By Peter Arhangelsky On August 3, 2012 · Add Comment WASHINGTON, D.C.—On August 2, 2012, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX14) introduced the “Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act,” H.R. 6342, a Bill designed to “allow the importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients who execute an informed consent document.” Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA10) and Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY24) joined as cosponsors. The legislation follows a concerted effort by industry members, interest groups, victims, and patients to raise awareness of FDA’s overbroad authority over “compassionate use” of drugs for terminally ill patients. On Wednesday, [ Read More ]
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By Sylvia Bokor – The Right to Work clause came into existence in 1935, embedded in the Taft-Hartely Law. It means that (a) employees may not be forced to join a union, that (b) employers need not hire only those who agree to join a union, and (c) that employers need not fire employees for failing to join a union or pay union dues. For over half a century, the clause was ignored. Union bosses and their political allies forced employers to fire those who did not join a union or pay dues to a union, and they forced employees [ Read More ]
