Give me a break

Posted on March 21st, 2007 by Dig ad veritas

House panel defies Bush, votes for subpoenas - CNN.com
WASHINGTON (CNN) — House Democrats voted Wednesday to give their leaders the authority to force White House officials to testify on the firings of U.S. attorneys.The House Judiciary subcommittee vote was to authorize subpoenas. It does not mean that subpoenas will be issued; only that they could [...]

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I want to know who pays my Doctor

Posted on March 21st, 2007 by Dig ad veritas

Perks for doctors are largely hidden | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
CHICAGO — Want to know if your doctor accepts money and gifts from drug companies? Chances are it will be pretty tough to find out, a study of disclosure laws in two pioneering states suggests.
Minnesota and Vermont were the first two states to enact laws [...]

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