In its effort to uphold federal law, which prohibits foreign drug
importation, the FDA has repeatedly refused to grant waivers that would open
our safe, domestic drug supply to the sub-potent, super-potent, and
counterfeit drugs that are so prevalent on the international market.m.

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with an opening plenary session
and the day will end with a closing plenary at 4:30 p.

About the Chemical Heritage Foundation and the Center for Contemporary
History and Policy
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the interface of science, regulation, and governance in order to provide
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Institutes in this category cover the full range of the political spectrum.

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Throughout Duncan's tenure he has been happy to benefit from the strong
growth, increased jobs, and enhanced revenues that biotech provides ,
unfortunately as he runs for governor he has turned his back on this dynamic
industry.
The FDA regulates consumer products that make up one-quarter of the U. From its origins the FDA has grown to nearly 10,000 employees and
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will feature two 25-minute presentations, one by an FDA representative and one
by an industry representative.

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The event will take place on Tuesday, 16 May 2006 and will
include speakers from the FDA, food, drug, and medical device companies, and
academia.

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Not only would legalizing importation increase the
threat to consumers across Maryland, but it would inhibit the economic
incentive for Maryland's biotech industry to invest in the research and
development of new discoveries. Unfortunately , the unintended consequences of his actions,
whether it causes a biotech company to reexamine its commitment to Maryland or
it is a senior who orders drugs from a bogus pharmacy Web site, the
repercussions are very real. Duncan's election year ploy is hollower than the
false promise of importation and any consideration of this failed policy will
have serious effects well beyond the duration of his campaign. Register at:
http://www.S.

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The Maryland Public Policy Institute is a 501 (C) (3) nonpartisan public
policy research and education organization that focuses on Maryland public
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Full-day event will look at 'The Past, Present, and Future of Regulating Food,
Drugs, Medical Devices, and Nutritional Supplements'

PHILADELPHIA, The Center for Contemporary History
and Policy at Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) will host and cosponsor a full-day conference
commemorating the 100-year history of the United States Food and Drug
Administration. Registration is open to all, but seating is limited. Its role in overseeing our nation's food
supply, cosmetics, human and veterinary drugs, and medical devices is a
frequent topic of contention and debate.
Format: Presentations will begin at 9 a.

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'County Executive's Election Year Ploy More Hollow than the Promise of
Importation'

GERMANTOWN, Md.

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Speakers will address how to regulate during a
period of rapid change in science and technology, the relationship of
regulation to competitiveness in a globalizing economy, and the role of
business and government in light of changes in how consumers obtain and use
health information. CHF serves the community of the chemical and molecular
sciences , and the wider public, by treasuring the past, educating the present,
and inspiring the future.

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Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Will Cosponsor FDA Centennial Conference at CHF on Tuesday 16 May 2006

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Last
year a federal court threw out a nearly identical suit filed by the state of
Vermont. There will be four
panel discussions, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.

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, Responding to Montgomery County
Executive Douglas Duncan's announcement of a lawsuit against the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) on importation, Christopher Summers, President of the
Maryland Public Policy Institute, issued the following statement:

"Doug Duncan's recent announcement that he is suing FDA over the issue of
foreign drug importation is a slap in the face to Maryland 's growing
biotechnology industry, most of which is concentrated in Montgomery County.

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Contact:
Neil Gussman, Public Affairs
215-873-8262
717-314-2494
neilg@chemheritage .

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Yet, Doug Duncan feels it is necessary to waste county resources on
this quixotic venture.

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8 billion annual budget.

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President Theodore Roosevelt signed the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act on 30
June 1906, making the FDA the oldest consumer protection agency in the nation.
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Doug Duncan Turns His Back on Economic Growth for Political Gain says Maryland Think Tank

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Coming in the middle of his quest for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination, Duncan's lawsuit raises some very interesting questions about
whether he believes in this policy or is using the lawsuit as a stunt to
garner publicity.