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New York Times Agrees With IDA: NIH Grant Funding System Flawed
IDA has previously revealed that the National Institutes of Health peer review grant funding system is broken. It perpetuates useless animal experiments, and constitutes an “old boys network.” IDA warned that $10 billion in stimulus money for the NIH was destined for a “black hole” of flawed oversight.
A powerful voice has now joined this criticism: the New York Times. A devastating front-page report, “Playing it Safe in Cancer Research,” by well-respected science reporter Gina Kolata found researchers complaining about many of the findings that IDA had exposed, with the common denominator that the complaints are coming from scientists themselves.
 IDA India Helping Horses, Dogs, And Many More Animals Every Day
Even in these hard economic times, IDA India is saving animals every day. And we're spaying and neutering over 800 animals per month, including over 1,200 in one recent month. Click here to read about IDA India's latest activities and rescue stories. On behalf of our colleagues in India, thank you for your continuing support. |
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Actress Rue McClanahan To Appear At Day Of Action For Dogs And Cats In Korea
The International Day of Action for Dogs and Cats in Korea is July 14. IDA is again co-sponsoring this event to stop the terrible suffering these animals endure.
Demos and other events are scheduled all around the world. And we're thrilled to inform our New York-area members that Golden Girl Rue McClanahan will be appearing at the New York event! In her e-mail informing us of her support, Ms. McClanahan told IDA: "I don't eat cats, I don't eat dogs, I don't eat members of my family."
 IDA's Portland Office Rescues Trapped Cat
See the KOIN 6 and KATU 2 television news stories of IDA's dramatic rescue! Then click here to see the follow-up stories featuring the cat's reunion with his guardian. |
