Monthly Archives: February 2007

Weekly Roundup – 2/9/07

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Mark Senak

Well, it was frigid here inside the Beltway this week, and on Capitol Hill where our Senators got together and argued all week about a non-binding resolution expressing displeasure with the war, but failed to accomplish anything.  Still, 10% of … Continue reading →

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FDA/Pharma Legislative Proposals

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Mark Senak

My apologies for a late posting today and no posting yesterday.  A virus found me. Well, our friends in Congress (those not running for President) have been busy introducing new legislation.  For the sharp-eyed and perceptive among you who do … Continue reading →

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Testing Risk Management

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Mark Senak

Last night, ABC News carried a report that teen suicide has increased since the Black Box Warning was labeled for anti-depressants.  It is very unpleasant news.  The ABC News Report states that: "According to the Center for Disease Control and … Continue reading →

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Balancing Lobbying with Public Affairs

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Mark Senak

Last week, Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas) decided on a bold move when he announced an Executive Order mandating the vaccination of girls with Merck’s new anti-HPV vaccine Gardasil.  By itself, this news would be interesting.  A governor so interested in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup – 2-2-07

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Mark Senak

Quite a week here inside the Beltway.  It has become quite crowded with people running for President instead of people running government.  Something like 10% of the Senate is in!  That has to be a record.  The real joke here … Continue reading →

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