Online drug sales under scrutiny

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Online drug companies are the focused of lawmakers' inquiry whether the growing industry provides enough protection to consumers. US Rep Tom Bliley (R-VA), chairman of the House Commerce Committee, sought the formation of a joint federal-state task force to look into the benefits and risks posed by online pharmacies. However, established online pharmacies such as PlanetRX and drugstore.com are lobbying for self- regulation.

Pharmacies and Drug Stores, Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Drug Stores, Home shopping

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DMers pleased as financial bill moves ahead

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Commecial banks are anticipating the approval of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which would allow them to swap encrypted account numbers with third- party marketers under certain conditions. The bill would give financial services access to each other's businesses by sharing consumer information, provided that customers are given ample opportunity to not be included in the shared information.

Commercial Banking, Commercial Banks

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