All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Government, Legislation & Politics

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...

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...

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.

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:

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.  

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...

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.  

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?

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...

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...