September 20, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Rx Drugs, Johanns' Exit

Congress. The House yesterday passed a bill, nearly unanimously, that would grant the FDA more powers over prescription drugs.

Administration. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is expected to announce his resignation today so that he can run for the Nebraska Senate seat being vacated by Chuck Hagel (R).

Iraq. The target date for U.S. troops to fully hand over security to the Iraqis has been pushed back again, this time until July at the earliest.

Middle East. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called for an upcoming Mideast conference "to be substantive and advance the cause of a Palestinian state."

World. Amid opposition from China, Taiwan was denied U.N. membership for the 15th time.

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