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Kristen A. Lee

News

Health agencies again sound alarm on flu pandemic

Senator calls failure to increase funding for tests, vaccines and therapies “totally unacceptable.”

Management

Senator accuses FDA nominee of withholding information

Candidate to lead the agency failed to cooperate with an investigation of the antibiotic Ketek, Sen. Charles Grassley says.

Defense

Freshman Democrats include anti-terrorism expert

Addition of members with military credentials could give Democrats added clout during anticipated floor debates on the war in Iraq.

Defense

House committee approves biodefense measure

Bill co-sponsor cites the threats of avian influenza or another anthrax attack as reasons for the legislation’s passage.

Tech

Subcommittee advances electronic health records bill

Legislation would require Federal Employees Health Benefits Program insurance carriers to offer two types of e-records.

Management

Panel questions administration on Medicare data errors

Official says problems will be resolved by next month; solution more urgent because of upcoming open enrollment period.

Management

Senate panel OKs bill to establish Justice cold case offices

FBI office would investigate unsolved civil rights-era murder cases, and separate Justice Department office would prosecute them.