ILLINOIS AG ISSUES SUBPOENA TO BECTON DICKINSON

On August 21, 2006, BD received a subpoena issued by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois which seeks documents and information relating to BD's participation as a member of Healthcare Research & Development Institute, LLC.

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