Pfizer to Cut 10000 Jobs and Close Facilities
Pfizer Inc announces a plan to cut 10000 jobs and close at least five facilities to reduce annual costs by up to 2 billion dollars by year end. The move comes amid fierce competition from generic drug makers and pressure from insurers and big buyers for lower prices and proven value.
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California man rides roller coaster 20000th time at Knott's Berry Farm
Whittier resident Richard Krieger rode the Xcelerator for the 20000th time at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, setting a park record. He averages 12 rides daily over the past 4 1/2 years and notes the thrill remains similar to the first ride.
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Thousands rally as abortion foes vow to overturn Roe ruling
Tens of thousands march through snow on the Mall to press Congress and the Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade. Pro life leaders say Democrats create less favorable odds, while lawmakers discuss prevention focused bills and compromise.
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Poll finds 66 percent say country on the wrong track
An AP AOL News poll shows Americans in a dark mood about the union, Bush’s leadership, Congress, Iraq, and personal traits. Only 40 percent expect improvement with Democrats in control. Bush pledges focus on energy and health in a State of the Union address.
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Americans split over direction of country in AP AOL poll
Two thirds of Americans, 66 percent, say the country is on the wrong track, about the same as last year. The AP AOL News poll also asks how confident people are that President Bush and Democrats in Congress can work together, with mixed views on potential agreement. The figures contrast with January 2002 when most believed the country was on the right track.
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Big firms unite to push federal emissions limits
Ten leading U.S. companies including General Electric Alcoa DuPont and Pacific Gas and Electric form a coalition with four environmental groups to back mandatory federal emissions controls They seek 60 to 80 percent reductions in carbon dioxide and pollutants over 43 years and support a cap and trade system as credible action.
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Supreme Court limits judges in sentencing rulings
The Supreme Court in a 6 3 decision curbs judicial power to impose harsher sentences, requiring juries to determine aggravating facts. The ruling affects California and in Cunningham s case reduces a 16 year term by four years, challenging the 1976 law and states rights to sentencing. Justice Ginsburg states that Sixth Amendment protections require jury findings for enhanced punishment.
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