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Ralph Nader: Big Pharma Must Be Stopped

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Aug 8, 2019 The biggest drug dealers in the U.S. operate legally. They have names like Merck and Pfizer, and their cruelty grows worse every year. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Corporate Media’s Open Hostility to Medicare-for-All

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Apr 30, 2019 This election cycle confirms that the private health insurance industry couldn't ask for a more reliable ally than our political press. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cohen on the Hot Seat for Selling Insight Into Trump

JEFF HORWITZ, CATHERINE LUCEY AND JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press May 10, 2018 AT&T and pharmaceutical giant Novartis say they paid large sums to the president's personal attorney, raising questions about whether Donald Trump knew of the arrangement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Daniels’ Lawyer Says Cohen Received $500,000 From Russian

JILL COLVIN and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press May 8, 2018 Michael Avenatti also says large sums were put into the former Trump lawyer's account by companies with U.S. government business interests. AT&T confirms its tie to Cohen, and AP says documents appear to back Avenatti's allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Suit Alleges Drug Company Paid Doctors to Shill

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 1, 2013 Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis paid doctors to push three of its products by holding "educational events" on fishing trips and at Hooters restaurants that amounted to little more than parties, according to the federal government. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )