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Health agencies again sound alarm on flu pandemic
Senator calls failure to increase funding for tests, vaccines and therapies “totally unacceptable.”
Management
Senator accuses FDA nominee of withholding information
Candidate to lead the agency failed to cooperate with an investigation of the antibiotic Ketek, Sen. Charles Grassley says.
Defense
Freshman Democrats include anti-terrorism expert
Addition of members with military credentials could give Democrats added clout during anticipated floor debates on the war in Iraq.
Defense
House committee approves biodefense measure
Bill co-sponsor cites the threats of avian influenza or another anthrax attack as reasons for the legislation’s passage.
Tech
Subcommittee advances electronic health records bill
Legislation would require Federal Employees Health Benefits Program insurance carriers to offer two types of e-records.
Management
Panel questions administration on Medicare data errors
Official says problems will be resolved by next month; solution more urgent because of upcoming open enrollment period.
Management
Senate panel OKs bill to establish Justice cold case offices
FBI office would investigate unsolved civil rights-era murder cases, and separate Justice Department office would prosecute them.
