Health Industry Donations Favor Democrats Over Republicans-WSJ Health Blog

Health Industry Donations Favor Democrats Over Republicans-WSJ Health Blog: "From Jan. 1, 2007 through March of this year, people and political action committees in the health sector have contributed $42 million and to Democratic candidates for congress and the presidency, compared with $34.6 million to Republicans, Dow Jones Newswires reports."

S.E.C. Backs Health Care Balloting - NYTimes.com

S.E.C. Backs Health Care Balloting - NYTimes.com: "WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission, shifting its position, has told companies they must allow shareholders to vote on a proposal for universal health insurance coverage."

McCain And Obama Campaign in New Mexico - washingtonpost.com

McCain And Obama Campaign in New Mexico - washingtonpost.com: "ALBUQUERQUE, May 26 -- The two leading candidates for president made Memorial Day pilgrimages on Monday to this critical swing state, where a closely divided electorate may help determine the outcome of the 2008 battle for the White House."

Drug & Device Industries Support Disclosure of Payments to Doctors-WSJ Health Blog

Drug & Device Industries Support Disclosure of Payments to Doctors-WSJ Health Blog: "Big business is lining up behind a Senate bill that would require drug and device makers to publicly report their payments to doctors."

Data System to Help FDA Spot Dangerous Products - WSJ.com

Data System to Help FDA Spot Dangerous Products - WSJ.com: "WASHINGTON -- U.S. health officials, facing criticism for drug-safety scares, unveiled a data-sharing plan to help the Food and Drug Administration more quickly discover harmful side effects of prescription drugs and medical devices."

EDITORIAL: A healthier FDA - Los Angeles Times

EDITORIAL: A healthier FDA - Los Angeles Times: "The FDA commissioner's figure [of $275 million to hire more inspectors] was quickly written into legislation and passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. It deserves equally swift approval by Congress and the president to ensure that the government can protect the integrity of our medicines and the safety of our daily bread."

Doctors moving to limit gifts from drug firms -- -- baltimoresun.com

Doctors moving to limit gifts from drug firms -- -- baltimoresun.com: "Dr. Barry Meisenberg is among a growing number of doctors and researchers who have decided to stop taking money and gifts from medical companies."