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Coastal bill 'not step to cap foreign owners' Independent Online
The Integrated Coastal Management Bill aims to counter the "unmitigated sale of coastal land". But the government has backtracked on suggestions that this may be the first step in regulating foreign ownership.
Senate bill: Supplement risks should be reported to FDA The Salt Lake Tribune
WASHINGTON - The Senate passed legislation late Wednesday that would require that the Food and Drug Administration be notified of bad reactions to dietary supplements and over-the-counter drugs. Reporting reactions to supplements is currently voluntary, and the FDA estimated in 2000 that fewer than 1 percent of actual supplement problems were reported.
Smokers take it outside IndeOnline.com
The signs were posted at the Alibi. The ash trays were stacked behind the counter at Smiley’s. And Bill Keinath shivered outside. If a new state law banning smoking didn’t keep Keinath from his cigarettes, the bitter wintry winds sure did.
Final bill on N-deal in 36 hours: Burns Navhind Times
New Delhi, Dec 7: Indicating that some of India’s key concerns will be addressed in the final bill on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, the US today said it intends to meet all commitments including assured fuel supplies to India.
CRN Applauds Senate on Passage of AER Bill; Urges House to Do Same PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
The U.S. Senate today passed S 3546, the "Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Act," which would require manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration of all serious adverse events for dietary supplements and over-the-counter drugs reported to them.
U.S. envoy optimistic on India nuclear bill Reuters via Yahoo! News
The U.S. administration is optimistic a landmark civil nuclear cooperation deal with India will be passed by Congress this week in a form acceptable to both governments, a senior official said on Thursday.
Oregonians push Senate to adopt Mount Hood wilderness bill Helena Independent Record
WASHINGTON (AP) - House advocates of a bill to expand the Mount Hood wilderness area are calling on the Senate to adopt a bill during this week's lame-duck session.
Coastal bill 'not step to cap foreign owners' Independent Online
Plans to halt the "unmitigated sale of coastal land" are not a move to regulate foreign ownership of land in South Africa, the government says.
You still can trim down your tax bill for 2006 The Olympian
There is still time to trim that 2006 tax bill. Here are a couple of deduction ideas for businesses, rental and personal. Remember that items put on your credit card are treated for tax purposes as if you paid cash.
Final nuclear bill in 36 hours, assures US IANS via Yahoo! India News
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Even as India keeps its fingers crossed over the final nuclear legislation that will be in place in the next 36 hours, US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns Thursday assured that it will be 'within the parameters' of the understanding between the two countries.
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