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Emergency Contraception: Plan B

Description: This report discusses the FDA approval of Plan B as a prescription drug, as well as the more recent and controversial FDA approval of Plan B as an OTC drug. Legal issues regarding the recent FDA decision are also discussed as well as various state policies that affect access to emergency contraceptives. In addition, the report discusses the Department of Justice guidelines for the treatment of sexual assault victims, which have been criticized by numerous organizations because they do not menti… more
Date: August 1, 2007
Creator: Johnson, Judith A. & Burrows, Vanessa K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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FDA Regulation of Follow-On Biologics

Description: This report provides information about the FDA Regulation of Follow-On Biologics. A follow-on biologic is similar to the innovator product name by the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Date: August 6, 2007
Creator: Johnson, Judith A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The FDA’s Authority to Recall Products

Description: This report provides information about the The FDA’s Authority to Recall Products. The FDA had fielded increasing number of question regarding recalls of unsafe imports, including jalapeno peppers.
Date: September 11, 2007
Creator: Burrows, Vanessa K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods

Description: This report details the information related to country-of-origin information on fresh fruits and vegetables, red meats, seafood, and peanuts. The contents include the background, meat, and poultry inspection provisions, history of Congressional Action for the implementation
Date: October 25, 2007
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Food and Agricultural Imports from China

Description: This report details the information related to U.S. food and Agricultural imports from China. The contents include trade trends, U.S import safeguards, FDA import refusals, Chinese food safety challenges, and Congressional consideration
Date: January 2, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues

Description: This report discusses the bills and issues regarding horses that are slaughtered for human food. Debate revolves around the acceptability of horse slaughter, and how to care for and/or humanely dispose of horses if they no longer become human food.
Date: January 2, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Budget for Fiscal Year 2008

Description: This report discusses the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) FY2009 budget request of $2.676 billion that would provide a 17.9% increase ($406 million) over FY2008. It includes an overview and breakdowns for specific programs: Foods Program, Human Drugs Program, Biologics program, Animal Drugs and Feed Program, and the Devices and Radiological Health Program.
Date: January 4, 2008
Creator: Austin, D. Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The USDA’s Authority to Recall Meat and Poultry Products

Description: This report provides an overview of the USDA's authority to regulate meat, poultry, and their products. Specifically, the report discusses the requirements of USDA inspections and import regulations, as well as the USDA's role in product recalls. This report also addresses some of the issues that arise when considering possible changes to recall authority and reviews proposed legislation regarding the role of the USDA in the recall process. The Appendix of this report provides information regar… more
Date: January 7, 2008
Creator: Brougher, Cynthia & Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Agricultural Export and Food Aid Programs

Description: This report discusses the recent development in different programs administered by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the goal to promote agricultural exports and to provide food aid. These programs include direct export subsidies, export market development, export credit guarantees, and foreign food aid.
Date: January 17, 2008
Creator: Hanrahan, Charles E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm and Food Support Under USDA’s Section 32 Program

Description: This report provides information about the Farm and Food Support Under USDA’s Section 32 Program which is funded by a permanent appropriation of 30% of previous year' s custom receipts to support the farm sector.
Date: February 15, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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What Is the “Farm Bill”?

Description: This report discusses the farm bill, which renewed about every five years, governs federal farm and food policy.
Date: April 1, 2008
Creator: Johnson, Renée
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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FDA Regulation of Follow-On Biologics

Description: This report provides information about the FDA Regulation of Follow-On Biologics. A follow-on biologic is similar to the innovator product name by the pharmaceutical or C industry.
Date: April 7, 2008
Creator: Johnson, Judith A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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