Mergers Could Reduce Drug Competition and Raise Prices
As drug firms rush to merge, critics warn fewer giants could dominate treatment of major diseases, potentially raising consumer prices. Pfizer and Warner-Lambert discuss a merger, while Pharmacia & Upjohn seeks Monsanto. Glaxo SmithKline would hold under 8 percent of the world market yet dominate areas like asthma and vaccines. Lipitor exemplifies how newer me too drugs can still outperform predecessors.
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WB Chief Sees Government Anti Drug Messages as Clever
Jamie Kellner head of The WB says government anti drug plots in Dawson's Creek and The Wayans Brothers are smart public service efforts without financial gain for the network. He notes Clinton advisers offered benefits to cut anti drug PSAs and that WB plans future independent consultations.
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Gore Leads Bradley with Blacks as Southern Firewall
The race shows Gore dominate black voters, a key factor for the Democratic contest as Bradley struggles to gain ground in the South. Pollsters note blacks favor Gore by about two to one, with influence growing in later primaries and states.
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Results At A Glance Campaign Polls On Black Voter Support
The report summarizes black voters' support for Gore and Bradley in the 2000 campaign with Gallup showing Gore at 63 percent and Bradley 20, and AP at 57 percent for Gore and 24 for Bradley. It also cites 1992 exit polls by state with Clinton carrying large shares of black votes in several early primaries.
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Twisted Sister asks Braves to drop I Wanna Rock over Rocker use
Twisted Sister demands the Atlanta Braves stop using I Wanna Rock to introduce John Rocker after his anti gay and immigrant remarks. Jay French notes the band members are immigrants and oppose Rocker’s comments while Rocker later apologized and defended them as retaliation for abuse from the Mets.
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