AZT Price Sparks Debate Over Access and Cost
Boston AP reports AZT, five capsules daily costs about 9 dollars per day for those with no AIDS symptoms, while production costs are estimated at 1.50 to 2.50 dollars. Advocates urge lower pricing. Burroughs Wellcome defends pricing as necessary for research and company needs.
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University of Ilinois School of Pharmacy
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Burroughs Wellcome
Richard Dunne
New York
Leonard Schifrin
College of William and Mary
Karen Collins
David Barry
Way College suspends classes amid drop in Emporia enrollment
The Way College in Emporia operated by The Way International suspended classes due to falling enrollment, with 20 students enrolled last fall and fewer this fall. The campus, valued at about 7.6 million dollars, may be repurposed or offered for sale, while plans include weekend seminars and summer programs. Don Wierwille declined sale but would consider offers, noting the campus’ 41 acres and facilities.
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Emporia
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ACLU Joins Suit Over Kansas Child Welfare Services
The ACLU will join a Topeka lawsuit alleging Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services provides inadequate care for abused children. Rene Netherton, counsel for juveniles, filed the case in Shawnee County District Court in January. ACLU staff attorneys from New York join Netherton to meet SRS lawyers and Judge Adrian Allen to plan next steps. Owens of SRS says the agency has always taken the case seriously.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Topeka
Rene Netherton
Shawnee County
Kansas
Netherton
Gation
Foreign buyer to acquire Graphic Technology for 53 million
Graphic Technology Inc of Olathe says it agreed to be bought by a foreign corporation for about 53 million dollars. Chairman Terry Van Der Tunk notes the buyer's identity is not disclosed and will remain with Graphic Technology. The firm employs 200 and makes vinyl barcode shelf and stick-on labels.
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Olathe
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Graphic Technology
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