Barry Meier is a writer and former New York Times journalist who wrote the 2003 non-fiction book Pain Killer: A Wonder Drug's Trail of Addiction and Death. His articles "have led to Congressional hearings and changes in federal laws". Education. Meier studied at Syracuse University. Career. In his career as journalist, Meier has specialized in reporting on business, public policy, and health and safety. He reported for The Wall Street Journal for five years, worked at New York Newsday as a special projects reporter, and reported for The New York Times.
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