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200563989Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2005. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 117 p. Serial No. 109-68. This hearing examined the report provided by the Federal Medicaid and Medicare programs for the ordinare care of incapacitated citizens who are not in the dying process. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
199862518Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 1998. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. v 702 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 105-67. The puirpose of these hearings were to provide an informational overview of the measurement of race and ethnicity in the Federal Government and to review the proposed changes to Directive 15 prior to the finalization of questions on race and ethnicity for use in the 2000 Census. This hearing record contains a wealth of information in addition to presenting a variety of perspectives. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200763262Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2007. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very Good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 213 p. Occasional footnotes. Serial No. 109-232. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200764015Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2007. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 213 p. Occasional footnotes. Tables. Serial No. 109-232. The Committee found that determining the total amoung of funding for the global war on terrorism was challenging because of the various ways in which funds were appropriated and the failure of the Department of Defense to have auditable financial statements. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
0428319599.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
200466649Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2004. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. iii 113 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 108-189. This is the record of an oversight hearing on cancer clinical trials. The hearing was called to examine the status of efforts to bring innovative cancer treatments to patients and discuss how to change the face of cancer into a less terminal and more treatable disease. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200364423Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 159 p. Occasional footnotes. Illustrations. Serial No. 107-224. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200364429Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Several rear pages creased. iv 205 p. Serial No. 107-222. In the aftermath of the September 11th attcks tightening security at ports and borders stalled the movement of parts and equipment essential to economic activity and growth. As a result it was recognized that a qualitative not a quantative approach was required to improve port security. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200366652Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket. iii 305 p. Illustrations. Title continues: Second Session February 22 2002. Serial No. 107-148. The subcommittee held this hearing to explore the status of the border crossings in the Southeast Arizona region. The subcommittee was considering ways to improve both the security of the borders and the efficient flow of international commerce travel and tourism. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200562298Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2005. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 151 p. Includes illustrations. Serial No. 109-99. The Chairman stated that "this hearing may serve to change the course of future drug funding to enable the execution of transit zone drug interdiction operations. " U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200566635Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2005. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket. iii 352 p. Title continues: One Hundred Eighth Congress Second Session April 1 2004. Serial No. 108-226. From Wilipedia: Medical Marajuana "Medical cannabis refers to the parts of the herb cannabis used as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy or to synthetic forms of specific cannabinoids such as THC as a physician-recommended form of medicine. The Cannabis plant has a long history of use as medicine with historical evidence dating back to 2737 BCE. Cannabis is one of the 50 "fundamental" herbs of traditional Chinese medicine and is prescribed for a broad range of indications. One of the major criticisms of cannabis as medicine is opposition to smoking as a method of consumption. However smoking is no longer necessary due to the development of healthier methods. Today medicinal cannabis patients can use vaporizers where the essential cannabis compounds are extracted and inhaled. In addition edible cannabis which is produced in various baked goods is also available and has demonstrated longer lasting effects. The United States Food and Drug Administration FDA issued an advisory against smoked medical cannabis stating that "marijuana has a high potential for abuse has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States and has a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. The National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA state that "Marijuana itself is an unlikely medication candidate for several reasons: 1 it is an unpurified plant containing numerous chemicals with unknown health effects; 2 it is typically consumed by smoking further contributing to potential adverse effects; and 3 its cognitive impairing effects may limit its utility". The Institute of Medicine run by the United States National Academy of Sciences conducted a comprehensive study in 1999 to assess the potential health benefits of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids. The study concluded that smoking cannabis is not recommended for the treatment of any disease condition but did conclude that nausea appetite loss pain and anxiety can all be mitigated by marijuana. While the study expressed reservations about smoked cannabis due to the health risks associated with smoking the study team concluded that until another mode of ingestion was perfected that could provide the same relief as smoked cannabis there was no alternative. In addition the study pointed out the inherent difficulty in marketing a non-patentable herb. Pharmaceutical companies will not substantially profit unless there is a patent. For those reasons the Institute of Medicine concluded that there is little future in smoked cannabis as a medically approved medication. The report also concluded that for certain patients such as the terminally ill or those with debilitating symptoms the long-term risks are not of great concern. Marinol was less effective than the steroid megestrol in helping cancer patients regain lost appetites. A phase III study found no difference in effects of an oral cannabis extract or THC on appetite and quality of life QOL in patients with cancer-related anorexia-cachexia syndrome CACS to placebo. "Citing the dangers of cannabis and the lack of clinical research supporting its medicinal value" the American Society of Addiction Medicine in March 2011 issued a white paper recommending a halt to using marijuana as a medicine in U.S. states where it has been declared legal." U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200161959Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2001. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has minor wear and soiling. iv 1104 p. Some portions redacted. Serial No. 106-179. The hearings explored the failure of the White House to provide documents requested by the committee. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200363290Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 138 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 108-26. This hearing examined peer-to-peer file-sharing programs which allow users to donwload and directly share electronic files from other users on the same network. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200673506Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2006. Presumed First Edition First printing. Wraps. Good. iii 1 95 1 pages. Rear cover has some creasing. In his opening remarks the Chairman in part stated "Porous borders exact a high price. Ineffective immigration enforcement undermines respect for law. It threatens national security. The steady flow of illegal immigration also passes unpredictable and largely unreimbursed costs on to States and counties already struggling to maintain safe healthy and prosperous communities. That de facto unfunded mandate is draining local law enforcement health care and education budgets. Today we're convening in San Diego to learn more about the intergovernmental impact of illegal immigration and to discuss the urgent need for enhanced border security. We particularly want to hear local assessments of efforts to strengthen enforcement in what is called the internal border where undocumented aliens apply for work official documents and public benefits. As the people of this area know only too well no effort to harden or patrol the international boundary will ever be 100 percent effective. And those who enter legally but subsequently violate the terms of their visa should be detected and detained by vigilant internal enforcement systems. So we asked our witnesses this morning to give us the benefit of their experience and their guidance regarding the costs of illegal immigration and effective ways to limit those costs. The current failure of enforcement is being felt throughout the Nation as the tide of undocumented aliens swells well beyond the six traditional settlement States of California New York Texas Florida Illinois and New Jersey. As of last April legislatures in 43 States considered bills on immigration issues. Attempting to fill the vacuum left by earnest but hopelessly understaffed Federal efforts States sought to control access to education and other public benefits strengthen employment verification punish human trafficking strengthen eligibility requirements for identifying documents and voting and coordinating law enforcement. County governments and mayors have similarly taken steps to regain some control over their fiscal fate. Obviously when Washington fails to exercise sovereign control over what is pouring into the national melting pot States counties and cities feel the heat. Although difficult to quantify precisely the impact of illegal immigration on State county and city budgets is undeniably growing. According to one estimate those without a legal right to be here generate net fiscal costs approaching $10 billion nationally. The State of California is reported to have spent almost $3 billion in a single year providing services to illegal immigrants. By one estimate the county of San Diego spends more than $50 million a year to arrest jail prosecute and defend illegal immigrants. Of that Federal reimbursement covers only about $2 million. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
0266238831.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1332861652.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
200362356Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 145 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 108-54. The witnesses at this hearing described the substantial progressin applying the lessons learned during Operation Desert Storm about force health protection. A focus of the hearing was on service-connected health effects. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200363995Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2003. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 125 p. Serial No. 107-221. The committee was concerned about the trend of increasing costs of Federal Employee Health Benefits Programs for current employees and retirees. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200664516Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2006. Illustrated. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. iii 180 p. Illustrations. Maps. Serial No. 109-193. This hearing explored the use by the Department of Homeland Security of relative risk and effectiveness criteria in their grant award process which produced some unexpected and to some seemingly punitive results. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
200562344Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2005. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Has slight wear and soiling. iii 140 p. Illustrations. Occasional Footnotes. Serial No. 109-27. This hearing was held to discuss the roles of the Food and Drug Administration and pharmaceutical companies in ensuring the safety of approved drugs. In particular the hearing examined the post-approval actions taken by the FDA and Merck related to the arthritis and acute pain medication Vioxx. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200764002Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office 2007. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling. iii 632 p. Includes illustrations. Serial No. 109-202. This hearing addressed what were considered serious problems with RU-486 associated with the deaths of at least 8 women 9 life-threatening incidents 232 hospitalizations 116 blod transfusions and 88 cases of infections. U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
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200466637Wasshington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2004. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket. iii 197 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 108-275. From Wikipedia: "Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting primarily the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus HCV. The infection is often asymptomatic but chronic infection can lead to scarring of the liver and ultimately to cirrhosis which is generally apparent after many years. In some cases those with cirrhosis will go on to develop liver failure liver cancer or life-threatening esophageal and gastric varices. HCV is spread primarily by blood-to-blood contact associated with intravenous drug use poorly sterilized medical equipment and transfusions. An estimated 130 170 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C. The existence of hepatitis C originally "non-A non-B hepatitis" was postulated in the 1970s and proven in 1989. Hepatitis C only infects humans and chimpanzees. The virus persists in the liver in about 85% of those infected. This persistent infection can be treated with medication: the standard therapy is a combination of peginterferon and ribavirin with either boceprevir or telaprevir added in some cases. Overall 50 80% of people treated are cured. Those who develop cirrhosis or liver cancer may require a liver transplant. Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplantation though the virus usually recurs after transplantation. 4 No vaccine against hepatitis C is available." U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
200360183Government Printing Office 2003. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket. iii 186 p. Illustrations. Serial No. 108-57. Government Printing Office paperback
200160150Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office 2001. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling. iv 1169 p. Includes illustrations. Serial No. 107-11. This is a detailed examination of the pardon of Marc Rich whose wife Denise apparently made substantial financial contributions which it was alledged influenced the pardon process. U. S. Government Printing Office paperback
