Vaccine Watch: Online Report Claims Vaccine Advisor Made Millions
(CBS)
At the time, neither Dr. Offit nor Children's Hospital would provide information ...
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February 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Last July, CBS News investigated allegations of conflicts of interest among "independent" experts who comment on vaccine safety, and the companies that manufacture vaccines. One widely-quoted defender of vaccine safety, Dr. Paul Offit of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was mentioned in the report in connection to his anti-diarrhea vaccine Rotateq, which he helped develop with Merck.
At the time, neither Dr. Offit nor Children's Hospital would provide information ...
At the time, neither Dr. Offit nor Children's Hospital would provide information ...
February 2, 2009 5:32 PM
Court Links Hepatitis B Vaccine To A Death
In 1994, the government's Immunization Advisory Committee recommended routine vaccination against hepatitis B virus. It was a widely welcomed strategy to fight a serious and sometimes deadly disease. The CDC currently recommends vaccination for "all infants, beginning at birth," people under age 19, and at-risk adults. But after nearly 15 years, there's debate over who should receive this vaccine and when.
How is Hep B "caught" or transmitted?
How is Hep B "caught" or transmitted?
December 19, 2008 6:50 PM
On Friday, the Dr. Phil television program became the first national mainstream talk show to devote an entire hour to the plight of veterans featuring an investigative report by CBS News Chief Investigative Correspondent Armen Keteyian that exposed an epidemic of suicide among those who have served in the military.
Dr. Phil Highlights CBS Investigation
(CBS/The Early Show)
December 18, 2008 1:19 PM
An angry blast of Wisconsin snow had just settled on the streets of Shawano when we pulled into town. The drive up from Green Bay had taken twice as long as expected giving us time to get a better handle on what had all the makings of a very interesting day, certainly if our previous experiences on this story were any indication.
My Snowy Day In Shawano
(CBS)
December 10, 2008 4:18 PM
A Rare Inside Look at the ATF
CBS News gets a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) trains and handles domestic bombs and explosives.
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November 4, 2008 4:02 PM
Earlier today two independent watchdog groups pointed to Virginia as a mess. But as the day progressed, problems dissipated.
Virginia Problems Overblown?
(AP Photo/Al Behrman)
November 4, 2008 12:37 PM
We saw this one coming.
In a state where the NAACP had already filed a lawsuit (which was dismissed) over problems with early voting, Election Day is now being described by watchdogs as “a mess.”
Is Virginia The NEXT Florida?
(CBS EyeMobile)
(CBS EyeMobile)
We saw this one coming.
In a state where the NAACP had already filed a lawsuit (which was dismissed) over problems with early voting, Election Day is now being described by watchdogs as “a mess.”
November 4, 2008 12:28 PM
Indiana, Challenged Absentee Ballots Dealt With After Election
The IndyStar is reporting on a decision about challenged ballot. The Indiana Supreme Court let stand a Marion County judge’s ruling directing poll workers to set aside any challenged absentee ballots. The ruling, in line with a GOP lawsuit, means challenges of those ballots based on voters’ eligibility will be dealt with AFTER Election Day. There are several thousand such ballots.
November 4, 2008 10:57 AM
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, voters have gotten used to waiting in long lines under gloomy skies. Today, with record turnout expected, voters are finding short lines and unseasonably warm temperatures.
A Sunny Morning In Cleveland
(Arden Farhi)
November 4, 2008 9:01 AM
While long lines are being reported all across the country, voters in one key state are experiencing frustration with poorly managed polling places.
Virginia's Voting Problems
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
