get this. On the same page..
Justices Make It Tougher to Sue Medical Device Makers
WASHINGTON — In a case with huge implications for the health care-technology industry, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the manufacturer of a federally approved medical device cannot be sued under state law if the device causes an injury.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/washington/20cnd-device.html?hp
Medtronic, Again Questioned Over Payments to Doctors, Is Subject of Senator’s Inquiry.
Senator Charles E. Grassley watchdog..
Top Contributors to Senator Grassley (R) During the 2006 Election Cycle
Rank
Donor
Amount (US Dollars)
1Amgen Inc $ 69,099 <--- A large pharmaceutical company?
2DCI Group $ 49,800
3Blue Cross/Blue Shield $ 36,500
4FPL Group $ 32,250
5 Verizon Communications $ 32,000
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Charles_E._Grassley
F***ing politicians... this is SUPPOSED to a punishable crime.




