FDA Safety Act could strengthen drug safety oversight
An editorial argues for the FDA Safety Act to create an independent center within the FDA to monitor drugs on the market and halt distribution or require studies when new risks emerge. It cites Vioxx and antidepressants as examples and urges an empowered panel free from industry bias to act decisively while preserving timely access to medicines.
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Letters prompt civic funding for Lindale area neglect
A reader condemns Cedar Rapids officials for ignoring Lindale and Hy-Vee entryways while high rent funds elsewhere. The letter cites future pensions, political levers, and local infrastructure, urging equitable infrastructure spending in northeast Cedar Rapids.
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Women in law highlight choice over discrimination
Women compose half the students in law schools and work in private firms, yet pay gaps and promotion hurdles persist. The piece argues that many women choose flexible, lower risk roles near home, while men pursue harsher tracks, but also notes potential for equal pay and advancement when women enter tougher fields and timing aligns with family plans.
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Warren Farrell
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Marina Angel
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