Mashantucket tribe accused of abusing federal drug discount program
Federal audit says the Mashantucket Pequot tribe dispensed 5.8 million in discounted drugs to non Indians between 1998 and 1999 under the Indian Health Service program. About 82 percent of drugs went to ineligible patients. the tribe defends the plan as employee benefit.
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House passes tougher auto safety rules
The House approved the TREAD Act speeding penalties for auto executives hiding fatal safety problems. The bill would impose up to 15 years in prison for withholding defect information, with a whistleblower safe harbor, amid debates with Sen. McCain and industry opposition.
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Character actor David Dukes dies at 55 in Washington state
David Dukes a prolific character actor known for The Winds of War War and Remembrance Rose Red and The Josephine Baker Story died suddenly at St. Clare Hospital Lakewood Washington after collapsing at a sports center. Production on Rose Red halted as ABC and executive producer Mark Carliner expressed condolences and considered options for unfinished scenes. Dukes was remembered by colleagues for his range humor and devotion to craft.
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T rex juveniles studied by CT scans reveal life clues
Researchers scan 28 Tinker remains sections to determine if the juvenile T rex was cared for or hunted alone. Frank Panek molds bones while volunteers assist. the 90 percent complete remains were found in South Dakota by Ron Frithiof in 1998 and moved from Texas to Cedar Rapids for cleaning and assembly.
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Iowa to study medical errors and patient safety
The Iowa health department and the university will jointly assess patient safety in a five year study. An advisory panel of public and private health leaders will participate with conferences planned for Des Moines and Iowa City over the next year.
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