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Bayer's outgoing finance chief said the German drugs-to-chemicals company would not put its current credit rating at risk even if it launched a multi-billion euro takeover.
Obama, Democrats ponder next healthcare moves
After a seven-hour healthcare summit that did little to change Republican hearts and minds, President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats face a challenge on Friday in deciding their next moves to reform the costly U.S. system.
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President Barack Obama made a last-ditch bid to save his stalled healthcare reform on Thursday, clashing frequently with Republican leaders at a bipartisan summit and moving no closer to a compromise.
Slaughter urges healthcare reform for economic benefit
One of the more memorable speakers of Thursday's televised healthcare summit from Washington came from Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York.
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Diabetes to exact huge costs on poor countries
Diabetes is moving from being a disease of developed countries to a disease in developing countries like India and China, and this could put pressure on healthcare systems through rising healthcare costs, said Philip Clarke, associate professor at University of Sydney's School of Public Health.
Triton buys Ambea from 3i
British private equity firm 3i Group agreed to sell Ambea to rival buyout firm Triton for 850 million euros ($1.16 billion)
Obama proposes $950 billion health bill
President Barack Obama made a last-ditch bid to revive his stalled healthcare overhaul on Monday with a plan to make insurance more affordable and to bolster government authority to regulate premium hikes.
Stocks flat on Bernanke watch
Stocks finished flat on Monday as investors held back before congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, while scattered buying lifted shares of health insurers and banks.
Stocks end flat as Bernanke eyed, but banks rise
Stocks finished flat on Monday as investors held back before congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, while scattered buying lifted shares of health insurers and banks.
Stocks inch up with banks, but Fed caution drags
U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday as takeover news and gains in bank shares on hopes of a regulatory reprieve were offset by uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's policy intentions.
Wall Street flat on Fed jitters but banks rise
U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday as investors were cautious before the head of the Federal Reserve was due to discuss interest rate policy this week after the Fed's hike in the discount rate.
Stock market loses steam on healthcare and energy
In a volatile Monday session, the U.S. stock market dipped as declines in health and energy stocks overshadowed gains made in the financial sector.
Obama offers plan to revive healthcare push
President Barack Obama tried to rejuvenate his stalled healthcare overhaul on Monday with a revised plan to make insurance coverage more affordable and bolster federal authority to regulate premium hikes.
Governors want into the game on healthcare
State governors want Congress and President Barack Obama to pay more attention to their concerns as they renew efforts to reform healthcare.
Obama wants healthcare summit to find common ground
President Barack Obama urged Democrats and Republicans on Saturday to find common ground at a White House summit next week he hopes will rejuvenate efforts to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
Obama to spell out new healthcare plan
President Barack Obama is expected to publish his healthcare plan as early as Sunday or Monday, combining features of the two Democratic bills passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, congressional aides and healthcare advocates said on Friday.
Q+A: How would a commission fix the U.S. budget crunch?
President Barack Obama on Thursday set up a bipartisan commission to tackle stubborn U.S. budget deficits, though many are skeptical Washington has the stomach right now for the tough remedies needed to address spiraling deficits and debt.
White House insists healthcare summit no trap
The purpose of the Obama administration's upcoming summit on healthcare is to find solutions to issues like soaring insurance premiums, not score political points against the Republicans, the White House insisted on Tuesday.
Democratic Senator Bayh will not seek re-election
Democratic Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana will not seek re-election this fall, a Democratic aide said on Monday, potentially adding to President Barack Obama's difficulty in pushing his initiatives through a balky Congress.
Top drug lobbyist resigns, clouds health reform
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO Billy Tauzin said late Thursday he was resigning effective June 30 after five years as head of one of the most powerful lobby groups in Washington.
White House to post health bill before Feb 25 meeting
The Obama administration on Friday invited 12 Democratic members of Congress and nine Republicans to a February 25 conference on healthcare and said it would post its proposal for a legislative overhaul online before the event.
U.S. sets grants for health technology, job training
Members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet announced nearly $1 billion in grants on Friday to increase the use of health information technology, pushing a key component of Obama's healthcare overhaul and job creation plans.
Olympics host Vancouver ranked world's most liveable city
In the annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vancouver scored 98 percent on a combination of stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure -- a score unchanged from last year.
Small businesses sick of healthcare debate
Amy Nichols, a small business owner, is tired of the healthcare debate and is relieved President Obama has turned his attention toward her biggest concern: access to credit.
Obama, Republicans find common ground on jobs
President Barack Obama found common ground with Republicans on Tuesday over his top priorities of job creation and deficit reduction but drew a rebuke on healthcare reform.
Low IQ among top heart health risks, study finds
Research by Britain's Medical Research Council (MRC) found that lower intelligence quotient scores were associated with higher rates of heart disease and death, and were more important indicators than any other risk factors except smoking.
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