Dems push tougher rules after Avandia diabetes drug case
Democrats cite safety concerns over Glaxo SmithKline Avandia to attack FDA in Congress. Waxman criticizes delayed warnings and urges stronger industry regulation as hearings unfold and black box labels loom for Avandia and Actos.
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California
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House Committee On Oversight and Government Reform
FDA
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New England Journal of Medicine
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Glaxo
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Avandia
Actos
Chris Wiehbacher
U.S
Sociated Press
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Glaxo-SmithKline
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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Private college loan abuses draw Senate scrutiny
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo told Congress that private college loans, a $17 billion market, are the fastest growing and most unscrupulous segment. He said lenders use discriminatory pricing criteria and kickbacks to steer students to particular lenders. Lawmakers consider broader fair lending rules and stronger banking oversight to curb conflicts of interest and protect students.
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Andrew Cuomo
Congress
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Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Department of Education
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D-Conn
Richard Shelby
Alabama
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Diplomas finally handed to students after cheers at Galesburg High
Five students who were initially denied diplomas due to graduation decorum cheers received them after school officials reviewed the policy. Superintendent Denisar said the district will move on while discussing changes to ensure a respectful ceremony.
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Gene Denisar
Nadia Trent
Peoria
Jeffrey Green
Green
Pam Kelley
Amanda
Tom Chiles
Kelley
Amanda Kelley
Carl Kelley
Galesburg High School
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