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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1998

Page

5

Viagra Approval Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Society

The FDA approves Viagra, with Pfizer stockholders backing the drug, but critics like Dr. Ruth Westheimer warn of unhappiness without love or care. WOMEN worry about misuse and impact on relationships, while doctors note Viagra aids erection but requires sexual stimulation. In three weeks 150,000 prescriptions show growing use amid debates on morality and marital strain.

New York Food and Drug Administration Pfizer Inc Ruth Westheimer Ruth Karen Johnson The National Organization, For Women Pate Sandra Lieblum Center of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Piscataway N.J America

Greenspan urges Congress to move on banking bill

Fedchair Alan Greenspan told the Conference of State Bank Supervisors via satellite that current laws hinder American banks and urged passage of sweeping legislation to let banks sell insurance and securities. He warned large mergers require careful handling in crises while stressing taxpayer-financed expansion must be avoided. Community bankers see potential gains for local banks as the industry eyes bigger roles.

Nashville Tenn Alan Greenspan Federal Reserve Board Congress Greenspan Conference of State Bank Supervisors Washington Roe Federal Reserve Neil Milner Conference of State Bank Supervisors Milner

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