College kids and dangerous stimulants
Two recent stories remind us of the danger faced by young people, especially those in college, when they experiment with stimulants. First, the federal government
announced on Friday that it will investigate "alcoholic energy drinks." These boozy beverages are mixed with caffeine or other stimulants.
(Prescription Drugs, Youth)
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11/19/2009 12:07:26 PM
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AG McKenna receives outstanding achievement award
On Nov. 5, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna received an award for Outstanding Achievement from
FOSI, The Family Online Safety Institute
(AGO, Consumer Protection, Youth)
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11/13/2009 2:05:00 PM
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Rep. Pearson: Serial domestic abusers must get the punishment they deserve
Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, has penned a terrific guest editorial about the domestic violence bill he's sponsoring in the State House.
(Crime, Domestic Violence)
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11/9/2009 4:20:53 PM
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Good luck, Elyse!
The Yakima-Herald Republic
reports today that Elyse Umemoto (pictured here at the AGO's Seattle office) will compete in the Miss Nevada pageant this weekend.
(AGO, Domestic Violence)
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11/6/2009 2:35:48 PM
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60 Minutes takes on Medicare and Medicaid fraud
On Sunday, Oct. 25, ABC Television's
60 Minutes aired a terrific story on fraudsters who bilk taxpayers out of about $90 billion a year by siphoning money from Medicare and Medicaid. The choice quote in the story comes from "Tony," who was convicted of stealing about $20 million from Medicare. He says that stealing money from this program doesn't require being a criminal mastermind. Rather, "It's more like taking candy from a baby," Tony said.
(Crime, Prescription Drugs)
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11/3/2009 2:24:30 PM
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Domestic violence event recap
Elyse Umemoto, Miss Washington 2007, endorsed the AGO's domestic violence bill on Tuesday. Earlier this year, Umemoto came forward to talk about her experience as a survivor of domestic violence. She alleges that she was stalked and assaulted by her boyfriend in 2007 and 2008. Her attacker pled guilty last year to charges related to the incident.
(AGO, Domestic Violence)
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10/26/2009 10:46:20 AM
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Olympian: Former Miss Washington speaks out on domestic violence
Elyse Umemoto, Miss Washington, 2007, visited Olympia last week to
speak about her experience as a victim of domestic violence.
(AGO, Domestic Violence)
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10/13/2009 12:41:44 PM
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