On AlterNet: pharmaceutical companies

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Why is the Obama Administration Suddenly Fixated on Stomping out Medical Pot?

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. February 8, 2012.

At the same time public support for marijuana legalization reached record highs, Obama shifted from one time medicinal cannabis sympathizer to White House weed-whacker.

Big Pharma Shamelessly Shills Dangerous Bone Drugs You Don't Need

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. November 10, 2010.

Drugs meant to strengthen bones may not work -- and many have a slew of harmful side-effects like a higher cancer risk, irregular heart rate, and stomach bleeding.

Pfizer: The Drug Giant That Makes Bank from Drugs That Can Kill You

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. July 10, 2010.

To say that Pfizer has been accused of wrongdoing is like saying BP had an oil spill.

And They'll Call This Health-Care Reform: How Three Senators Are Extorting You For Their Big-Time Buddies

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. December 18, 2009.

Harry Reid will do anything to get sixty votes -- which means Lieberman, Nelson, and Snowe can use extortion on behalf of Big Insurance, Big Pharma, the AMA, and abortion foes.

Where the White House is Placing Its Bets on Health Care

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. September 15, 2009.

Will the White House bet on its Dem base or Big Pharma and insurance companies in its health-care push? It's up to you, says the author.

The Case for Giving Eli Lilly the Corporate Death Penalty

deleted, AlterNet. March 3, 2009.

At this point, the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is basically a public menace.

How Big Pharma Is Fooling You -- and Your Doctor -- with Junk Science

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat. August 11, 2008.

To the pharmaceutical industry, "research" is just a code-word for "smart-sounding marketing."

Paxil Babies: The Dangers of Antidepressants

deleted, AlterNet. June 6, 2008.

Mothers suffering from depression are increasingly pushed into taking pills, putting them and their infants at great risk.

Forcing Medical Patients To Be Consumers Wreaks Havoc on Our Health System

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat. February 22, 2008.

The price tag of health care for the uninsured is over $40 billion. Maintaining a market-driven system will only drive that bill higher.

Tracking Pharma Gifts to Doctors

Megan Tady, The American Prospect. October 11, 2007.

A slow wheel is beginning to turn in Congress in favor of forcing Big Pharma to disclose the amount of change it's dropping into doctors' pockets.