Sightings

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, bills to prohibit taking minors across state lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. Others: A bill to ensure the safe use of cosmetics and a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products more »

"As a nation roared into an era where horse-powered buggies gave way to the horsepower under the hood of a shiny new automobile, a new form of class distinction was created. Chrome reflected social status" more »

In painting, the decorative arts, and music, the evolution of the concept of modern individual identity was borne out in a dialogue between surface ornamentation and inner structure and a search for a specifically modern, Viennese sense of self. more »

The Commissioner of FDA should create a program to routinely and systematically assess medical device recall information, and use this information to proactively identify strategies for mitigating health risks presented by defective or unsafe devices. more »