Iowa researchers push exome sequencing and pharmacogenomics in medicine
Iowa Institute of Human Genetics researchers expand whole exome sequencing for physicians and study how DNA interacts with drugs like Plavix and pain medications. The program aims to integrate results into electronic records, inform dosing, and someday screen newborns, with 25 percent solve rates nationwide and costs of about 4000 dollars per person.
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Iowa Institute
Campbell
Iowa Institute of Human Genetics
Anne Kwitek
US Department of Pharmacology
Kwitek
University of Iowa Eckstein Medical Research
Iowa City
Whistleblower Payments Lag in IRS Tip-Income Cases
A Senate panel notes delays in whistleblower rewards despite tax gains. Since 2008 the IRS paid about 230 million to tipsters, with nearly half to a single banker who went to prison. Grassley urges faster decisions and stronger updates as cases rise from 3,704 in 2008 to 8,634 in 2012, yielding nearly 1.5 billion in collections from 33,000 tips.
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IRS
Stephen Whitlock
American Bar Association
Grassley
Donald Korb
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Korb
Washington, D.C
Sullivan & Cromwell
IRS whistleblower program faces chilling effect and uneven payouts
Since Congress required IRS overhaul, tips and potential $2 million recoveries rose, but actual awards lag. In fiscal 2013 the IRS paid about $50 million to whistle-blowers, led by a single $38 million anonymous payout. Critics say agency hostility hampers the program and undermines incentives.
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Congress
IRS
Stephen Kohn
National Whistleblower Center
Washington
Whitlock
American Bar Association
Scott Knott
Ferrara Law Firm
Washington, D.C
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