Man Arrested in Washington, D.C. Puppy Killing Case
Man arrested in Washington, D.C. puppy killing case
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Man arrested in Washington, D.C. puppy killing case … On Thursday, the Washington Humane Society announced the arrest of Sean Delontay Branch, 24, in conjunction with the death of the puppy who was known as "King Tut." …. JUST FOR ONCE – D.C …
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'Bath salts' ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior …
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WASHINGTON — People are inventing so many new ways to get high that lawmakers can't seem to keep up. Over the past two years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the use of synthetic drugs made of legal chemicals that mimic the dangerous effects of cocaine, …
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inVentiv Medical Management Receives Health Utilization Management …
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… and the healthcare industry, announced today that it has received Health Utilization Management (HUM) accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry.
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Alan Leshner – Scientists’ Understanding of the Public – June 29, 2010 Washington, DC Alan Leshner (6 min.) is Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of the journal Science. Founded in 1848, the AAAS is the world’s largest, multidisciplinary scientific and engineering society. Before coming to the AAAS in 2001, Leshner served as Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse from 1994-2001. Previous positions include Deputy Director and Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, and a variety of senior positions at the National Science Foundation, focusing on basic research in the biological, behavioral and social sciences, science policy, and science education. Leshner is a Member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies and Vice Chair of its governing Council. He was appointed to the National Science Board in 2004 and is a Member of the Advisory Committee to the Director of NIH. Leshner is an elected Fellow of AAAS, the National Academy of Public Administration, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.