House Passes Bill to Ban Indirect Federal Funding of Abortion
The bill would prohibit government subsidies for healthcare plans that cover abortions.
Europe’s E. coli Outbreak: The EU Food Safety Regime Under Stress
A rare strain of E. coli raises tensions and questions over the EU response.
New Virginia Legislation on the Closure of Abortion Clinics
The law requires abortion clinics to meet stringent standards.
HHS Rescinds Health Care Conscience Provisions
HHS repeals “overly broad” portions of Bush-era regulation.
MSHA Seeks More Comments on Proposed Coal Miner Health Rule
Proposed standards attempt to reduce black lung disease risk.
Preemption of Vaccine Injury Lawsuits Upheld
The Supreme Court decides that federal statutes preempt state lawsuits over vaccinations.
FDA Grants Hearing on Proposed Withdrawal of Marketing Approval for Avastin
The FDA proposes to withdraw approval for a breast cancer treatment, with hearing scheduled for June.
FDA Seeks Public Input and Increased Funding to Implement Food Safety Act
The FDA holds public meetings to discuss its new authority as some members of Congress question the agency’s budget.
FDA and Importers Gain New Responsibility to Police Imported Foods
New legislation increases safety responsibilities of the FDA and food importers.
USDA Fully Deregulates Genetically Modified Alfalfa
Following Supreme Court decision, the USDA stops regulating Roundup Ready Alfalfa.