Moonlighting doctors in state hospitals accused of Medi Cal fraud
Little Hoover Commission charges some highly paid California hospital doctors diverted patients to private moonlight practices and billed Medi Cal up to 45 000. probe seeks conflict of interest reforms and leadership changes in the Health Department.
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Biologists develop way to kill vampires
UPI reports government biologists propose vampire control in Latin America using an anticoagulant diphenadione injected into cattle to prevent bites by vampire bats. Treated cattle suffer internal bleeding and die within days, potentially reducing bat attacks and rabies risk.
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Sexpot appropriation protest put to HEW grant halt
Illinois congressman Rep. Robert H. Michel seeks cancellation of a 121000 HEW grant to Southern Illinois University for a study on marijuana and male sexual response. He aims to attach budget language to bar the grant, calling the project offensive and a frivolous use of federal funds amid concerns from Illinois officials and citizens.
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Legislative panel backs test overhaul for inheritance tax referees
In Sacramento a legislative committee approved AB2477 to shift referee exam development from the state controller to the state Personnel Board and set passing scores. The move follows attacks on Controller Ken Cory over appointing relatives and campaign donors as referees amid a federal probe into the practice.
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