FDA faces murky rules on drug safety withdrawals
The FDA lacks firm criteria for removing drugs from the market amid safety concerns. Experts urge clearer guidelines as Avandia and other medicines attract scrutiny while Hormone therapies and Tysabri illustrate the balancing act between benefits and serious risks.
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U.S. debt set to reach 62 percent of GDP by year end
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts federal debt rising to 62 percent of GDP by year end amid weaker tax receipts and higher spending from recession measures. The report warns debt could hit 87 percent by 2020 if Bush era tax cuts persist, and mandatory health care spending could reach 10 percent of GDP by 2035.
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GOP claims Jones Act blocks Gulf aid debunked
Critics say the Jones Act blocked foreign ships from helping with the Gulf spill, but officials and fact checkers report no waivers were needed. Coast Guard and State Department notes show foreign vessels aiding since May. Deepwater Horizon response included 15 foreign ships, with no Jones Act waivers required.
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House questions Army over Arlington Cemetery grave mixups
Lawmakers pressed Army leaders on mislocated remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Rep. Ike Skelton demanded a 100 percent survey after an internal review found 211 burial-map discrepancies. Army officials cited slow, laborious checks and noted 27 discrepancies resolved with ongoing tracking reforms.
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