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Posted July 11, 2007
US-IRAN: New War Rhetoric Undercuts Iraq Talks
Analysis of: US-IRAN: New War Rhetoric Undercuts Iraq Talks | www.ipsnews.net
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Recent polls and events suggest that while Iranian public support for a nuclear program remains high, attitudes toward the US are softening and support for Ahmadinejad is weakening.  Thus I think an overt US or Israeli attack is less likely now than it was in the recent past, though covert efforts...
Posted July 6, 2007
FDA Delay In Cancer Therapy Is Attacked
Analysis of: FDA Delay In Cancer Therapy Is Attacked | www.washingtonpost.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
The vocal opposition to the FDA decision on Dendreon could be viewed as a group of irrelevant retail investors but it seems larger biotech buyers sometimes expect more favorable responses. The Dendreon BLA has become more of a political issue rather than scientific. However, I believe that the FDA position...
Jose Trevino Posted June 28, 2007
Better times may lie ahead for Mexico
Analysis of: Calderon´s start | www.ft.com
Author: Jose Trevino, Principal AMERICOMPASS
The perception of the Financial Times looks overly optimistic in light of the many hurdles ahead for success on the security side of Calderon's policy, as well as on the achievement of support from all political parties for fiscal reform now being considered by Congress.
Jeff Stier Posted June 28, 2007
Follow-on biologics (generics) legislation moves forward in Senate
Analysis of: Senate HELP Committee Passes Bill To Allow FDA Approval of Generic Versions of Biotechnology Medications | www.kaisernetwork.org
Author: Jeff Stier, Associate Director American Council on Science and Health
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would create a pathway for biotech drugs to be sold as generics, despite key differences between traditional pharmaceuticals and biotech drugs.  There is one hint as to whether this bill will pass this year:
Posted June 26, 2007
Petitioning for Bloomberg '08
Analysis of: Petitioning for Bloomberg '08 | www.observer.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
People watching him as Mayor say he won't run unless it will make a difference. There are only two ways for that to happen.  
Posted June 25, 2007
Petitioning for Bloomberg '08
Analysis of: Petitioning for Bloomberg '08 | www.observer.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Michael Bloomberg's bolt from the Republican Party is no surprise as he gears up for a possible run at the White House in 2008. His candidacy would offer the voters an alternative to either Hillary Rodham Clinton or whomever the Republicans choose as their nominee. Unfortunately for Bloomberg, he will...
Posted June 19, 2007
US Will Legalise Internet Gambling - one day!
Analysis of: US Will Legalise Internet Gambling - one day! | www.igamingnews.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
1.It will prepare investors for the inevitable legalization of gambling in the USA 2.Existing operators need to make their peace with the US Justice Dept and settle prior misdemeanors.  
Posted June 18, 2007
Penn National Gaming Sold at Premium
Analysis of: Penn National Gaming Sold at Premium | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Gaming company with Ohio ties sold at huge premium. Ohio politicians continue to ignore economic realities of gaming. When will economic benefits of gaming outweigh political risks for Ohio politicians?
Posted June 12, 2007
Fabulous Prizes, But No Cash
Analysis of: Fabulous Prizes, But No Cash | blog.cleveland.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Governor threatens veto on Ohio Senate passed horse track replay bill. Ohio Speaker abandons hope of passage of horse track replay bill. Skill game cash payouts could be banned under Governor proposal. Ohio lobbyists, legislators, media, and interested parties are in shock as Ohio Governor Strickland...
Posted June 11, 2007
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Analysis of: Cleveland Plain Dealer | www.cleveland.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Right Angle Blog this morning links to an excellent PD article on how Ohio's turnpike is seriously behind the times.  The article discusses how turnpike bureaucrats have resisted implementation of an EZpass system like most states have.  The article just touches the surface of Ohio's seriously...
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