Pfizer settlement details and monitoring of misconduct
Pfizer agreed to a 1 billion civil penalty over promoting drugs for off label uses and sending unsolicited information to doctors. The Health and Human Service inspector general will monitor Pfizer for five years while the company continues to be examined for past misconduct and ongoing compliance. Pfizer’s shares fell and the deal was reached as the company planned to acquire Wyeth for 68 billion.
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Pfizer
Health and Human Service Department
Justice Department
Eric Holder
Food and Drug Administration
Bextra
U.S
District of Columbia
Lyrica
Geodon
Zyvox
Aricept
Celebrex
Lipitor
Norvasc
Relpax
Viagra
Zithromax
Zoloft
Zyrtec
Wyeth
China eyes swine flu vaccines amid trials and production aims
China plans to approve two vaccines after trials showing one dose effective for ages 3 to 60 with 3,700 confirmed mainland cases. Sinovac and Hualan announce capacity to produce up to 30 million and 160 million doses annually. Health ministry targets 5 percent of the public by year end, prioritizing workers and students while experts urge scrutiny of optimistic claims.
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Sinovac
Hualan Biological Engineering Inc
Hualan
Health Ministry
China
Explosion at Roswell home sparks arson probe
Witnesses recall a 3 15 a.m. blast that forced fire crews to the scene. Owner Mark Kreft, from Cheyenne, says a potential buyer was ready to close when the blaze erupted. Fire marshal Chris Gutierrez suspects arson, noting a low order explosion and accelerant trail from porch to door. Investigators from the insurance company join the inquiry.
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Mark Kreft
Kreft
Cheyenne
Wyo
Roswell
Chris Gutierrez
Assis
Tant
Gutierrez
Insurance Company
Taylor
Roswell Symphony faces budget strain amid rising costs
Roswell's symphony shows volatile finances over a decade with a 98k surplus in 2000 shrinking to a 36k deficit in 2006 as program services and staff compensation rise. Direct public support remains similar, but net assets fall due to higher expenses and added marketing costs. Officials cite need for admin staff and budget cuts elsewhere while pledging to maintain five subscription concerts and high-quality performances. Community urged to attend concerts to bolster support.
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Symphony
Childress
Eric Meyer
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
Meyer
NMSO
Roswell
Mybarra
Shuffleboard fuels senior Olympians in Roswell and Las Cruces
Shuffle Martin credits the sport with keeping his body active and enjoying it as good exercise for an older person. Sarah Hall notes five of Roswell’s eight senior Olympians play on the shuffleboard team, praising its accessibility and strategy. Anne Huff, 77, describes the challenge and fun, stressing personal growth over prizes. Hall mentions travel costs and how the Chaves County Board and New Mexico Senior Olympics offer scholarships to aid participation.
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Martin
Sarah Hall
Chaves County
Roswell
Hall
Anne Huff
Huff
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Fires threaten Denver mountain views as Las Vegas blaze spreads
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said 50 homes in his county remained under mandatory evacuation on Wednesday, down from 4000 on Tuesday, with about 2000 city homes still under orders. Sheltered residents expressed relief from smoke while officials feared Mt Wilson observatory and communications antennas. Firefighters held back flames and limited major damage.
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Las Vegas
Denver
Los Angeles
Lee Baca
Mount Wilson
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University of Melbourne
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World Health Organization
Acone
Mark Wilson Photo
Purdue Drive
RSO
Roswell Daily Record Advertising Department
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Bob Sen Vara
Roswell-Record.com
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Jmar
Sage Badweather
Tiffany
Pop
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