Bart Stupak News

Baby Bottle Safety Mike Mitka JAMA. 2008;299 :2141. Leaders of the Committee on Energy and Commerce threatened to subpoena the Food and Drug Administration for records the agency used in determining that the ... via Archives General Psychiatry

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One member of Michigan's congressional delegation will avoid a major-party challenger in the November election, though most other incumbents will face minor opposition. via Lansing State Journal

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“We all talked as a group and decided, 'We've got to do something for this kid”

GRAND RAPIDS - A 7-year-old Iraqi boy born with a heart defect that left him too weak to walk more than a few steps at a time is recovering from an operation arranged by some Michigan soldiers that should allow ... via Lansing State Journal

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“But they serve as excellent case studies for problems prevalent in DTC marketing”

In addition, the subcommittee will examine the decision by Pfizer to feature Robert Jarvik, the inventor of the first artificial heart, in ads for Lipitor. via News-Medical.Net

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“Prior to consideration of this agreement, Congress needs a detailed assessment of Russian assistance to all aspects of Iran's nuclear and missile programmes”

Letters from members of the House of Representatives and the Senate expressed widespread unease on Capitol Hill about links between Moscow and Iran. via Daily Times

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“I really want everybody -- not just the soldiers -- to hug them, to tell them that I am grateful that they helped me. I want to thank the surgeon. He helped my son be alive and come back to me”

A medical journey of more than 6,000 miles turned out better than an Iraqi mother named Salwa dared to hope. via Kalamazoo Gazette

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“We should make sure that pharmaceuticals companies conduct themselves responsibly.”

Pharmaceutical companies need to be more responsible in touting products to consumers or else face tighter controls from Congress, a top U.S. Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday. via Reuters

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“The drug and TV and cable industries have formed a cabal here to protect their revenues”

Drug company television ads have crossed ethical boundaries due to political appointments at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a congressman said. via Daily India

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“We already have significant infrastructure problems in this country”

NEWS RELEASE CONGRESSMAN BART STUPAK 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN ************************* Stupak questions administration on use of sub-standard Chinese steel for federal projects Stupak wants to ... via SooToday

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“It seems to us that it's an intentional act”

Congress told that contamination of active ingredient appears intentional Glenn Hess Baxter International's recalled blood-thinner heparin appears to have been intentionally contaminated with a similar, but ... via Chemical & Engineering News

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