Protonix Linked to Hip Fractures. Protonix (generic: pantoprazole) is just one of a few antacid medications that are called proton pump inhibitors. Other common proton pump inhibitor drugs include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec. Protonix is manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories and gained FDA approval in 2000.
Secret Service. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is a government agency charged with preventing counterfeiting and protecting the president of the United States, other high-ranking government officials, and presidential candidates. From its establishment in 1865 until March 1, 2003, the Secret Service was housed within the Treasury Department.
The US Secret Service was created in 1860 to combat the rising proliferation of counterfeit money. Now, that role has evolved to include protection of US Presidents and Families and past presidents, as well as visiting heads of states.