Families of contaminated heparin victims tell stories of deaths (AP)

AP - The widow of a man who died after receiving contaminated heparin told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday "we have a false sense of security" in a land where people expect to be protected and safe.

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Matthew Pressman is a freelance writer and frequent flyer. When not travelling, he enjoys golf and fishing.