April 2, 2013. Letter to Representatives Henry Waxman and Louise Slaughter supporting the DATA act, which would require better reporting of how antibiotics are used in animals raised for food. This information is critical to understanding how antibiotic resistant bacteria in food animals affects human health.
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Letter to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro in Support of the “Healthy Families Act”
March 20, 2013. We strongly support the “Healthy Families Act.” Thank you for sponsoring this important legislation, which would create a national standard for paid sick days.
Read More »Letter to Senator Tom Harkin in Support of the “Healthy Families Act”
March 12, 2013. We strongly support the “Healthy Families Act.” Thank you for sponsoring this important legislation, which would create a national standard for paid sick days.
Read More »Statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman Regarding Legislation to Require Warning Letters to Women with Dense Breasts To Nevada Assembly
March 11, 2013. Among experts in women’s health and experts in breast cancer, there is considerable concern about Assembly Bill 147 and similar legislation in other states. While we agree that women with dense breasts should discuss the implications of that health condition with their physician, we are concerned that women who receive required form letters are more frightened than informed.
Read More »NCHR Testimony on Creating an Alternative Approval Pathway for Drugs to Address Unmet Medical Need
February 4, 2013. Dr. Yttri testifies at an FDA public hearing that a new, expedited pathway for drug approval is poorly-defined and would promote unproven drugs to high-risk patients.
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