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the food and drug administration and surveys are available on tsa.gov. >> mr. lord, are you comfortable with those? >> i'm comfortable with what i heard. if you're interested in having us conduct follow up, i can talk to your staff after the hearing. >> thank you very much. >> assistant secretary sadler, the go reported that its audit found that tsa had inadequate screening systems in place to identify applicants ineligible for twic and deny the issuance of tciws to them. what steps has tsa taken to address these findings? >> well, the first thing that we did was recreated an executive level oversight board in coordination with dhs to map out our short term, medium term and long-term strategies to address these recommendations. immediately after receiving the report and recommendations, we retrained the the individuals who collect the information at the enrollment sites, their ability to identify fraudulent documentation. we also made system modification. we can send our fingerprints into that repository and check our fingerprints against what we have and the f
the food and drug administration and surveys are available on tsa.gov. >> mr. lord, are you comfortable with those? >> i'm comfortable with what i heard. if you're interested in having us conduct follow up, i can talk to your staff after the hearing. >> thank you very much. >> assistant secretary sadler, the go reported that its audit found that tsa had inadequate screening systems in place to identify applicants ineligible for twic and deny the issuance of tciws to...
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hour work week and workman's comp and and the list goes on and on and on you know the food and drug administration and meat inspections and food and started and what do the republicans brings when you think of anything one thing but the republican party brought us. crickets right something the needs to be pointed out more and more often. just. the. it's the good the bad in the very very squall of cop asli ugly the good us despite big oil's chance of drill baby drill in the senate yesterday rejected an amendment that would have opened up the arctic national wildlife refuge and other protected areas to oil drilling the amendment was to be attached to a bill currently under consideration that funds transportation projects nationwide given the news last week that the us has more oil than we know what to do with there's no reason to be destroying more land just to serve the interests of big oil it's nice to see washington stand up to corporate greed or wants the bad u.s. senator mitch mcconnell in a heated debate yesterday over the filibuster in a seventeen judicial nominees noncontroversial once senat
hour work week and workman's comp and and the list goes on and on and on you know the food and drug administration and meat inspections and food and started and what do the republicans brings when you think of anything one thing but the republican party brought us. crickets right something the needs to be pointed out more and more often. just. the. it's the good the bad in the very very squall of cop asli ugly the good us despite big oil's chance of drill baby drill in the senate yesterday...
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a nationwide drug shortage that's dogging the food and drug administration is hitting emergency medicalechnicians... shortages can mean the difference between life and death.susan candiotti tells about the problem and a family who orries about it every day. day. --reporter pkg-as follows -- ken and cathy rapsas' daughter mary suffers daily ssizures and without drugs, mary would not survive."she would die. and that'ssthe bottom line. mary's already gone into cardiac arrest once. and i just don't even want to think about what would happen if we didn't have those medications that would save her life. " yet, the new jersey family may have to think about it. the very same ambulance company they call ffr help is running short of the drugs that could save mary's liie. "as we're almost out of one drug, we're using another drug to take its place, but pretty soon, that drug will also be out." nationwide, anti-seizure drugs including intravenous valium, versed, and ativan are among the dozens of drugs -- including cancer treatmenns-- that are in short supply. this new jersey ambulance service tell
a nationwide drug shortage that's dogging the food and drug administration is hitting emergency medicalechnicians... shortages can mean the difference between life and death.susan candiotti tells about the problem and a family who orries about it every day. day. --reporter pkg-as follows -- ken and cathy rapsas' daughter mary suffers daily ssizures and without drugs, mary would not survive."she would die. and that'ssthe bottom line. mary's already gone into cardiac arrest once. and i just...
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first petitioned the food and drug administration in february of last year, about the safety of this additive and the agency said it had no reason to believe consumers are in danger. the beverage association also points to the fact health agencies in europe and canada have allowed caramel coloring to remain. >> the state of california did put 4mi on its list of carcinogens about its dangers reflect what california deemed acceptable levels. this debate is nowhere near settled. the fbi is giving it another look. it's not a bad idea to moderate soda consumption. derek. >>> thanks, anita. a courtroom brawl in springfield, massachusetts, and like everything else, it is caught on tape. the murder victim's family could not hold back their emotions as their daughter's exboyfriend and accused killer was led in the court. out of nowhere, the victim's father and stepfather go after the suspects. others are shouting at them. officers had to handcuff and arrest the two men and the courtroom was cleared. the hearing for the suspect was held a little while later. >> also caught on tape, a snowmobile
first petitioned the food and drug administration in february of last year, about the safety of this additive and the agency said it had no reason to believe consumers are in danger. the beverage association also points to the fact health agencies in europe and canada have allowed caramel coloring to remain. >> the state of california did put 4mi on its list of carcinogens about its dangers reflect what california deemed acceptable levels. this debate is nowhere near settled. the fbi is...
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. >> reporter: when we first told you about aeroshots, we mentioned the food and drug administration as reviewing the product after hearing about safety concerns. now they're going one step furgt. the fda has sent them a warning letter saying the labels are false and misleading and the fda said the labels are contradictory. in one place it says you can swallow it. another place it says you can inhale it, which the fda says is dangerous but the agency wants proof and they want aeroshot to clear up weird wording. the website said it's not recommended for those 18 and under but the label says not under 12. the fda fear young people are being targeted. it hit the arguments two months ago -- market two months ago. >> will this lead to larger problems with caffeine? it could. >> i think might end up abusing it more than adults. >> the fda also as big concerns about the aeroshot's website and the way it encourages people to use it with alcohol. the fda has given aeroshot to bring them a plan on how they will direct the problems. the company's ceo said it's working closely with the fda to mee
. >> reporter: when we first told you about aeroshots, we mentioned the food and drug administration as reviewing the product after hearing about safety concerns. now they're going one step furgt. the fda has sent them a warning letter saying the labels are false and misleading and the fda said the labels are contradictory. in one place it says you can swallow it. another place it says you can inhale it, which the fda says is dangerous but the agency wants proof and they want aeroshot to...
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used to treat psychosis, researchers found 17% of the resulting studies submitted to the food and drug administration had not been made public. more troubling is most of them were studies that cast doubt on the drugs. the so-called publication bias said doctors may not have a complete view of the treatments they're proscribing. >>> you vow to get healthy by eating lean. but how good are you about picking healthy choices. the ingredients on the label may tell the truth. here are some so-called healthy items that fall short. some multigrain items are loaded with white flour. >> studies show people who eat too much white flour, processed ingredients have more diabetes, heart disease, cancer, are more everweight. >> look for whole grains as being the first ingredient and vitamin drinks and sports drinks are full of sugar. many have the same amount of calories found a soda. just some information to live by. we'll be right back.
used to treat psychosis, researchers found 17% of the resulting studies submitted to the food and drug administration had not been made public. more troubling is most of them were studies that cast doubt on the drugs. the so-called publication bias said doctors may not have a complete view of the treatments they're proscribing. >>> you vow to get healthy by eating lean. but how good are you about picking healthy choices. the ingredients on the label may tell the truth. here are some...
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this is a food and drug administration. it takes seriously the responsibility to make sure only families who are actually eligible r the program participate. and that begs the question. do they not take responsibility at all? why would they make a statement like that. they reduced the payments by 2.7 billion. reduced improper participates. and 1.3 billion in deling quent clamings it is outrageous. another federally debacle where they don't know what they are doing and spending money crazy. >> christian, one thing that has changed, the stigma of food stamps have changed because . un. a horrible recession and downed economy. that has changed. but do we need to right the ship now. >> you mentioned it now. we don't have higherates was un. people look for example work and reduce poverty. you don't have them receiving benefits and spending. the solution is robist labor activity and wayne the end of the report, the food stamp program has the lowest rates of error of any government program in the history of government programs. so i
this is a food and drug administration. it takes seriously the responsibility to make sure only families who are actually eligible r the program participate. and that begs the question. do they not take responsibility at all? why would they make a statement like that. they reduced the payments by 2.7 billion. reduced improper participates. and 1.3 billion in deling quent clamings it is outrageous. another federally debacle where they don't know what they are doing and spending money crazy....
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. >> reporter: according to the food and drug administration, the only avastin approved for u.s. the u.s. is made in the u.s. by genentech. haughton repeatedly blamed his european supplier and regulators for failing to discover the counterfeit drug. >> we are legally entitled to sell any product with our license. to any registered licensed doctor, wholesaler. >> reporter: not according to the fda you're not. >> then you need to go to the clinic. >> reporter: now it's the clinic's fault, it's not your fault for bringing in through your company into the united states avastin that turned out to be fake? >> these clinics, they purchased this product. and we're not in the u.s., so i'm not sure what the u.s. laws are. they would have to -- they would have to make sure what they're doing. >> reporter: you're not sure of what the u.s. laws are regarding the use of avastin, a cancer-fighting drug, a life-saving drug in the united states? >> i'm telling you that we, my wholesaler in the united kingdom -- >> reporter: but it's your company. >> yeah, i know. i know what the laws are in the u
. >> reporter: according to the food and drug administration, the only avastin approved for u.s. the u.s. is made in the u.s. by genentech. haughton repeatedly blamed his european supplier and regulators for failing to discover the counterfeit drug. >> we are legally entitled to sell any product with our license. to any registered licensed doctor, wholesaler. >> reporter: not according to the fda you're not. >> then you need to go to the clinic. >> reporter: now...
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and canned foods. friday the food and drug administration refused to ban bpa saying there's not enough evidence that it's harmful and people say it acts like estrogen and can be linked to cancer and heart disease. their fight is not over. here's jim avila. >> reporter: lori has three boys she's determined to keep away from plastic bottles and canned food containing the chemical bpa. >> as a mom i want to make sure what i'm giving to my children is safe for them. >> reporter: since moms complained about bpa in baby products, most no longer contain the chemical most advertise they are bpa free. still it's pervasive and not always labeled. >> i'm concerned about cancer, concerned about reproductive issues. should we as moms have to do this? why isn't our government prot u? >> reporter: the fda, ruled that there's not enough scientific proof that bpa is harmful in humans to ban it. >> fda's decision is based upon the best available science, it's strong, compelling and tells us that products on the market today are safe for use. >> reporter: the national resources counsel petitioned to ban bpa in 2008 saying
and canned foods. friday the food and drug administration refused to ban bpa saying there's not enough evidence that it's harmful and people say it acts like estrogen and can be linked to cancer and heart disease. their fight is not over. here's jim avila. >> reporter: lori has three boys she's determined to keep away from plastic bottles and canned food containing the chemical bpa. >> as a mom i want to make sure what i'm giving to my children is safe for them. >> reporter:...
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. >> reporter: the only avastin approved by the food and drug administration for use in the united statesmanufactured in the united states by genentech. as many as 19 medical practices in the u.s. purchased this avastin that turned out to be from outside this country and contained no active ingredients. some vials had little more than salt and starch. carmen catizone is national director of boards of pharmacy. >> counterfeit drugs is a huge problem in the united states. the estimate, $75 billion worth of sales of counterfeit drugs occur annually. >> reporter: how did the fake avastin reach doctors' offices here in america? we follow the trail. the counterfeit avastin was sold by a company known as montana healthcare solutions. it offered 400 milligram vials for just under $2,000. about $400 less than the manufacturer's price. one source told cbs news that when doctors called the company originally registered to this address in montana, their calls were routed to this office complex in the caribbean nation of barbados, where cbs news has learned that montana healthcare solutions is owned a
. >> reporter: the only avastin approved by the food and drug administration for use in the united statesmanufactured in the united states by genentech. as many as 19 medical practices in the u.s. purchased this avastin that turned out to be from outside this country and contained no active ingredients. some vials had little more than salt and starch. carmen catizone is national director of boards of pharmacy. >> counterfeit drugs is a huge problem in the united states. the...
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. >> the food and drug administration says it will review the quest to have the caramel coloring removed from colas. the fda added all existing data indicates that both coke and pepsi are safe to drink. >>> british researchers say more evidence is needed on the safety and effectiveness of knee replacements. researchers at the university of oxford are calling for better, long-term monitoring of patients so surgeons and patients have more information to make better decisions. they say there's a lack of evidence on the safety or cost effectiveness for many of the implants and little reliable data comparing implants and surgical techniques. more than 650,000 total knee replacements were performed in the u.s. in 2008. >>> the american college of physicians is releasing new cool low recollect al cancer screening guidelines. they say doctors should risk cancer assessment in all adults. patients at average risk should start screening at 50 years old. high risk adults should start at 40 or ten years younger than the age of their youngest relative diagnosed with company low cancer. >>> -- colocanc
. >> the food and drug administration says it will review the quest to have the caramel coloring removed from colas. the fda added all existing data indicates that both coke and pepsi are safe to drink. >>> british researchers say more evidence is needed on the safety and effectiveness of knee replacements. researchers at the university of oxford are calling for better, long-term monitoring of patients so surgeons and patients have more information to make better decisions. they...
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encourages young people to begin and continue tobacco use from an early age you may soon be able to get certain drugs without a prescription the food and drug administrationertain prescription drugs to be sold over-the- counter they want to make medication for chronic conditions more readily available the fda regulators are targeting high blood pressure cholesterol migraines and asthma medications experts said that making it easier for [ female announcer ] with swiffer dusters a great clean doesn't have to take longer. i'm done. i'm gonna read one of these. i'm gonna read one of these! [ female announcer ] unlike sprays and dust rags swiffer 360 duster's extender gets into hard-to-reach places without the hassle. so you can get unbelievable dust pickup in less time without missing a thing. i love that book. can you believe the twin did it? ♪ ♪ swiffer. great clean in less time. or your money back. it's time to get going. to have the energy to turn a "to do" list into a memory. to put more giddy-up in our get-along. to keep stepping up even in overtime. it's time to start gellin' with dr. scholl's... ... and mix a little more hop in our hip hop. thanks to
encourages young people to begin and continue tobacco use from an early age you may soon be able to get certain drugs without a prescription the food and drug administrationertain prescription drugs to be sold over-the- counter they want to make medication for chronic conditions more readily available the fda regulators are targeting high blood pressure cholesterol migraines and asthma medications experts said that making it easier for [ female announcer ] with swiffer dusters a great clean...
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the food and drug administration says there are no food safety concerns about the filler which has been used foreign years -- used for years. it's made of fatty bits of leftover meat from the cuts. >>> you know the real estate market falling apart in the past few years. one group has won big. people looking to buy a home can now find real bargains. according to an on-line real estate company, in 98 of the top 100 housing markets buying a home is more affordable than simply renting. however, rising rents are making it hard for some people to save enough for the downpayment to get a new home. >>> the battle of the bread winner continues. according to one book women in their 20s with no kids on average make more money than men. almost 40% of working wives outnumber their husbands, and that number is on the rise. the book also says in the coming decades professions like law and medicine will be predominantly run by women. >>> it's seen what is -- according to a new government research, in the late 1960s only about 10% of u.s. couples moved in together first and then ended up with higher div
the food and drug administration says there are no food safety concerns about the filler which has been used foreign years -- used for years. it's made of fatty bits of leftover meat from the cuts. >>> you know the real estate market falling apart in the past few years. one group has won big. people looking to buy a home can now find real bargains. according to an on-line real estate company, in 98 of the top 100 housing markets buying a home is more affordable than simply renting....
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food and drug administration is too using social networking to help spread the word about food recalls. the agency is going to start using twitter to issue state specific food safety alerts. so for maryland you would follow them on twitter here, md- ssis alert fees. >>> charles county residents are being urged to come to the rescue of a food bank which has shut down. the southern maryland food bank closed temporarily due to a severe shortage in food donations. the plan is to reopen monday, march 19 if they get enough food donations. >>> time for the question of the morning at 4:53. >> our readers digest poll found most parents do this when their kids aren't home. is it a, sleep, b, play their kids' video games or c, household chores? >> that's not an easy one. log on to wusa9 facebook fan page and leave your response. we'll have the answer in the 6:00 hour. we'll be right back. >>> welcome back. 4:55. your weather fir. we are looking at temperature -- first. we are looking at temperatures in the 50s. we're also going to be seeing a nice warm-up as we'll take a look at our weather graph
food and drug administration is too using social networking to help spread the word about food recalls. the agency is going to start using twitter to issue state specific food safety alerts. so for maryland you would follow them on twitter here, md- ssis alert fees. >>> charles county residents are being urged to come to the rescue of a food bank which has shut down. the southern maryland food bank closed temporarily due to a severe shortage in food donations. the plan is to reopen...
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. >>> the food and drug administration is considering easier access to prescription drugs to treat diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure. it would make the drugs available over the counter and should reduce health care costs. >>> in texas, keith thurmond was executed for the 2001 killings of his estranged wife and her boyfriend. the u.s. supreme court rejected his final appeal. his last words were, quote, i did not kill my wife, i swear to god, i didn't kill her. >>> the effects of the largest solar storm in five years hit the earth today. the spectacular eruption has forced airlines to reroute some flights and may disrupt satellite networks, gps services, and utility grids. >> new here is your first look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens at 12,837, after adding 78 points yesterday. the s&p was up nine points. the nasdaq added 25. taking a look at overseas trading this morning. in tokyo, the nikkei surged 192 points. while in hong kong, the hang seng spiked 272. >>> some reassurance on the jobs front helped stocks bounce back from their biggest dive this year.
. >>> the food and drug administration is considering easier access to prescription drugs to treat diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure. it would make the drugs available over the counter and should reduce health care costs. >>> in texas, keith thurmond was executed for the 2001 killings of his estranged wife and her boyfriend. the u.s. supreme court rejected his final appeal. his last words were, quote, i did not kill my wife, i swear to god, i didn't kill her....
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. >> pelley: the food and drug administration has decided not to ban a common chemical known as b.p.aom plastic food and drink packages. studies in rodents found exposure can harm the brain and reproductive organs, but the f.d.a. concluded today there's no proof of that in humans. becoming a mother is tougher than it used to be. a government report said today giving birth takes about two- and-a-half hours longer now than it did 50 years ago. cesarean deliveries are up 400%. one factor seems to be that new mothers today are four years older than moms of the 1960s. the chances of getting into an ivy league school are getting tougher. today harvard accepted less than 6% of its pool of applicants. at yale it was 6.8%, and at princeton, 7.8%. we know one teenager who isn't worrying about getting into college. he's already fusing atoms. "on the road" is next. [ male announcer ] if you think tylenol is the pain reliever orthopedic doctors recommend most for arthritis pain, think again. and take aleve. it's the one doctors recommend most for arthritis pain. two pills can last all day. ♪ do ab
. >> pelley: the food and drug administration has decided not to ban a common chemical known as b.p.aom plastic food and drink packages. studies in rodents found exposure can harm the brain and reproductive organs, but the f.d.a. concluded today there's no proof of that in humans. becoming a mother is tougher than it used to be. a government report said today giving birth takes about two- and-a-half hours longer now than it did 50 years ago. cesarean deliveries are up 400%. one factor...
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and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >>> let's look at health news. a nationwide drug shortage that's dogging the food and drug administration is hitting home with first responders. >> that's right. for emergency medical technician shortages can mean the difference between life and death. and susan tells us about the problem and the family who worries about it every day. >> you pit it in the bowl for me. >> reporter: ken and kathy's daughter mary suffers daily seizures. and without drugs mary would not survive. >> she would die. and that's the bottom line. mary has gone into cardiac arrest once. and i just don't want to think about it what would happened if we -- happen if we didn't have the medications to save her life. >> reporter: yet the new jersey family may have to think about itch the very same ambulance company they call for help is running short of the drugs that could save mary's life. >> as we are almost out of one drug, we are using another drug to take its place but pretty soon that drug will be out. >> reporter: nationwide, intravenous antiseizure drugs are among the dozens of drugs including cancer treatments
and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >>> let's look at health news. a nationwide drug shortage that's dogging the food and drug administration is hitting home with first responders. >> that's right. for emergency medical technician shortages can mean the difference between life and death. and susan tells us about the problem and the family who worries about it every day. >> you pit it in...
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. >> reporter: for their part, the food and drug administration says they will be reviewing the request to have the caramel coloring removed from colas. but they added that all existing data indicates that coke and pepsi are safe to drink. derek? >> wow, matt. i thought that coke was on the health food. >>> new at 11:00, intense moments on the george washington campus tonight. according to the secret service, there was a report of a man possibly armed with a gun running from the white house towards the g.w. campus around 9:00. campus police sent out an alert to all the students. the officers went searching, but the gunman was never found. they declared an all clear. the university wads never on lock -- was never on lockdown. >>> tomorrow is super tuesday, that's when 10 states have primaries, caucuses, choosing 419 delegates. we delegated a look at super tuesday in general and west virginia is one of the super tuesday states that may play a crucial role come november. >> it is very appropriate that the state of virginia be above that resolution and that is going on. >> reporter: they ha
. >> reporter: for their part, the food and drug administration says they will be reviewing the request to have the caramel coloring removed from colas. but they added that all existing data indicates that coke and pepsi are safe to drink. derek? >> wow, matt. i thought that coke was on the health food. >>> new at 11:00, intense moments on the george washington campus tonight. according to the secret service, there was a report of a man possibly armed with a gun running...
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. >> reporter: according to the food and drug administration, the only avastin approved for use in thede in the u.s. by genentech. haughton, who operates several pharmaceutical-related business in barbados, repeatedly blamed his european supplier and regulators for failing to discover the counterfeit drug. >> we are legally entitled to sell any products within the-- with our license to any registered or licensed doctor, wholesaler so the question... >> reporter: not according to the f.d.a. you're not. >> ...then you need to go to these clinics. >> reporter: now it's the clinics' fault? it's not your fault for bringing in through your company into the united states avastin that turned out to be fake? >> these clinics, they purchase this product, and we're not in the u.s., so i'm not sure what the u.s. laws are. they would have to-- they would have to make sure what they're doing-- >> reporter: you're not sure of what the u.s. laws are regarding the use of avastin, a cancer- fighting drug, a life-saving drug in the united states? >> i'm telling you that we, my wholesaler in the united ki
. >> reporter: according to the food and drug administration, the only avastin approved for use in thede in the u.s. by genentech. haughton, who operates several pharmaceutical-related business in barbados, repeatedly blamed his european supplier and regulators for failing to discover the counterfeit drug. >> we are legally entitled to sell any products within the-- with our license to any registered or licensed doctor, wholesaler so the question... >> reporter: not according...
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the food and drug administration would like cigarette packages to show smoking dangers. agency wanted graphic images such as rotting teeth, diseased lungs, among other things on the packages. the virginia judge blocked the requirement calling it unconstitutional. >>> obama's birth control coverage faces its first challenge in the senate today. the president's policy requires health insurers and employers to cover the cost of contraception and that includes choice. republicans are pushing legislation to want the option to be able to get out of any provision that they object to on moral or religious grounds. >>> and a bill introduced in the state senate would allow people other than doctors to perform certain abortions here in california. under this bill nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse-midwives would be able to perform routine abortions in the first trimester. advocates say half the counties in california don't have access to abortions. >> it's very necessary to have physician assistants in the areas who women already trust and go to for their care, it
the food and drug administration would like cigarette packages to show smoking dangers. agency wanted graphic images such as rotting teeth, diseased lungs, among other things on the packages. the virginia judge blocked the requirement calling it unconstitutional. >>> obama's birth control coverage faces its first challenge in the senate today. the president's policy requires health insurers and employers to cover the cost of contraception and that includes choice. republicans are...
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. >> reporter: the only avastin approved by the food and drug administration for use in the united statesufactured in the united states by genentech. as many as 19 medical practices in the u.s. purchase this avastin that turned out to be from outside this country and contained no active ingredients. some vials had little more than salt and starch. carmen catizone is executive director of the national association of boards of pharmacy. >> counterfeit drugs is a huge problem in the united states. the estimates are that $75 billion worth of sales of counterfeit drugs occur annually. >> reporter: how did the fake avastin reach doctors' offices here in america? we follow the trail. the counterfeit avastin was sold by a company known as montana health care solutions. it offered 400 milligram vials for just under $2,000-- about $400 less than the manufacturer's price. one source told cbs news that when doctors called the company originally registered to this address in montana their calls were routed to this office complex in the caribbean nation of barbados where cbs news has learned that monta
. >> reporter: the only avastin approved by the food and drug administration for use in the united statesufactured in the united states by genentech. as many as 19 medical practices in the u.s. purchase this avastin that turned out to be from outside this country and contained no active ingredients. some vials had little more than salt and starch. carmen catizone is executive director of the national association of boards of pharmacy. >> counterfeit drugs is a huge problem in the...
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the maker of a caffeine and taylor has 15 days to respond to a warning letter from the food and drug administration. marketed as a breathable energy, they actually contain b vitamins and caffeine. but the fda says it suggests people actually entail the products into the lungs. a statement from the company says they will work with the fda to comply with its request. hormone replacement therapy can relieve symptoms of menopause and may also lower the risk for breast cancer. a study of nearly 8000 women who have had and has directed me finds those who take estrogen only pills at a 20% lower risk for developing breast cancer compared to those taking placebo pills. large studies suggested polls increase the risk of blood clots, but doctors suggest women take the lowest possible dose for a short time. >> breaking news right now. let's go to roy taylor. >> we are at monument and chester where a vehicle has struck a woman on one of those electric wheelchairs'. baltimore city police and fire department are taking care of the situation. it looks like one lane is shut down while they deal with this accident.
the maker of a caffeine and taylor has 15 days to respond to a warning letter from the food and drug administration. marketed as a breathable energy, they actually contain b vitamins and caffeine. but the fda says it suggests people actually entail the products into the lungs. a statement from the company says they will work with the fda to comply with its request. hormone replacement therapy can relieve symptoms of menopause and may also lower the risk for breast cancer. a study of nearly 8000...
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. >> reporter: daniel is the new man in charge of regulating supplements at the food and drug administrationrious, he says, about cracking down on contaminated supplements. if the government knows about the problem, you might think they have a program to inspect labs. think again. >> independent labs, are they ever inspected by the fda? >> at print present we're focussing on the manufacturers and distributors. >> so no labs are currently being inspected? >> no. >> does that concern you? >> yes. >> in america the people who cut your hair have to be licensed, but not the labs that test the supplements you take. two major groups representing the supplement industry decline to do on camera interviews, but in a statement the council for responsible nutrition told us we take seriously the allegations of fraud lent laboratory practices raised by this report. and they urge the fda to use its ample legal hort to take legal action. the natural products association also said it supports government action against any laboratories that may use improper testing methods. both groups stress the vast majorit
. >> reporter: daniel is the new man in charge of regulating supplements at the food and drug administrationrious, he says, about cracking down on contaminated supplements. if the government knows about the problem, you might think they have a program to inspect labs. think again. >> independent labs, are they ever inspected by the fda? >> at print present we're focussing on the manufacturers and distributors. >> so no labs are currently being inspected? >> no....
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the fda today is leading to controversy and confusion in the grocery aisle. óÑóÑñd >>> a food and drug administrationd to ban bpa. >> reporter: the decision is controversial and it's also confusing for consumers. we've heard so much hype about the levels of bpa on things like plastic water bottles. so the fact that the fda has deemed bpa safe is controversial. >> i usually buy the camel back ones. i know they were bpa free. with all the plastic bottles you continually reuse and all of those that reusable water bottles are typically best. >> reporter: like many americans she had heard that when bpa leaks into the human body they can be harmful. dr.gina soloman conducted much of that research. >> the fact that bpa has been linked to the promotion of cancers. >> reporter: it once deemed the chemical not dangerous. in 2010 it reported some concern. but today the fda reported there wasn't enough evidence to support a ban. >> they should have done what they were supposed to do and protect consumers. >> reporter: everyone without an fda mandate, manufacturers are finding a replacement for bpa because consum
the fda today is leading to controversy and confusion in the grocery aisle. óÑóÑñd >>> a food and drug administrationd to ban bpa. >> reporter: the decision is controversial and it's also confusing for consumers. we've heard so much hype about the levels of bpa on things like plastic water bottles. so the fact that the fda has deemed bpa safe is controversial. >> i usually buy the camel back ones. i know they were bpa free. with all the plastic bottles you continually...
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what one family >>> a food and drug administration voted to ban bpa. >> reporter: the decision is controversial and it's also confusing for consumers. we've heard so much hype about the levels of bpa on things like plastic water bottles. so the fact that the fda has deemed bpa safe is controversial. >> i usually buy the camel back ones. i know they were bpa free. with all the plastic bottles you continually reuse and all of those that reusable water bottles are typically best. >> reporter: like many americans she had heard that when bpa leaks into the human body they can be harmful. dr.gina soloman conducted much of that research. >> the fact that bpa has been linked to the promotion of cancers. >> reporter: it once deemed the chemical not dangerous. in 2010 it reported some concern. but today the fda reported there wasn't enough evidence to support a ban. >> they should have done what they were supposed to do and protect consumers. >> reporter: everyone without an fda mandate, manufacturers are finding a replacement for bpa because consumers have been demanding it. it's been hard to find a pla
what one family >>> a food and drug administration voted to ban bpa. >> reporter: the decision is controversial and it's also confusing for consumers. we've heard so much hype about the levels of bpa on things like plastic water bottles. so the fact that the fda has deemed bpa safe is controversial. >> i usually buy the camel back ones. i know they were bpa free. with all the plastic bottles you continually reuse and all of those that reusable water bottles are typically...
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the feds learned him to the food and drug administration -- to the ft. cre, and to the bopped christmas day attempted airline bombing. some say this violates the united states constitution. and now, live in washington, do we have what the attorney general is expected to say? >>reporter: we expect he, argue the killing of an american terrorist or alleged terrorist abroad is legal under the 2001 congressional authorization of the use of military force. we do not expect holder to revel intelligence that led to targeting of al-awlaki and a republican presidential candidate says the administration's actions are inconsistent with the constitution. >> just to say under certain circumstances that the president could make this decision on who should be assassinated, i don't think how he can ever get around to justifying that and no matter,000 noble it may sound and how he makes a sense for national defense purposes if the american people accept that it is a serious mistake. >>reporter: not span of a month last fall three american citizens were dead at the hands of
the feds learned him to the food and drug administration -- to the ft. cre, and to the bopped christmas day attempted airline bombing. some say this violates the united states constitution. and now, live in washington, do we have what the attorney general is expected to say? >>reporter: we expect he, argue the killing of an american terrorist or alleged terrorist abroad is legal under the 2001 congressional authorization of the use of military force. we do not expect holder to revel...
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drugs where i look at it and say, i can't believe they approved this. >> dr. david ross was a top drug safety reviewer for the food and drug administration. he left the agency after ten years frustrated that it had approved drugs he says put patients at risk. ross says the fda's drug safety testing is not what you might think. >> i think the average person imagines the fda has a place where all these scientists are working, you know, sometimes around the clock testing drugs to make sure they're safe. is that the way it works? >> no. there are a large number of scientists that work around the clock, but they're not themselves testing the drugs. >> so who is responsible for getting the drugs tested for safety? it's actually the pharmaceutical companies themselves, and the fda often doesn't see the results of those tests until drug companies up want approval to sell their products. with thousands of drugs on the market, most of the time that system works. even so, ross says there are still serious flaws. >> it's not that every new drug is going to develop a problem, but we have no way of knowing when something is going to go bad. >> even when
drugs where i look at it and say, i can't believe they approved this. >> dr. david ross was a top drug safety reviewer for the food and drug administration. he left the agency after ten years frustrated that it had approved drugs he says put patients at risk. ross says the fda's drug safety testing is not what you might think. >> i think the average person imagines the fda has a place where all these scientists are working, you know, sometimes around the clock testing drugs to make...
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the campaign to get the world fa >>> the food and drug administration has rejected a proposed ban on products containing the chemical bpa. the national products council says bpa affects development and can cause cancer. but the fda says there needs to be more studies on affects on human, as most tests are on humans. bpa is a sealant used on plastic containers. some companies like trader joe's and whole foods have already removed the product. >>> keep a close watch on credit card statements. a major security breach affects millions of customers. someone hacked global payments. the company tracks credit transactions for stores. global payments said it detected the breach earlier this month but cannot trace when it happened. visa and master card say they have notified customers about the breach. contact your bank immediately if you see suspicious charges on your account. and the popular twitter application tweet deck back online after being shut down a few hours friday night. tr twitter suspended access after a tweeter said that they could access accounts that he did not have access to.
the campaign to get the world fa >>> the food and drug administration has rejected a proposed ban on products containing the chemical bpa. the national products council says bpa affects development and can cause cancer. but the fda says there needs to be more studies on affects on human, as most tests are on humans. bpa is a sealant used on plastic containers. some companies like trader joe's and whole foods have already removed the product. >>> keep a close watch on credit...
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the food and drug administration and they say whole grains have many health benefits including lowering your risk of heart disease. a whole grain includes the entire grain kernel which consists of the bran, germ, and the endosperm. whole wheat is a type of whole grain. other examples include oatmeal and brown rice. when parts of the kernel are removed, though, you end up with a refined grain, which has fewer nutrients. some examples are white flour and white rice. the word multi grain simply means more than one grain was used in a product. however, the grains are not necessarily whole in that case. if you're trying to add more whole grain to your diet look for foods that show the word whole grain listed first on the ingredient list. that way you know the majority of the product is made with a whole grain. >> all bread is not created equal. our last question comes from jeff in fair oaks, virginia. jeff wants to know how long the battery or chip in a water pitcher filter normally lasts. >> we spoke with the water filtration company brita for this answer and it says one brita filter can fi
the food and drug administration and they say whole grains have many health benefits including lowering your risk of heart disease. a whole grain includes the entire grain kernel which consists of the bran, germ, and the endosperm. whole wheat is a type of whole grain. other examples include oatmeal and brown rice. when parts of the kernel are removed, though, you end up with a refined grain, which has fewer nutrients. some examples are white flour and white rice. the word multi grain simply...
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birth control advocates are underring the food and drug administration to add the contraceptive to a ailable without prescription. the new push comes after a two- day hearing the fda held this week to consider allowing more drugs over the counter. the idea is meant to reduce healthcare costs by cutting the number of doctor visits from patients. you can get more details now. here is the list of drugs the fda is considering making over the counter. does it include drugs treating cholesterol, asthma, migraines, and blood pressure. >>> people across the current marching in support of trayvon martin. >> no justice! >> no peace! >> some 8,000 people in philadelphia joined the million hoodie march. martin was an unarmed teenager shot to death in florida last month. the gunman claimed it was self- defense. martin wore a hooded sweat shirt and only carried a cell phone, a can of iced tea, and a bag of skittles. high school students in miami walked out of class. they marched to a local mall, then returned to their campuses. students at one school went to the football field and formed the letter
birth control advocates are underring the food and drug administration to add the contraceptive to a ailable without prescription. the new push comes after a two- day hearing the fda held this week to consider allowing more drugs over the counter. the idea is meant to reduce healthcare costs by cutting the number of doctor visits from patients. you can get more details now. here is the list of drugs the fda is considering making over the counter. does it include drugs treating cholesterol,...
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because i found out from the food and drug administration that more vegetables and fruits are nature's natural anti-inflamtories. what's the big nemesis of a person who has ms? inflammation. i need to fight inflammation in my body every day. this isn't something i've done for three months. for seven years, my friend. i finally dialed it in nine amongst ago. >> take me through your day. >> this right here is something that is the most revolutionary new breakthrough supplement on the planet. it's based on something called lanolaic acid. fat acid works on the fat around your organs in your gut, which we know is the root of almost all disease. but taking two shots of this today, a tablespoon twice a day, sometimes i take it three or four times a day, this is helping me keep away my fat around my organs reduced, helping me to keep me healthier to start my day. but then when i take this shot, because you can do it with me. i consume about 40 ounces of liquid fruits and vegetables every single day. >> all in liquefied form? >> i do this, why, because i can't eat enough fruits and vegetables b
because i found out from the food and drug administration that more vegetables and fruits are nature's natural anti-inflamtories. what's the big nemesis of a person who has ms? inflammation. i need to fight inflammation in my body every day. this isn't something i've done for three months. for seven years, my friend. i finally dialed it in nine amongst ago. >> take me through your day. >> this right here is something that is the most revolutionary new breakthrough supplement on the...
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. >>> the food and drug administration says it will not ban the use of bpa in food packaging. they do plan to research more on its health affects. an informal group wanted the compound banned. fda says the ruling may change when information is visible on health risks, if any. >>> apple is being sued by an 83-year-old woman for a million dollars. let's bripg in ong in our legal avery friedman and richard herman, defense attorney from las vegas. good to see you as well. let's talk about this case of 83-year-old woman who said they walked into a long island apple story. before schett into the store she walked into that glass facade you see in so many apple stores across the u.s. and around the world then broke her nose. avery, she's claiming this store was negligent. they should do more to offer more protections for its customers who come in. does she have a point? >> no. i think the reasonable person walking into an all glass door using reasonable amount of caution would probably not run into this. there are literally millions walking in and out. i'm sorry for her. she did not s
. >>> the food and drug administration says it will not ban the use of bpa in food packaging. they do plan to research more on its health affects. an informal group wanted the compound banned. fda says the ruling may change when information is visible on health risks, if any. >>> apple is being sued by an 83-year-old woman for a million dollars. let's bripg in ong in our legal avery friedman and richard herman, defense attorney from las vegas. good to see you as well. let's...