FDA debates restricting who can prescribe risky drugs
FDA advisers warn prescribing errors persist despite improved labels and urge stronger controls. They cite impotence drug Aprima and past withdrawals like Rezulin and Seldane, while noting labels rarely prompt physician change. Proposals include at a glance warning sections and restricted marketing, plus medical education reforms.
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Cedar Lake Moratorium Sought Near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Lake area development faces a possible moratorium due to land use concerns tied to the Cedar Lake Master Plan and the 1999 council adopted open space designations. The dispute centers on the Hennes sey property, Stickle Enterprises, and regulatory questions about airport land use distances and fill permits.
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G8 focuses on cybercrime at Paris conference
At a three day Paris meeting, G8 officials from governments and Interpol Europol and private sector discuss cross border cybercrime. Experts urge faster legal cooperation data retention debates privacy and need for open dialogue on co regulation of cyberspace.
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Algerian Islamist Linked Figure Mis Granted U S Asylum
An Algerian Islamic leader with alleged terrorist ties was mistakenly granted asylum in the United States. The status was revoked after discovery of the error. Anwar Haddam, a physics professor and former parliamentary candidate, had lived in the Washington area from 1993 to 1996 awaiting asylum decision and was jailed for deportation in 1996 after asylum denial.
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