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Wow!!! That was fast! We'll have to nick-name her Amanda Andretti, lol I dont suppose FDA would be willing to change the start time of their hearing for me would they?  If it starts at 8am, I have to be up at 4am?!  Oh well thats OK, Im very excited for the hearing so probably wont be able to sleep anyhow. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2008, 11:22:16 AM » |
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Wow!!! That was fast! We'll have to nick-name her Amanda Andretti, lol I dont suppose FDA would be willing to change the start time of their hearing for me would they? If it starts at 8am, I have to be up at 4am?! Oh well thats OK, Im very excited for the hearing so probably wont be able to sleep anyhow. I have to say I was wowed that she emailed me back so fast---I am all too familiar with my emails being ignored!!!!  Yeah, you all know who I am talking about!!  ) |
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
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« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2008, 11:43:19 AM » |
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Carol,
My keyboard gets wet when I see that picture of poor Smudgie. It really shows what can happen.
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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2008, 11:57:06 AM » |
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Carol,
My keyboard gets wet when I see that picture of poor Smudgie. It really shows what can happen.
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and it happens very fast as we know---that is why we can not allow such foot dragging to continue! Whether it is the long term changing the current regulations or short term answers to current questions to pet food co's....this is just to important to keep silent about.... |
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2008, 08:13:02 PM » |
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Carol, Thanks for ferreting out that blog address. We;ll be online at 4 a.m. to see what's said.
thanks, Amanda, for being there.
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« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2008, 08:42:46 PM » |
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3Cat, its nice to know someone else will be up at 4 am too!!! I'll put the coffee on OK? Or maybe we should just break out the alcohol, lol We can have a FDA hearing party! Anyhow, I will be up with you at 4am!  |
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« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2008, 05:33:58 AM » |
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OK has anyone seen or heard anything regarding the liveblog that Amanda spoke about or the FDA meeting? Im up, its 4:33 here, been up since 4:15am.....  |
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« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2008, 05:41:57 AM » |
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I've hit the refresh button a million times and I'm not getting anything either.  Am I doing something wrong? |
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« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2008, 06:04:42 AM » |
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I went there, but don't have a clue what to click on next. Tried several things, but nada. Not a problem, though. Bart Stupak's committee is having another FDA hearing on Wednesday, May 14th. It begins at 10 AM Eastern time. I don't know if C-SPAN will carry the broadcast. If not, here's a link for those who have a media player: http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.shtmlSee the Wednesday, May 14th entry, and then click on "Connect to the Video Webcast (128 kbps)" WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 Discussion Draft of the "Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act" Legislation: Device and Cosmetic Safety Provisions Subcommittee on Health Hearing 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Connect to the Video Webcast (128 kbps) 5CatMom =^..^ = |
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2008, 07:08:15 AM » |
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Sorry, Sandi, didn't make 4 am as was up too late. Not getting anything either,
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« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2008, 08:35:00 AM » |
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I got a msg from Susan who got the video:
"The FDA's pet food safety meeting was supposed to begin at 8 AM this morning...didn't start until 8:40 and ended at 10:50 AM! And also there was a 40 minute break during this! So...the actual meeting only took 90 minutes! Seventy Four Million U.S. households own pets...and it only took 90 minutes to discuss the safety of the food we give our four legged family members!"
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« Reply #27 on: May 13, 2008, 08:44:46 AM » |
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This about says it all. I don't have to ask for Amanda's gutt reaction on
whether the FDA was just going through the motions. Email comments from
the consumer were blocked by flim-flam on where and when to send them.
This way, with a 90 minute meeting, FDA can't be held accountable for much,
can it? Nothing was discussed. What total seeming tripe ... I'll bet not one
consumer input suggestion was discussed. The word travesty keeps popping
into my mind. Furkid deaths in the thousands, and a seeming travesty ...
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« Reply #28 on: May 13, 2008, 08:53:44 AM » |
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I guess we wait to hear from Mike to see if he made it and got to speak.
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« Reply #29 on: May 13, 2008, 08:59:12 AM » |
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Yup, the consumer's voice. You all know the frustration.
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