VA blamed for neglecting veterans alcohol problem
A controller general report calls alcoholism the No 1 health issue in the VA hospital system and says the VA failed to set goals for effective treatment. VA Administrator Roudebush says actions are underway, including satellite clinics and revised access criteria for employed veterans.
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Veterans Administration
Controller General
Congress
Richard L. Roudebush
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Lab tests support drug killer view in VA hospital deaths
In Ann Arbor two VA Hospital patients who suffered unexpected breathing failures tested positive for pavulon, a pancuronium bromide brand, in urine. Doctors say the finding supports a suspected psychopath killer, though results are not conclusive due to eight other possible sources.
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Mich
Veterans Administration Hospital
Food and Drug Administration
Paritlon
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New Car Buyers Get More Mileage Data
Agencies announce a voluntary labeling program by EPA and FEA to provide mpg figures for most new models and FTC rules on mpg advertising. A free Gas Mileage Guide available by writing Fuel Economy Pueblo Colorado 81009 helps buyers compare fuel costs for different cars based on 15,000 miles annually and current gasoline prices.
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EPA
Ann Arbor
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Schlitz recall over off tasting beer in 17 states
More than 515,000 cases of Schlitz beer from Winston-Salem were withdrawn after reports of an off taste. The FDA said the product posed no health risk and covered 24 can per case with lot numbers 11-F 16-F and 19 F distributed across 17 states. Also recalled were Table Talk pineapple pies and Cordis catheters due to nonsterile packaging potential.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Table Talk Inc
Worcester
Mass
Table Talk
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