Health: U S antidepressant scripts fall 20 percent for kids
Washington Post reports a nearly 20 percent decline in pediatric antidepressant prescriptions linked to warnings about crisis behaviors from drugs like Prozac Paxil and Effexor. Regulators and doctors question data quality and long term safety as analyses erode industry trial credibility.
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House OKs oil refinery bill amid GOP strife
The House passed the Gasoline for America's Security Act 212 to 210 to spur new refineries and streamline permits after dropping a key pollution-relief provision. Dems denounced the vote as political cover while Republicans split with moderates pressuring for tougher fuel standards. The bill awaits Senate fate.
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Congress approves 32 billion homeland security bill
Congress sent President Bush a 32 billion homeland security bill with larger border patrol funding, reduced grants for local responders, and a halt in transit security funds. It restructures FEMA into the Homeland Security Department, drawing fire from Democrats who warn of weaker local police and EMS and rail security. The overall DHS budget rises 5 percent.
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