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RNC's McKay leaves chief of staff post

Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Ken McKay resigned Monday amid criticism of an expenditure at a racy nightclub in Los Angeles, the RNC said Monday.

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U.S. FDA office in China opens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened an office in Beijing, its first such overseas presence, Chinese officials said.

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FDA opens offices in China

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened three offices in China this week as part of an effort to improve the safety of food imported from the Asian nation.

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FDA opening offices in China, India

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is opening offices in China, India, Europe and Latin America in a bid to improve product safety.

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Mail may be best way for anthrax treatment

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt said he sees the mail as a quick way to deliver antibiotics in case of an anthrax attack.

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Bush proposes controversial abortion rule

The Bush administration has proposed a new rule intended to allow healthcare workers to refuse to deliver medical services that violate their personal faith.

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Dems: GOP playing politics with Medicare

Democratic lawmakers say the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is playing politics with Medicare payments to doctors.

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Chinese food safety agreement announced

Strong progress is being made on food and feed safety standards for imported Chinese food, officials of that nation and the United States announced.

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HHS starts new drug, device safety program

U.S. health officials said a new program to analyze medical records should mean quicker identification of safety issues with drugs and medical devices.

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HHS buys ads to promote hospital Web site

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is placing ads in 58 daily U.S. newspapers to alert consumers to its Web site comparing hospitals.

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Doctors and other healthcare providers should not be forced to choose between good professional standing and violating their conscience
Rule seeks to protect healthcare workers Dec 18, 2008

We're opening up a new era, not just new offices
FDA opens offices in China Nov 18, 2008

We're making steady progress to better safeguard our supply of food and medicines, though much work remains
FDA opening offices in China, India Oct 17, 2008

People should not be forced to say or do things they believe are morally wrong
Bush proposes controversial abortion rule Aug 21, 2008

Today's progress report reflects strong and sustained cooperation by both nations to strengthen the safety of food products exported to the United States from China
Chinese food safety agreement announced Jun 18, 2008

Michael Okerlund Leavitt (born February 11, 1951 in Cedar City, Utah) is an American politician. He served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2005 to 2009.

Leavitt graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics and business from Southern Utah University and married Jacalyn Smith. They have five children.

Leavitt is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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