Florida child welfare chief faces calls to resign
In Tampa, advocates demand Governor Bush appoint a grand jury to probe the Department of Children and Families after the July 1 death of 2-year-old Alfredo Santes. State Rep. Frederica Wilson urges Secretary Kathleen Kearney to resign amid ongoing criticism over Rilya Wilson’s disappearance and systemic failures.
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Pfizer to Buy Pharmacia in 60 Billion Stock Merger
Pfizer Inc agreed to acquire rival Pharmacia Corp for 60 billion dollars in stock. The deal would form the world’s largest drug company with combined annual revenue of 48 billion and R&D budget over 7 billion. Pfizer touts Lipitor Viagra Zoloft and Pharmacia adds Celebrex Rogaine Nicorette.
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Orphan killer whale released after Puget Sound stay
An orphan two year old killer whale, 12 feet long, was released near Hanson Island British Columbia after months in Puget Sound. She swam west and interacted briefly with a passing boat within hours. Canadian officials monitor her with yellow transmitters to prevent propeller injuries and protect boaters.
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Medicare chief warns governors on higher funding for Medicaid
Medicare Administrator Tom Scully told about 30 governors in Boise that the federal government is unlikely to pay more for health care costs. He urged governors to stretch existing funds and noted a Senate plan offering $45 billion in Medicaid over 18 months plus a $4.4 billion block grant, seen as crucial to curb rising Medicaid expenditures.
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