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Does Japan Tragedy Cause Re-Think on FDA Funding?

The trio of tragedies that hit Japan are now spawning a fourth – the potential for radioactive contamination of food and water.  There are now reports that the FDA has banned food imports from four prefectures – those located closest … Continue reading

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BREAKING – Latest Statement from FDA on the Draft Guidance on the Internet and Social Media

In response to inquiry about the status of the FDA’s Draft Guidance on the Internet and Social Media, originally set for release by the end of 2010 and reset to aim for the first quarter of 2011, the agency responded … Continue reading

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Weekly Roundup 3/4/11

Well, the government didn’t shut down today.  The way that it was covered in the media, the fact that Congress and the Administration averted a shut down by agreeing to a two-week Continuing Resolution, you would have thought they really … Continue reading

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House Energy and Commerce to Re-Open Heparin Contamination Issue After House Votes to Cut FDA Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee announced today that it was re-opening examination of the heparin contamination issue.  A letter was sent by the Chair of the Committee, Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) as well as other members to … Continue reading

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Government Shutdown? What Would it Mean?

Everyone is abuzz about what it would mean if there was a government shut down due to the current budget impasse caused by passage of cuts to the current fiscal year expenditures by the U.S. House of Representatives.  For the … Continue reading

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