From the ABC News story about Cho's background:
Some news accounts have suggested that Cho had a history of antidepressant use, but senior federal officials tell ABC News that they can find no record of such medication in the government's files. (Massive emphasis mine.)
What the hell?
Update: According to Kevin Drum of Washington Monthly, this may be the deal:
It's possible they're talking about MIB, which is an insurance company database that includes medical histories, including drug use. More than likely, the last time you signed up for healthcare insurance there was fine print in the contract stating that you agree to let your doctor submit information about you to MIB. Most people don't know this, but it's virtually impossible to get insurance without agreeing to this.
Alternatively, they may be talking about some other database. If so, I don't know what it is.
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