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October 7, 2010
Biosimilars and Safety
The transition from brand name biologics to generic versions, or biosimilars, has raised several questions about what steps are needed to ensure the new generic drugs are as safe and effective as the originals. Six experts respond with their comments and concerns about how best to protect patients.
October 5, 2010
Farewell to Welfare Reform
When the Los Angeles Times can report that California welfare recipients withdrew $1.
September 29, 2010
Deal or No Deal?
Reports of draft legislation to address the ongoing “network neutrality” debate have leaked from Capitol Hill.
September 28, 2010
Three Months Left to Die
If you have even a moderate-sized estate or business, and you are callous enough to want to leave a financial legacy to your children, you have three months to die.
September 23, 2010
Growing State Taxes, Not Simplifying Them
Growing State Taxes, Not Simplifying Them
After years of unsustainable spending, state and local governments now find themselves in a budget bind.
September 21, 2010
Death to the Temporary Tax Cut!
Since when did Washington become so enamored with temporary tax cuts? “Temporary” seems to be all the buzz these days, even though there’s zero evidence that temporary tax cuts work.
September 16, 2010
Countering Counterfeit Drugs
Counterfeit drugs have become a scourge in many parts of the world, and are a threat even in advanced economies such as the U.
September 14, 2010
Secretary Strikes Back as ObamaCare Strikes Out
Heath and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is striking back at health insurers who aren't getting on board with ObamaCare.
September 9, 2010
‘Consumer Advocates’ Only When It Pays
For hundreds of years, patent owners have “marked”—i.
September 7, 2010
A ‘Non-Stimulus’ Stimulus Package that Might Just Stimulate
President Obama is out this week with three proposals for stimulating—oops, forgot we weren't supposed to use that word—for creating jobs.