ARTICLES OF INTEREST Below are links to various articles from daily newspapers or wire service stories that relate to USADA's efforts in the fight against doping in sport. Note: The links in this section will take you outside of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) web site. USADA either does not warrant, expressly or implied the accuracy, timeliness, or appropriateness of any of the content and information on the following web site links. These web sites are for reference purposes only and should not be relied on by the viewer. June 2005 USA Today, Congress may take drug testing from leagues; Some members favor USADA-run testing USA Today, Politicians weighing in heavily on steroid testing Committee on Government Reform, Examining the Use of Steroids by Young Women to Enhance Athletic Performance and Body Image: Testimony of Kelli White May 2005 S. 529/U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Hearing on S. 529 Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Testimony of Frank Shorter March 2005 San Francisco Chronicle, Baseball backs off tough talk to Congress Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection , Dr. Ralph Hale's testimony on "Steroids in Sports: Cheating the System and Gambling Your Health" US Fed News, Grassley Introduces Bill to Strengthen Efforts to Stop Steroid Use by Amateur Athletes; Bill would Authorize Funding for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency January 2005 The Oregonian: Figure Skating Excels Where Baseball Fails Washington Post, BALCO Tab Runs High for Agency; Cases Cost USADA Over $2.1 Million August 2004 USA Today, Doping cases hit record Washington Post, U.S. Finds Lack of Drug Positives Encouraging ESPN.com: Athens officials: USA tightened anti-drug rules May 2004 Scripps Howard News Services, Anti-doping agency deserves praise, not scorn San Diego Union-Tribune, Clean and clear New York Daily News, The U.S. enters Brave New World of drug testing April 2004 San Jose Mercury News, Olympic athletes face tests for human growth hormone January 2004 Agence French Press, Olympics: US Olympians push Bush's anti-doping message October 2003 Further IAAF statement on THG Investigation American College of Sports Medicine Calls for Increased Vigilance in Identifying and Eradicating Steroid Use May 2003 San Francisco Chronicle, Shorter's long-term effect; Marathon great leaves doping agency in great shape April 2003 ESPN.com: Judge dismisses Exum's discrimination suit against USADA September 2002 Denver Post, Added Danger Denver Post, Andro is creating major health concerns February 2002 Deseret News, Drug-test improvements sought October 2001 ESPN.com, U.S. athletes warned about supplements February 2001 New York Times, Pro Leagues Baffled by Anti-Doping Plan Site Search RESOURCES eCatalog FAQs Definitions Links Press Press Releases Articles of Interest Print this page E-mail this page Drug Reference Online

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