Day: November 13, 2008

FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers by callers who falsely identify themselves as “FDA special agents” or other FDA officials. Several instances have been reported to the FDA of calls enticing consumers to purchase discounted prescription drugs by wiring funds to one of several locations in the Dominican Republic. No medications are ever delivered. A subsequent call is received from a fraudulent “FDA special agent” informing the consumer that a fine of several thousand dollars is required to be sent to an address in the

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AVMA: Veterinarians need to be included in Proposition 2 implementation

FOR MORE INFORMATION Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419 e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2008   Schaumburg, Ill.  — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) thanks the citizens of California for taking the time to consider and vote on Proposition 2. Now that it’s passed, extra care—and the advice of veterinarians and animal welfare scientists—must be employed to ensure its implementation doesn’t hurt the animals it’s intended to help. “It was encouraging to see voters in California take such an interest in animal welfare,” says Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA. “Now that the ballot

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APHA elects 2009 Executive Committee

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently elected its 2009 Executive Committee at the 38th APHA Annual Convention, held in San Diego, Calif. The Executive Committee sets APHA policy and is responsible for the Association’s activities and fiscal integrity. Elected by their peers were: President John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo., President-Elect Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash., Vice President Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif., Senior Committee Member Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas, Fifth Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa, Sixth Committee Member Mary Parrott of Ruston, La. and Immediate Past President Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kan. More About APHA Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at

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