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  2. Human subject research legislation in the United States

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    His study became instrumental in the implementation of federal rules on human experimentation and informed consent. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Beecher's study listed over 20 cases of mainstream research where subjects were subject to experimentation without being fully informed of their status as research subjects, and without knowledge of the risks of ...

  3. List of acts of the 118th United States Congress - Wikipedia

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    To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective. Pub. L. 118–97 (text), S. 679, 138 Stat. 1573: 118-98 Oct 1, 2024: CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023

  4. United States Civil Service Commission - Wikipedia

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    It was not until 1973 that a federal judge ruled that a person's sexual orientation alone could not be the sole reason for termination from federal employment, [6] and not until 1975 that the United States Civil Service Commission announced that they would consider applications by gays and lesbians on a case by case basis. [7]

  5. Veto power in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The mayors of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago all have veto power, [65] as does the mayor of Washington, D.C. [66] The mayor of Houston, however, does not. [65] [67] The proportion of council votes required to override a veto is most commonly 2/3 as in the federal system, although in San Diego a 5/8 vote is required. [68]

  6. List of executive actions by Lyndon B. Johnson - Wikipedia

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    Transferring lands in the State of Washington from the Okanogan National Forest to the Wenatchee National Forest May 6, 1965 94 11221 Amendment of Executive Order No. 11126, relating to the status of women May 6, 1965 95 11222 Prescribing standards of ethical conduct for Government officers and employees May 8, 1965 96 11223

  7. Honor system - Wikipedia

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    Some private universities are run by or associated with religious organizations and their honor code reflect that association. At Brigham Young University students commit to the Church Educational System Honor Code which unlike other honor codes has restrictions placed on how students should engage in sexual and romantic relationships and that ...

  8. 2015 in American television - Wikipedia

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    The Federal Communications Commission approves the merger between AT&T and DirecTV, with attached conditions to address issues that may have potential negative effects on competition in the telecommunications industry (including requirements to expand its high-speed internet service to additional customers, eligible schools and libraries, and ...