, A hearing was held today at the
state house on a bill that would institute licensing requirements for
prescription drug wholesalers.
Mr.
Supporters believe this bill will ensure significant protections in the drug
supply chain.

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Its purpose is to serve as the independent, international, and
impartial Association that assists its member boards and jurisdictions in
developing, implementing , and enforcing uniform standards for the purpose of
protecting the public health.

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Business Editors

NEW YORK----The filing from
Minnesota Attorney General Michael Hatch came as a complete surprise
to us earlier today. Since mid-December 2004, when we received the
request for information and documents from his office, we have
attempted to cooperate fully and have provided materials on an
on-going basis.

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Kansas Legislature Considering Bill for Stricter Regulations
of Wholesale Drug Distributors

TOPEKA, Kan. Mr.

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"As the governing body that oversees the practice of pharmacy all
across the United States, NABP believes it is essential that the state
legislature realizes the importance of this law within Kansas and its impact
on the rest of the country."

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) was founded in 1904
and represents all of the pharmacy regulatory and licensing jurisdictions in
the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin
Islands, eight provinces of Canada , two Australian States, New Zealand, and
South Africa.

Statement from Willis Group

If necessary , we
will address this matter in the courts. This initiative focuses on the post-9/11
world and how it has affected the American imagination as well as our
political, economic, cultural and social realities, our security and our
relationship with other nations.

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"To ensure that Kansas citizens receive safe prescription drugs,
wholesalers who act as the middlemen in the process should be required to
adhere to the same strict regulations that we put forth for pharmacists across
the state," Catizone continued.
The America at a Crossroads initiative represents a major effort by CPB to
fulfill its mandate to promote programs that inform, enlighten, and enrich the
public dialogue about crucial public affairs issues and enhance the knowledge
and citizenship of all Americans.

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We have no interest whatsoever in picking a fight with Mr.
We will continue to seek a dialogue with his office to resolve any
concerns they may have with our document production. WASHINGTON, an international conference for
public television producers and professionals -- to hear more about CPB's
plans with regard to its America at a Crossroads initiative, a $20 million
project that will fund documentary films on post 9/11 themes.

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Hatch's office has
consistently refused to engage in such a discussion.

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Hatch chose to call the press and simultaneously file
this motion, which contains a number of inflammatory and inaccurate
statements of fact relating to our company.

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Catizone provided testimony regarding HB 2820, a bill to require
licensing for nearly 700 drug wholesalers doing business in Kansas.

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Carmen Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh, Executive
Director/Secretary for the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP),
testified in front of the Health and Human Services Committee which is
considering the legislation.

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Hatch directly in an
effort to resolve them in a constructive and professional manner.

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In every other
state that has made similar requests for information, the regulatory
or governmental agencies have been willing to discuss the terms of
their requests.

This is the first time any authority has ignored our
requests for a dialogue or expressed dissatisfaction with Willis'
cooperation.
We had no notice of this filing and therefore have not had an
opportunity to review the nearly 400 pages that the Attorney General
has filed with the court today.

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It is essential that legislation is passed immediately to
bring the licensing requirements up to par with every other state," said
Catizone.
We made several attempts to discuss the scope of the Attorney
General 's request, which seek extremely voluminous information on a
global basis within a short timeframe .
Instead, Mr.m.

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"With the passage of this bill, Kansas will
join the numerous other states that have passed similar legislation, thereby
lowering the chances that counterfeit and fake pharmaceuticals will find their
way into our nation's drug supply.

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We would have appreciated the
opportunity to discuss these concerns with Mr. Hatch.

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"Kansas is one of only seven states with no licensing requirements for
drug wholesalers.

CPB to Brief International Public Television Community on America at a Crossroads Initiative

What: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Luncheon

Where: Monterey Room
Hotel Nikko

When: 1 - 2:30 p.

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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Executive Director Testifies in Support of Prescription Drug Distribution Legislation

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We are frankly appalled
and offended.

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Urgency is being paid to this issue following a massive 2003
drug counterfeiting scandal involving a Kansas City pharmaceutical distributor
being charged with conspiring to sell $42 million in counterfeit, stolen, and
illegally imported medications."
If passed, HB 2820, the Wholesale Licensure and Prescription Medication
Integrity Act, will require wholesalers to complete background checks before
receiving licenses and create mandatory pedigrees, a documented paper trail
that tracks every transaction after a drug leaves the normal distribution
chain before it reaches the pharmacist.

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Thursday , May 5, 2005