Insurance law inspired by NH woman's cancer battle takes effect FridayOctober 9th, 2009 Law inspired by NH woman fight takes effectCONCORD, N.H. — A law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's determination to stay in school while fighting cancer is now in effect across the country.
Obama's deputy national security adviser Mark Lippert leaving to return to active duty NavyOctober 1st, 2009 Obama deputy national security adviser takes leaveWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's deputy national security adviser is taking a leave of absence. The White House says Mark Lippert is returning to active duty in the U.S.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquires Private Formula International HoldingsSeptember 30th, 2009 Valeant Pharmaceuticals buys Private Formula Int.ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said Wednesday it will buy Private Formula International Holdings Pty Ltd., a skin care company, to boost its dermatology portfolio.
Chevron names John S. Watson chairman and CEO; David O'Reilly retires after 41 yearsSeptember 30th, 2009 Chevron names Watson chair, CEO; O'Reilly retiresSAN RAMON, Calif. — Chevron Corp., the second-largest U.S.
Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panel; Sen. Lincoln takes over agricultureSeptember 9th, 2009 Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panelWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says that Sen. Tom Harkin — a progressive liberal and ardent supporter of President Barack Obama's plan to create a public insurance plan — will take over the health and education committee.
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals receives warning letter, faces Nasdaq delistingAugust 28th, 2009 Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals faces Nasdaq delistingBERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
McCain says Sen. Kennedy's absence has had a huge impact on efforts to pass health-care reformAugust 23rd, 2009 McCain: Health debate hurt by Kennedy's absenceWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain says the absence of ailing Ted Kennedy in pushing health-care reform has made a "huge, huge difference" in whether legislation gets passed.
RXi Pharmaceuticals CFO DiPalma leaving Aug. 28; company plans to recruit a replacementAugust 21st, 2009 RXi Pharmaceuticals CFO leaving Aug. 28WORCESTER, Mass.
Watson Pharmaceuticals offering $850 million in mix of senior notesAugust 18th, 2009 Watson offering $850 million in notesMORRISTOWN, N.J. — Drug developer Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.
King Pharmaceuticals says 2nd quarter profit falls, but performance tops expectationsAugust 6th, 2009 King Pharmaceuticals reports 2Q profit dropBRISTOL, Tenn. — Drug developer King Pharmaceuticals said Thursday its second-quarter profit dropped, as generic competition continued to hurt drug sales.
Closing arguments end in Ala. lawsuit accusing drug company of overcharging Medicaid programsJuly 8th, 2009 Closing arguments end in Ala. drug pricing lawsuitMONTGOMERY, Ala.
Citi Investment Research analyst downgrades Watson Wyatt on near-term concerns of combinationJune 29th, 2009 Watson Wyatt shares plunge on downgradeNEW YORK — Shares of Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc. tumbled more than 7 percent in afternoon trading Monday after a Citi Investment Research analyst downgraded the stock to "Hold" from "Buy," citing short-term concerns about the management consulting firm's proposed combination with competitor Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby Inc.
Pa. oncologist at center of VA hospital cancer treatment controversy takes leave of absenceJune 26th, 2009 Doc in Philly VA hospital controversy takes leavePHILADELPHIA — An oncologist involved in treating veterans who received botched prostate cancer therapy in Philadelphia has taken a leave of absence from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school. University officials say Dr.
Watson Pharmaceuticals to buy private generic drug maker Arrow Group for $1.75B in cash, stockJune 17th, 2009 Watson Pharma to buy Arrow group for $1.75BNEW YORK — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday it will buy smaller generic drug maker Arrow Group for $1.75 billion in cash and stock.
Jerry Remy takes leave of absence from announcing job after setbacks following cancer surgeryMay 8th, 2009 Red Sox announcer Remy takes leave of absenceBOSTON — Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy is taking an indefinite leave of absence after having setbacks following cancer surgery. The announcement was made Wednesday on the Web site of New England Sports Network.
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