enron
Citigroup And J.P. Morgan Helped Enron. Senate investigators examining a series of complex, multimillion-dollar transactions involving Enron's pulp and paper business said Monday that financial giants Citigroup and J.P. Morgan Chase knowingly helped Enron deceive the investing public. The two investment banks rejected the … [Read more...] about Senate: Citigroup, Chase Helped Enron
