The Millionaire Class: Most New U.S. Senators are Rich

Approximately 60% of first-year U.S. senators and 40% of House of Representatives freshmen are worth at least $1 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That makes them far richer than most of the Americans th…

Japan Finds No Link Between Vaccines and Child Deaths

Japan’s health ministry says it’s continuing its suspension of pediatric vaccines made by Pfizer and Sanofi-Aventis, despite finding no connection between the vaccines and the deaths of four children. Both drugmakers are cooper…

Pfizer and Sanofi-Aventis Vaccines Suspended in Japan

Two pediatric vaccines have been suspended in Japan after the deaths of four children. Shares of Sanofi-Aventis and Pfizer, which make the drugs, have fallen in midday trading.
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Pfizer Shrinks Its Drug Pipeline Amid R&D Cuts

In an update Tuesday, Pfizer said it is discontinuing 15 of the projects in its development pipeline. The news comes a month after the world’s largest pharmaceutical company announced large research and development cuts were on…