NIH scientist took payoffs from drug firms, investigators say
GAO investigators testified that Dr. Prem Sarin, former administrator of the NIH Laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology at NCI, took 83000 dollars in three payoffs from Pfizer, ASTA Pharma, and Reponsif. He allegedly used federal labs and staff for company research and funneled funds to his accounts, forging signatures and hiding actions. Dr. Gallo defended Sarin, while Sarin denied the charges.
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National Institutes of Health
NIH
General Accounting Office
Prem Sarin
National Cancer Institute
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Sarin
D’amico
Fred Chasnov
GAO
Dr. Sarin
Pfizer Laboratories
Asta Pharma
Reponsif
Congress
Robert Gallo
NCI Laboratory
Gallo
Dr. Gallo
Madigan UK'd by Senate panel for agri secretary post
A Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday approved Rep. Edward Madigan's nomination as agriculture secretary. Lawmakers pledge tight oversight to ensure farm support at home and in trade talks. The five year farm law underpins federal programs for farmers, rural towns, consumers and trade.
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Washington
Senate
Edward Madigan
R-Ili
Ed Madigan
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Agriculture Committee
Larry Mitchell
American Agriculture Movement
Albanians Flee En masse After Tirana Embassies Siege
Police fired warning shots over thousands outside Tirana Embassy Row as about 8,000 Albanians fled the country seeking asylum in Italy. unrest tests control of Ramiz Alia regime while opposition parties gain breath. many head toward Greece and Yugoslavia amid political reforms and democratic demonstrations.
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Vienna
Austria
Tirana
Albania
Balkan
Ramiz Alia
Europe
Greece
Yugoslavia
Gandhi poised for comeback in India's elections
Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar resigns amid anger accusing Rajiv Gandhi of betrayal. Gandhi, heir to Nehru and Indira, now seeks to recapture the office. Congress and opposition push for new elections as Parliament faces a likely vote.
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New Delhi
India
Chandra Shekhar
Rajiv Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
Crash of United jet kills 25 near Colorado Springs
Federal investigators report the Boeing 737-200 was flying normally until six seconds before impact five miles south of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Engines were running at impact as they consider multiple possible causes. A memorial service was planned for three coaches tied to the U.S. Olympic Committee among the 25 dead.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
United Jetliner
John Lauber
National
Lauber
Littrell pushes illegal drug tax in Maryland
Del. George H. Littrell proposes a bill requiring drug dealers to buy and affix state tax stamps to illegal drugs sold on the street. The comptroller would handle stamps but could not require identifying information. Critics say revenue would be minimal and largely symbolic. supporters call it a tool to target convicted dealers.
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Annapolis
Del
George H. Littrell
D-Frederick
Littrell
Comptroller
Louis L. Goldstein
William Pyle
Comptroller’s
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
Ways and Means Committee
Doctor Helps Cancer Patient Kill Herself With Sleep Pills
In Boston, Dr Timothy Quill describes in the New England Journal of Medicine how he prescribed barbiturates to Diane, a 45 year old with acute myelomonocytic leukemia who chose to end her life to avoid pain and a burdensome treatment. He details the ethical, legal, and personal boundaries involved as she sought control and dignity in her final months.
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Boston
Diane
New England Journal of Medicine
Timothy E. Quill
University of Rochester
Menera Per Breave
Dr. Quill
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