Deep in Health Bill, Very Specific Beneficiaries
Buried in the Senate health care package are provisions benefiting specific states and constituencies, inserted by the majority leader to secure lawmakers support.
Athersys inks deal with Pfizer on stem-cell therapy
(Reuters) – Athersys Inc said it sold the rights of its stem-cell therapy to treat inflammatory bowel disease to Pfizer Inc, the world’s biggest drugmaker, and shares of Athersys nearly doubled in value.
Arizona Prisons Plan to Transfer Illegal Immigrants to Federal Custody
Desperate to save money, Arizona will transfer illegal immigrants who have been convicted of nonviolent crimes to federal custody for the last three months of their sentences.
Health Bill Passes Key Test in the Senate
The party-line procedural vote proved Democrats had locked in the margin needed to pass a far-reaching overhaul of the nation s health care system.
Pay Increase for Executive of A.I.G. Is Allowed
The executive, who was not named, has been granted more than a $4 million increase by the Obama administration s pay adviser.
Senate Debate on Health Care Exacerbates Partisanship
Enmity and acrimony are coursing through a debate with consequences for both sides as the health care overhaul reaches its climactic votes.
