But nearly half the money would go for treatment. Iowa hopes its approach will become a model for other states, mostly in the Midwest, that are having a meth scare. The next target for Amtrak high-speed rail expansion is the Midwest corridor, but Acela's biggest influence may soon be felt on the West Coast. Advocates are hoping to get a high-speed rail initiative on the statewide ballot next year. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to restrict the use of new antibiotics for animals, five public-interest organizations are pressing for a ban on some key antibiotics, such as penicillin, tetracyclines, and erythromycin, already used in animal feeds.
Medical researchers are increasingly nervous about antibiotic resistance.
Already, some microbial bugs are resistant to many drugs, and others, such as the enterococci that cause serious infections in hospital patients, have developed strains resistant to all antibiotics. The FDA s comment period lasts until April 6. Expect some form of new regulations on the use of antibiotics in agriculture over the next few months. Colleges hike tuition as portfolios soar Tuition at many leading private colleges will again exceed the inflation rate next year, rising by up to 5.4 percent, according to a check of published rates. Public colleges are still working with legislatures to set next year's fees, but many fear that high prices will spark a backlash.