the regulated industry. there needs to be regional forums. this is not an fda activity and the fact that the fda can participate if fda called it, this is not what we want to do. get neutral venues, professional association, university, that can provide a non-bias format and forum to discuss what these issues are, to communicate, to ensure a standard or technique that's implemented is actually implementability for the country you're looking at or for the product you're looking at. another recommendation, and these are shorter term, that countries with stringent regulatory agencies should within the next 18 months convene technical working groups to really accelerate the process of sharing inspection. so if you look at the number of lines coming in and you look at the number of industries in some developing countries producing food and then even to some, tent drugs and deep vice, there is no way possible even by increasing inspectors on the basis that's done with the food modernization act that's being projected that you will be able to inspect all of these indu

with the domestic regulations at fda, it brings this forward. the question with congress, bring this forward, as new approaches to public health go forward. there's a realization that for that to last and have a multiplier effect within those countries that essentially the regulatory infrastructure needs attention. >> i think that's right. i mean, we call for basically the g-20 to endorse this as an intersection of global health trade and development and with that endorsement what we'd like to do next is what we recommend doing next is that this then filter down to the various international agencies that are dedicated to those issues. and, you know, of course there's wto and its network on the issues. there's codex. we think supporting strong regulatory systems again achieves global trade and outcomes and we have activities as well. we're looking for an endorsement hopefully at the next meeting of the g-20 which will be in mexico, of the intersection of these issues and then to start to build down from there to these topic specific international

says the fda made the wrong call. >> we did think the fda is out of step with the scientific and medical research. we think they have not shown that bpa is safe. >> the fda in a statement said the petition did not have the scientific data kneed for it to change current regulations. so it will not change the rules. >> mom powerful. we aren't going to buy products that contain bpa. we are not going to stand for this. it is not fair. we are talking about our children. >> it's still possible moms like lori will win out. the fda said it will continue funding research and this is not its final ruling on bpa. jim avilla, abc news, new york. >> in santa rosa a march will mark the 50th annual celebration honoring civil rights activists united farm workers leader sasha chavez. it begins at noon. it's the old albertson supermarket. it will end at old courthouse square with a rally. farm workers are still fight for equal pay. a new bill by santa rosa democratic assemblyman michael aller will give farmer the overtime pay they were denied when they were excluded from the national fair labor standards

the fda said it will continue to fund research and this is not the final ruling on bpa. jim avila, abc news, new york. >>> politics next "your voice, your vote." all eyes on the badger state tonight. the republican candidates are criss-crossing wisconsin, with polls showing mitt romney leading santorum there. there's also voting in d.c. and maryland tuesday. it's expected this will be the week that mitt romney passes the halfway mark to 1144 delegates needed for the nomination. be sure to catch "this week" tomorrow morning when paul ryan who just endorsed mitt romney, to face democratic representative, chris van hollen on gas price, health care in 2012. plus, and coulter joins george stephanopoulos at the "roundtable." >>> turning overseas to the hot spot syria and iran, and a high level meeting between the u.s. and six arab meetings. secretary of state hillary clinton arrived in turkey and reena ninen is in istanbul. you've been telling us about the extraordinary conversation about the u.s. arming gulf states. >> reporter: that's right, jake, the white house wants to co

the national defense resources council says the fda is making a mistake. >> we do think the fda is out of step with scientific and medical research. think they have not shown that bpa is safe. >> the fda says there was not enough scientific data to require a change in current regulations but the fda says it will continue to fund research and that this is not its final ruling on the chemical. meantime, a new airline quality report says when it comes to lost bags, delayed flights quality of service, and getting bumped from full airplanes, airlines are getting better overall. >> private researchers found performance is up in all four categories this year. hawaiian airlines did the best when it comes to arriving on time. jetblue finished at the bottom. >> on our facebook page we are asking what is your favorite and least favorite airline and why it? one viewer says her favorite is turkish airlines and released favorite is delta. cool miller disagrees. he loves and delta but does not like southwest for. >> another dealer said southwest is her favorite and american airlines is her least favo

says the fda made the wrong call. >> we did think the fda is out of step with the scientific and medicalrch. we think they have not shown that bpa is safe. >> the fda in a statement said the pegs did not have the scientific data kneed for it to change current regulations. so it will not change the rules. >> mom powerful. we aren't going to buy products that contain bpa. we are not going to stand for this. it is not fair. we are talking about our children. >> it's still possible moms like lori will win out. the fda said it will continue funding research and this is not its final ruling on bpa. jim avilla, abc news, new york. >> in santa rosa a march are mark the 50th annual celebration honoring civil rights activists united farm workers leader sasha chavez. it begins at noon. it will end at old courthouse square with a rally. farm workers are still fight fourth equal pay. a new bill by santa rosa democratic assemblyman michael aller will give farmer the overtime pay they were denied when they were excluded from the national fair labor standards act of 1938. >>> meteorologist lisa argen he

i'm no cheerleader for the fda, but i understand their fill philosophy and approach in that an agency as it applies to controlled substances seems much more measured than that of the dea at times. and my understanding is i want to talk about this post inspection feedback in the form of what's known as the fda form 483 inspection report. and my understanding on this fda form 83 is it sets out with specificity the agency's concerns and the parties have the opportunity to meet with the fda and discuss any issues that may be before them, that companies are given the opportunity to address issues and solve problems in a collaborative dialogue. if the company were to choose not to address the issues, the agency then typically takes further action in the form of a warning letter. and proceeds with proosecution its decrease as appropriate. i think that fda-type approach is different from the dea approach when there are problems which is just enforcement and not the opportunity to address concerns. so it seems like dea there is no post inspection give and take or dialogue that may be there and

not here to defend the fda. i think that richard may be right on this although i will note that there are some compelling stories on the other side that got the fda involved in the first place. the trade-off -- [unintelligible] i think there are circumstances in which decisions that individuals may have significant effects on other people in the world. whether small pox or the like, there are circumstances where we care how individual decisions affect everyone else. the broader question, i agree that the fda has made innovati andion in the -- innovation in the drug industry harder. how can we map this slow down in a formally innovative sector to regulatory sclerosis? i am not sure that is necessarily there. there are things we want to know. one is -- we do have substantial acceptance. -- exceptions. it is a bleak picture that peter painted. but if you look at the computer and financial world, there is a lot of value and the wealth created here that was on a manageable -- unimaginable 40 years ago. we have had pro

only to re-emerge as a vitamin supplement claiming exemption from the fda approval. it's makers say it's natural. >> this supplement is not found in any plant. and, in fact, it's only made in factories. >> reporter: one of the big manufacturers under investigation by the fda, those cars belong to federal agents, is usp labs in dallas. makers of the two biggest selling dmaa products, jack3d and oxyelite pro. usp labs defends it's products, telling abc news a billion servings have been sold and it's proven safe when used as directed. now the fda says they will have to prove that. jim avila, abc news, washington. >>> all right. jim, our thanks to you. when we come back. turns out all of you have already voted. what is the most popular song being played at weddings right now. any guesses? y voted. what is the most popular song being played at weddings right now. any guesses? postmenopausal osteoporosis and a high risk for fracture. i want to keep acting but a broken bone could change that. so my doctor and i chose prolia® to reduce my risk of fractures. prolia® is proven

from distributors in the uk after being purchased from wholesalers in turkey. connie is with fdae of integrity and recall. >> what we're seeing is a pattern of this risky practice of purchasing unapproved drugs from foreign suppliers. >> reporter: altuzan has the same active ingredient as cancer-fighting avastin, but sold only in turkey and not approved for use in the united states. according to british authorities, 82 of the ounterfeit vials were shipped to the u.s. by river supplies, located here in the uk and owned by canadian businessman tom haughton. halten is currently under federal investigation for shipping counterfeit avastin into the u.s., offering it for $2,000 a vial, some $400 less than the manufacturer's price. tom. >> hello. >> reporter: we track haughton down last month in barbados. he denied any wrongdoing and took a strong stance against counterfeits. >> we're depending on the governments and the regulators to make sure these supply chains are, indeed, safe. i will do everything within my power to ensure this never, ever happens again. >> reporter: the fda says

>> a stage for breast cancer patient gets approval to use the drug not yet approved by the fda. g a >> a trial drug for breast cancer patients is still in the works and not approved by the fda, but one woman got to use the drug. >> us because of the video she posted online. >> it is a very unique story -- a 46-year-old woman dying of breast cancer makes the unique plea on youtube, desperately begging the fda and drug manufacturers to give her an experimental and unapproved drug. she hopes it will prolong her life. >> here i am with a train coming out of my liver. >> she posted this video on youtube, showing how stage for breast cancer left her wasting away. she begged the food and drug administration and the company that makes it the new drug to let her try it now since she is not expected to live until the time it is released. >> it could stabilize me and help. >> she has written dozens of letters to leave behind for sun. >> i have to plan what i'm going to do for my son. >> days after posting this heart wrenching the video, she -- it was agreed at that she would be provided the

this week the fda formally called on the pharmaceutical companies to limit the use of antibiotics inm animals. they've been doing that one way or another for many years and yet it hasn't happened in decades, even. the use of drugs in our animals is a practice that scientists and consumer groups say is contributing to a surge in so-called super bugs as a role in antibiotics in feed for the animals ultimately creates a resistance in bacteria and viruss to which we become vulnerable. our specialist says it's not just meat and cheeses but crops are also a major source of concern from pesticides to herbicides. he says chemical companies have been silently ruining our crops and our soil for years. how much so? how much can he actually quantify this? he says to the point that two-thirds of processed foods now include genetically engineered ingredients and you and i don't know a darn thing about it, because the people responsible for selling the food and producing the food and their lobbyists and the resolving door, they don't want us to know. basically, everything that we don't like, big mo

i also attended a meeting with the fda advocacy group as well as with the fda and the oriental food association, and as mentioned by the public affairs specialist, there is going to be a lot of new food safety laws coming out, so it is important for us through informs small- business owners, and especially the group that imports food from outside of the country, and some of the members of this association mentioned there are so many new laws coming out, it would be important for them to be informed, so one of the ways i suggested is for the fda to send information to us, and we can send it out now along with our newsletter so people can be informed of what is coming up, and all they have to do is give us a paragraph in with a link to the new law. >> thank you, commissioner o'riley. commissioner dwight: i just want to report i exchanged a few emails. i was there and chatted about dthe b corps thing. it took awhile to tease out some opportunities that major real impact on him, because he said he was not really enthused about closing the gap, and the more he had to think about it the more it made

she said the fda is on the phone. >> reporter: the fda agreed to help. d to provide the drug to her. jay wolfson says that is unusual. for many reasons. >> for one thing, the drug companies is affording the use of the drug basically free. and the fda is very careful about approving any use of an experimental drug outside of a clinical trial. >> reporter: with met static breast cancer all over, including in her liver, darlene says she is just trying to put a face on what she and so many others in need of investigational drugs go through. >> if i don't get on this drug this week if my abdomen swells, there's no going backwards. i won't be able to get treatment. so like every day is like eternity to me. >> what a moving story. >> patients must have been immediate need, a life-threatening disease or condition to get the kind of access to unapproved trial drugs. certainly she met that criteria. >> we should also mention that the reporter is going through her own fight with breast cancer. she appears to be winning. she looks great. so we're all rooting for you,

gpha believes this model will deliver greater safety to the patients and help to achieve fda stated goals of enhancing the identification of suspect products. but no matter how secure we make the supply chain for prescription drugs ensuring safe use of these drugs is a responsibility that rests on all of us. in fact, recent studies suggest that the problem with prescription drug abuse in the united states today primarily stems not from drugs that are outside the legitimate supply chain or have been obtained ill heelly through the black market but from those who legally prescribe and are available in the homes. more than 70% of people abusing prescription drugs are doing so with products obtained either from friends or relatives. the generic drug try has been a leader in addressing on diversion. we believe education is the key component to addressing this issue and as such support efforts such as the american medicine chest challenge, smart rx, and the national council on education. in addition, our industry has focused its efforts in the area by joining the brand industry, patient groups,

the next recommendation is we need to make sure that fda can develop the proper mix of incentives in order to promote safe product and some of those are market access. there's an fda secure chain program that is currently in effect. the fda needs to look at how this is working and it looks like it's working well to push and expand that to other aspects they handle. there needs to be an incentive to some of these aspects. it just could not be negative for regulatory impact. the final items of the domestic action is the fda should encourage for the cooperative research and development agreements and other programs within the private industry and research funding to encourage businesses to develop and universities simply applicable servile landstuhl tools, technology that is easily implemented, relatively cheap to use it can essentially carry surveillance down to the deeper levels within the supply chain. companies have this worked out but a very large company system are not scalable down to smaller systems. and finally, over the next 15 years, u.s. government agencies should really work

odwalla notified the fda and is working with the fda to investigate the cause of the allergic reactionsconcern is that they're getting a reaction, has to be an ingredient. peanuts. tree nuts. can cause allergic reactions, severe death like my son who died from eating a dessert. and even a trace amount of peanuts can cause a severe reaction for some patients. >> so, say, if a -- product was being produced in a plant that a worker had peanut residue on his hand and translated into the food that could be enough to cause a severe allergic reaction and very sensitized patient. >> reactions can include a drop in blood pressure and swelling of the throat. she says labels offer guidelines but not a guarantee products are not free. which is why it is important, patients who know they have severe allergies make sure they always carry their epi pen with them. the odwalla chocolate protein monster drink being recalled, had an enjoy date by may 23, 2012 or earlier. no other odwalla drinks are part of this voluntary recall. >> good to know, thank you. well a proposal for massive housing development i

if it's approved by the fda and prescribed by a doctor, it must be okay. wrong. too many pills taken at once or combining them with other drugs and alcohol can have a serious and even deadly consequence. but the issue confronting us today is a much more complex and evolved than just what have you found lately in grandma's medicine cabinet. the black market sale of powerful and highly narcotic painkillers such as oxycontin and vicodin is big business, prompting the dea to attack the problem on multiple fronts, from street level sales all the way to the top of the supply chain. targeted first were the so-called pill mills in florida, which were largely unregulated until last year. and they routinely dispensed painkillers like they were m&ms from a gum ball machine there is a yet more insidious side of the story as well. after becoming aaddicted to painkillers, more and more are switching to heroin. drug treatment experts say the use of heroin by young adults has more than tripled since 2006. much of the growth is due to people who switch to heroin as a cheaper alter

we work tasked me things by the fda. to find the core of food and medical device systems in developing countries. what are the gaps in those systems? once we have identified the gaps, how can we address these gaps in the short term, which is three-five years, and the longer term. what did we do? we visited and went on four trips to brazil, south africa, china, and india. the meetings lasted anywhere from two-four days each. we talked to people from one dozen countries. we talked to government regulators, other members of government agencies, we talk to a deregulated industry, multinational drug companies, domestic drug companies, non- governmental organizations and government organizations. we went in different been used -- venues and had opened public meetings and discuss what were the core elements and what was the status of these systems. i want to stress that our statistics that our task was not specifically look at a country -- our task was not to look specifically at a country, how the systems were structured -- our

the fda wants to limit antibiotics given to animals. the reason is it could cause a dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. researchers say that the drugs are creating antibiotic resistant germs that can then be passed along to humans. the fda suggests only using the drugs when it's necessary to keep animals healthy. >> the popular gel manicure may pose a big danger to your skin. the uv lights used to beg on the polish can cause brown spots on your skin. getting the manicure every two weeks is like spending two extra minutes in the sunlight everyday. over time, your skin can begin to age. dermatologists say the solution is simple. lather on sunscreen when you go to the salon. >> report shows a growing number of children are being born to unwed parents. national center for health statistics found 22% of women have their first child while living with a male partner. that's an 83% increase from 10 years ago? . 25% of men become fathers while living with a girlfriend. it reflects reduced stigma. and more couples are choosing to live together beca

. >>> the fda is updating labors based on a recent study. the birth control pill has a slightly increased risk of blood clots. the fda said people using them shouldn't worry and continue taking the pill as directed unless told otherwise by their doctors. >>> now to a warning about nail polish. some polishes that claim to be toxin free actually contain high levels of chemicals leveraged to birth defects. researchers in california discovered nail polishes used in salons have high levels of chemicals linked to birth defects and asthma even though the labels claim they're safe. many claiming to be free con feign formaldehyde. some of them contain chemicals with dangerously high level. the makers who make the poll lush say it paints an incomplete picture. >> what the study shows is these ingredients have been removed for the most part and the consumers can feel safe. >> the companies said they are willing to work to keep the chemicals out. >>> have you pinned today? what's the interest behind pinterest. users can pin. it edged out linkedin, google

the fda will likely require a be prescribed in conjunction with diet and exercise in hopes of preventing other illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. >> if you did do you do the two together, you could attend as 15% of fifth loss, a lot more in health benefits and weight loss itself. >> caffeine and exercise and maybe a prescription for skin cancer prevention. researchers from rafters found mice given a dose of caffeine and exercise on a running we'll experience 60% fewer tumors. there was a benefit from caffeine and exercise alone but not as strong as the two factors combined. however, experts say the best way to prevent skin cancer is to wear sunscreen, of course, and protective clothing. when the nfl kicks off the 2012 season, all the teams will be done in new uniforms. nike has taken over all nfl apparel from reebok, meaning new looks. the league unveiled the new looks tuesday in new york city. ravens colors and look remains the same with just some slight changes to the color. coming up next, your maryland lottery pick 3 and pick 4 numbers and another check of the insta-weather p

first prescription pill to get approval from the fda in more than a decade. the drug made by mountain view based vivis. the fda pushed back a decision to july 17th so agency can consider the new drug safety plan and a panel recommend add proveal in february, two years after the pill rejected because of concerns of heart palpitations. the manufacturer says it results in a weight loss of nearly 10% and that is the highest reduction with any reent pill. >> and new research finds many teachers feed into the myth girls are bad at maichblgt study found educators tend to rate girls' math abilities lower than those of boys even when grades and scores are comparable to boys and found evidence of a small, consistent bias against females suggesting that teachers hold on to belief math is just easier for boys. research shows race plays a role on teacher expectations of students. >> three maryland public school workers are winners in the historic megamillion jackpot and caw themselves three amigos. officials showing this picture of the winners accepting the check. each rec

the fda is now considering whether to approve the widespread use of 3-d ultrasound. >> if we stop withhe mammogram, i would have just gone home, telling you're okay for another year. >> lucky, she didn't stop with a mammogram. as part of a trial, she received this 3-d ultrasound and learned there was a tumor. it was detected by an automated ultrasou ultrasound. an advisory panel recently recommended the fda approve the breast ultrasound to be used in combination with mammograms in women who have dense breast tissue. 80% of women have dense breast, can which increases the risk of breast cancer and makes it tough for r radiologists to identify tumors. >> our clinical trials have shown more than 25% improvement in detecting cancers in women with dense breast tissue and these were missed with mammography. >> because dense tissue shows up white in a mammogram, radiologists say finding tumors is like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm. take a look at the difference between a mammogram image and the 3-d ultrasound. here, it's clear that the white, dense tissue is hiding a lesion that can

pill. >> federal judge has ordered the fda to explain by today why the agency will not allow the plan b morning after pill to be dispensed to young women under the age of 17. though the fda did originally decide the plan b should be available to all females of childbearing age health and human services secretary kathleen seb lis stepped in to limit it to only those 17 ammed older. that sparked a backlash from the pro choice community. they brought the original suit against them saying the secretary took an oath to improve america's health. she is not living up to it on emergency contraception. enough is enough. we need leadership that listens to science and doesn't cave to political pressure. pro-life advocates say it's ironic they are taking it from the left because it has been such a good ally to the pro choice community. >> we are hearing her say to a group at fawned razor that the contraception mandate was a huge victory, a huge win. they are receiving pressure. many people believe, myself included, that president obama has been the most pro abortion president in the history of th

the fda says they have found a second counterfeit version of the cancer drug.se are incorrectly labeled and some doctors and knowingly bought the counterfeits out through a company called richards pharma. there is a new study tonight suggesting some green vegetables can improve your odds of surviving breast cancer. they include broccoli, cauliflower, a route look, and other vegetables in the cabbage family. women diagnosed with breast cancer who ate the most special for 60% more likely to survive. 35% were less likely to have a recurrence. >> the president hosted a prayer breakfast this morning. mr. obama said he wanted to hold the event before the annual easter egg roll. >> i wanted to get together with you for a little prayer and reflection some called before the storm. [laughter] >> 3500 people will attend the and roll. the president hosted events marking jewish and muslim religious holidays. >> of the weather stays the same, it will be really nice. >> monday is looking good. tuesday, probably some rain. >> today was great. >> we just have the pollen to deal

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alone. >> reporter: now, an advisory panel is rerming the fda approve the ultrasound.omen like diana va that can ben flit from a second, more throwing look for tumors. >>> let's bring in our chief meteorologist, jeff ranieri. do we see umbrellas? >> oh, yes. a lot of slick roadways and sidewalks. plenty of activity moving up, giving it a tropical feel outside of the bay area. in the south bay, you can see it is still wet out here this hour, out at the caesar chavez park. it's very quiet. let's bring you back to the radar. we'll take you where we're finding isolated showers. so, it's mainly across east pleasanton. that's the nature of what we find for the next four hours before we get another round of rain moving from. from st. martin to gilroy, isolated showers impacting you. nothing too heavy at this hour, compared to what we had earlier tonight. 61 in sunnyvale. 59 in napa. temperatures have dropped. but not too much from the daytime highs today. for tomorrow, a few spotty showers throughout the morning. by thursday, a little cooler for the afternoon hours. this week

the fda said, quote, it did not have the scientific data for the fda to change current regulations. n children's products. jechb never saus is in the national defense council. she is in washington, d.c., joining us this morning. just for full disclosure here, can you explain your organization's opposition to bpa? >> sure. nrdc filed a petition in 2008 and what we did was ask fda to ban or take out bpa from food, contact material so that it wouldn't get into people's food. >> and what are the effects that you suggest bpa has on the human body? >> well, dozens of studies in laboratories done in whole animals and in cells in laboratories have shown that bpa affects important tissues that are vulnerable to hormones. so, for example, breast tissue and prostate tissue. prostate glands as well as developing brain tissues. so scientists are especially concerned about exposures to infants and young children but not only adults as well are a concern. >> i know that you're not the only organization that is concerned about bpa. there are several organizations that are concerned. but the fda says

the fda has announced a voluntary recall of nearly 60,000 lbs. wfin tuna the same kind used to make dishes like this to any and all the box it comes that is labeled aa or aaa scrape with marine usa corp. only restaurants and resorts can buy as the salmonella outbreak has sickened at least a hundred 16 people in 20 states but so far none california a dozen of them one at a hospital. marine did not answer our phone calls e- mail's or answer in that at the door according to the web sites the of the world wide seafood distributor for the past 40 years sushi's you talk to are wary. >>> the fda says before you eat any kind of grounds to and a sushi restaurant ask the chef and is an apogee branch in cupertino kiddos cbs five. >>> we're following breaking news and san francisco police are investigating the tripple shooting one person is reported dead this happened about two hours ago or rubber tile on what witnesses say happened tonight. >>> let's get right to is this is correct it between passat no emergency crews are here including the tow truck in san

it was one of three nonpartisan bills with the idea of giving the fda more teeth to try to handle the drug shortage crisis, a crisis that involves children not being able to have access to medications that could save their lives. my question to you is after one year, it still hasn't -- none of these three bills have been brought to the floor. my question is, mr. speaker, why is it that legislation that everybody agrees is desperately needed is taking so long to pass? >> well, the congress is working on this. the senate is getting ready to move a bill. the energy and commerce committee is getting ready to mark up a bill in early may. there's a bipartisan proposal they've been working on that would help the fda and the drug companies to meet these shortages. but i would also ask, where's the administration been? where's the president of the united states been? where's his proposal? why hasn't he talked about this, something that's critically important to our country, as opposed to creating all these fake issues, that he's running around the country dealing with? >> when we spoke to legi

the fda says 93 of them are harmful and that list includes the nicotine and arsenic and the fda wantshe new packaging by april 2013. >>> moms, i don't need to tell you this, childbirth is painful but did you know it takes longer than it used to? the new study by the national institute of child health and human development, scientists compared the delivery data from the early 1960s from data to the 2000s and researchers found out it takes a first time mom longer to get through the first stage of labor. babies these days are born five days earlier and tend to weigh more and mothers are heavier. researchers aren't sure what's caused the increase but believe it may have something to do with some of the changes in the delivery room. >>> it wouldn't be a nice workday, a whole lot better if you could brick your dog to work -- bring your dog to work? researchers say yes. a new study found bringing your dog to work reduces stress and makes the job more satisfying. and the study was done by a north carolina business that allows its employees to bring their dogs to work around 20 to 30 dogs are

it's working with the fda to investigate the cause of the allergic reactions since the drink containsno peanut or tree nut ingredients. >>> the deadline is quickly approaching. the last thing anyone wants to hear is audit and that is increasing across all income levels. fox business brenta buttner shows us how. >> reporter: the deadline for filing your tax return is fast approaching. to reduce your chances of being audited this year, you will need ton what the irs considers big red flags. you may be able to claim a deduction for expenses related to your home office, including home insurance and some utilities cost. be prepared for the irss attention. >> if i have a big screen tv in there and invite friends to watch football and so forth, can't detect it. people need to be careful. >> you have to have great documentation and photographs, even, of your home office to ensure if do you get audited, you have the backup to prove you that did the right thing. >> reporter: and your commute is not deductible. but, you can claim a vehicle if you use it for business. >> if you're a painter or co

gsa's clients are the american people, not the social security administration or the fda or the national science foundation. and the american people are not shareholders, they're taxpayers. the extent of the wastefulness of taxpayers' dollars on the western regional conference is shocking. perhaps it's reflective of an agency tied so closely to the real estate and property management industry having hired many business professionals along with their business practices from the private sector that the agency thinks it's perfectly acceptable to hold a convention similar to those in the private sector. susie kim, an economist policy reporter for "the washington post" published an interesting commentary piece for the post on april 14th, and i'm chairman, i'll submit the entire article for the record but let me just quote one sentence from her article. "the real aim of contracting services is ultimately neither to make money nor to spend it. but to achieve a greater good." i hope this hearinging will advance that greater good for our nation and for our taxpayers. >> thank you, senator. senato

and the fda was going to require that they put "this product causes cancer" on the cans, and coke and pepsi both decided, well, no, we don't want to put any reference to cancer on our product. so guess what? we're just going to change the formulation and take that out, all right? great victory. you saw that much of it in the news, okay? that was the first. the second, though, and this just happened. there was an article about this today and i hope you'll look it up. it's just as important. it has to do with bpa, which is this plastic coating that they coat the inside of cans with, particularly that have tomato products in it. and what they found was that the word of mouth got out and moms, mothers who make purchasing decisions -- remember, women make the purchasing decisions across the board -- decided they were just not going to expose their children to this packaging material that might cause cancer and any other number of ailments in the children. and the result now is that these companies are now dumping this stuff, the bpa. they're dumping it like 40 going north and campbells has

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the fda found fake drugs that do not contain the ingredient.e fda found other packages of counterfeit avastin. >>> what do you do when a pregnant passenger goes into labor on an international flight? you break out the blankets, apparently, scissors and the vodka, of course. as tanya arja explains, everyone from the passengers to the flight attendants jumped into action. >> reporter: hope not the last. >> reporter: in her south tampa home, susan carnes is still all smiles. 12 days after bringing the little boy into the world [ laughter ] >> it's the most exciting thing that has ever happened in my career. >> reporter: three hours into the 12-hour flight, she was alerted to a pregnant passenger and in row 37, who was in obvious pain. >> do you feel like your water broke. she said yes. i knew okay, we're having a baby. >> reporter: she called out is there, a doctor on board? luckily, dr. patrick ajuk, an ob-gyn seen on the far left, jumped in to help the first- time mom catherine. >> she was strong and scared andality first. obviously, she's trail