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FBI Should Probe Whether 'Systemic Problems' Led To 'Gaps' In Tiller Murder Case, NYT Editorial States
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Congress "should review the killing" of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller "to determine whether there are systemic problems that led to apparent gaps in the FBI"s performance in the case," a New York Times editorial states. According to the Times, Holder "took the prudent step of ordering" the U.S. Marshals Service to "provide security for certain abortion clinics and physicians thought to be at heightened risk," but the government"s response "must not end there."The editorial states that Scott Roeder, the man accused of killing Tiller, has a history of activity related to the antiabortion-rights movement that "should have sparked greater concern" with the FBI, including being suspected in 2000 of "repeatedly gluing shut the doors of an abortion clinic in Kansas City, Kan. -- a federal crime under the 1994 Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances law." Roeder also was found in possession of "gunpowder and a fuse" when stopped for a traffic violation in 1996, according to the Times. The editorial states, "In the past, Tiller was shot in both arms, and his clinic was bombed and vandalized," but "it seems as if the federal authorities failed to increase security for Dr. Tiller and his offices."The editorial continues, "An armed criminal bent on murder is hard to stop, and we do not blame the FBI for Dr. Tiller"s death." However, "reproductive rights advocates say enforcement of the clinic protection law waned in the Bush years," the editorial says, concluding that Holder "should make sure there is no underlying problem that inhibits efforts to combat intimidation and violence against the dwindling number of legal abortion providers -- and women they help" (New York Times, 6/8).
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Survival Predictors May Help Customize Treatment Options For Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Four risk factors that help predict how long men may survive with metastatic prostate cancer could help doctors choose more effective treatments, according to a study led by researchers in the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Clinton Comments On Vacant USAID Administrator Post
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is frustrated over the failure" to name a new head of the USAID, despite it being a priority for the administration, AFP/Google.com reports. "Clinton, addressing USAID staff who asked why there was no administrator and deputy six months into President Barack Obama"s administration, complained about what she called an increasingly burdensome vetting process," the news service writes (7/13).
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The Minister For Health&Children Commences The Outstanding Sections Of The Pharmacy Act 2007 Dealing With Complaints, Inquires And Discipline, Ireland

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, announced the commencement of the outstanding Sections of the Pharmacy Act 2007 to provide for the introduction of a Complaints, Inquires and Discipline regime for pharmacists and pharmacy businesses. Also included are Sections 63 and 64 of the Act, which relate to the prohibition of certain economic relationships between pharmacists or pharmacies and medical practitioners, or medical practices. The Pharmacy Act 2007 is an essential piece of legislation that provides for the health, safety and welfare of patients and the public. The Act enables pharmacists to practise in a regulated, controlled and safe environment and in a manner which will ensure the provision of high-quality service, in the context of increasingly complex and evolving care and therapeutic regimens for patients. It also requires pharmacy owners to demonstrate responsible and accountable practices, whilst providing the highest level of patient care and service. The Act, now fully enacted, puts in place a modern fitness to practice structure aimed at safeguarding the public, and members of the profession in respect of their professional conduct. The Act has been commenced on a staged basis. In May 2007, the Minister for Health and Children commenced the first stage when she dissolved the old Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (established in 1875), established the new Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and appointed its Council. In November 2008, the second stage of the Act commenced sections of the Act dealing with the registration of pharmacists and pharmacy businesses, the operation of such businesses (in respect of the sourcing, sale, supply, storage and keeping of records in respect of medicinal products), and inspection and investigation powers. The two Commencement Orders, signed by the Minister, complete the third, and final, stage of implementation. This stage provides for the introduction of a Complaints, Inquires and Discipline regime for pharmacists and pharmacy businesses. This stage also includes Sections 63 and 64 of the Act, which relate to the prohibition of certain economic relationships between pharmacists, or pharmacies and medical practitioners, or medical practices. The first Commencement Order (Pharmacy Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2009) appoints the 1st of August 2009 as the day when the outstanding Sections of the Act will come into operation. The second Commencement Order (Pharmacy Act 2007 (Section 64(9)) Order 2009) concerns the application of Sections 63 and 64 to registered retail pharmacy businesses, or medical practices, which were in existence immediately before the passing of the Act. The Minister has specified in the Order that the date from which the Section 64(9) of the Act will come into effect is 1st May 2010. Department of Health & Children


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