News published on Federal Newswire in May 2007

News from May 2007


Remarks of Chairman Lantos at Hearing, “The Future of Political, Economic and Security Relations with China”

News Release: China is palpably one of the greatest civilizations on the planet. We stand in awe of its long history, its abundant traditions, and its distinguished culture. For centuries, its massive economic potential was not fully realized. But thanks in no small part to the Open Door policy of the United States that allowed China access to our markets and our investment, the “sleeping giant" arose and came into its own.


Baucus, Grassley Continue Work for Independence of Continuing Medical Education

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sens. Max Baucus and Chuck Grassley are continuing their effort to diminish the influence of drug companies on medical education programs.


Grassley Works to Allow Purchase of Cheaper Prescription Drugs from Other Countries

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, today joined in proposing an amendment that would make it legal for U.S. consumers to buy safe prescription drugs from other countries.


Removal of Invasive Black Locust Trees at Sleeping Bear Dunes, a Win-Win Proposition

News Release: For years Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been struggling to stop the spread of non-native black locust trees which threaten native plant communities and cultural landscapes by aggressively replacing beech and maple hardwood forests and sprouting in historic farm fields. That is until now.


Dairy Byproducts Can Supplement Plastic

News Release: The average American consumes more than 30 pounds of cheese every year, and each pound produced creates an estimated nine pounds of the liquid byproducts known as whey.