House committee asks GAO to investigate Klausner-era NCI contract with Harvard University.
Also in this 8-page issue: John Niederhuber joins NCI as special advisor, quits NCAB. Harold Freeman steps down as NCI disparities head.
Final NIH ethics rules retain consulting ban, but limit divesture requirement to senior employees.
Assembly of Scientists, started as a result of conflict of interest controversy, plans Sept. 14 meeting.
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