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Rep Joseph Kennedy II and Sen Strom Thurmond introduced in the House and Senate a measure that would require all alcoholic beverage advertising to include one of five health warnings on a rotating basis. In a Senate subcommittee meeting on the proposal, its proponents argued that advertising is the major source of alcohol education, and that alcohol ads associate alcohol with friends, health and success. Advertisers, broadcasters and representatives of the alcoholic beverage industry asserted that alcohol advertising does not contribute to alcohol-related problems such as fetal alcohol syndrome or underage drinking.
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The US Senate is considering bills introduced by Sen Max Baucus and Sen David Durenberger that would establish requirements for the handling, disposal and transportation of medical wastes. Both bills would exempt small medical waste generators, although it is unclear whether they would be exempt from all regulations or just some. Opponents are concerned that the bills could result in new waste-removal standards for physicians' offices. Proponents argue that the bills are needed to protect public health.
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Congressional Democrats have proposed bills seeking to increase FDA enforcement powers, but the Bush administration is trying to prevent passage of such legislation. Congressmen such as Senator Edward Kennedy want to give FDA improved inspection authority and subpoena power over drug and food products. FDA would also have its powers expanded such as for seizure and embargo.
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