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Sharyl Attkisson: How the Government Violated Its Own Ethics Rules, Then Covered It Up


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By Kelsey Harkness —— Bio and Archives June 4, 2014

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In her debut story as a senior independent contributor for The Daily Signal, Sharyl Attkisson investigates a government-funded experiment that put the lives of premature babies at critical risk. The study of 1,316 infants deliberately manipulated preemies’ oxygen levels—an action that could result in death or permanent disabilities.
Attkisson, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, details her findings and argues why this story should matter. “I think this is hugely important,” she said. “[The] research is conducted by prestigious organizations and approved by the government, and yet was found to have violated the government’s own ethic rules for consent.” More...



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