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CALPIRG Citizen Agenda

Summer 2005



Top Stories

Bill to Prevent Another VIOXX Scandal
This past May, congressional hearings revealed that Merck & Co. continued to aggressively promote its blockbuster drug, VIOXX, despite the company’s own clinical trial showing that VIOXX increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Efficiency Standards To Save Californians Millions
In December, the California Energy Commission adopted strong CALPIRG-backed energy efficiency standards for nearly two dozen types of common appliances.

  CALPIRG's Emily Clayton
SAFER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS—CALPIRG’s Emily Clayton speaks at a press conference on the steps of the Capitol to urge legislators to support a package of prescription drug bills. She is surrounded by seniors and other Californians demanding safe, affordable medicine.



Featured Articles

Providing More Funding For California College Students

Is Nothing Sacred? Special Interest Attacks On Food Safety

CALPIRG Interview: Bruce McPherson,Secretary Of State

 


Letter to our Members

Corporations Want More Big Money In Politics

News Briefs

ChoicePoint Scandal Proves Success Of CA Law

CALPIRG Sends Warning About Instant Tax Refunds

CALPIRG Works To Protect Social Security

 



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