EPA warns of chemical dangers prompting strict testing push
EPA officials say vinyl chloride scare hints at broader toxic risks. They urge Congress to pass the Toxic Substances Act to require safety tests on all 20,000 chemicals and to permit removal of hazards.
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Withholding Hypertension Drugs in U.S. Sparks Editorial
An editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association laments FDA delays in approving British hypertension drugs such as debrisoquine and propranolol hydrochloride. Dr. Edward R. Freis notes 23 million Americans with high blood pressure and 60,000 annual deaths from related causes, urging acceptance of European scientific evidence for potential approval.
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Percy seeks full accounting of hidden U.S. intelligence police
Sen. Charles H. Percy called for an accounting of all intelligence and police agents within the federal government to bring oversight to Congress. He asked Comptroller General Staats to report how many people, their missions, and spending, citing a Library of Congress survey showing widespread involvement and a budget exceeding $1 billion in 14 units.
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Government Operations Committee
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