" reports. The preparedness panel is responsible for oversight of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, which was established by law last year, and "

", a 2004 law that provides $5.6 billion over 10 years for the production of countermeasures to biological weapons and epidemics. Kennedy's plan would transfer these responsibilities to the full committee. However, "some bioterror advocates say they are concerned that the move will hamper oversight of ... "

" reports. A Republican congressional aide said, "Given all the other priorities that they have, which are significant, without having a distinct focus, there is a chance (bioterror issues) can get filtered
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