FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf on Thursday urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would require food manufacturers to test for lead in products imported into the country from overseas. Mr. Califf’s call to action came during Thursday’s hearing of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, which is investigating the FDA’s response […]
Utah bill proposes mandated potty training for kindergarteners
A proposed Utah law would make it illegal for parents to send their children to kindergarten without first potty training them. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Douglas Welton, would also create guidelines for referring families who don’t comply with policy changes to social workers. Republican lawmakers said they had no choice but to do […]