Merck in Austin?

Pharma firm considers “Innovation” location, Austin city incentives

"...the city of Austin announced a proposal to provide economic incentives to New Jersey-based pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co.,..."

April 3, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Merck CEO Dumps Trump

CEO Frazier leaves manufacturing council over POTUS failure on racism

"...another fallout of the white racist actions in Charlottesville, Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier resigned today from President Trump's American..."

Aug. 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

The Merck Manual on Lobbying

Big Pharma cares... about Rick Perry's reelection.

"...this one on the blood, sweat, and money that Merck poured into Texas campaign troughs to ensure, by hook..."

Feb. 14, 2007 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

Attempt to move from state to federal court rebuffed

"...29, federal District Judge Lee Yeakel denied pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co.'s attempt to have a lawsuit filed against..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Jury awards $253 million to widow; Texas queued up to sue, too

"...of thousands of Vioxx-related lawsuits pending against drug maker Merck & Co., a jury in Angleton (south of Houston)..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...of Austin now has a proposed incentives agreement with Merck & Co., a Strategic Housing Blueprint, and an Austin..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

In the Name of Innovation

Council considers institutional racism, a suitor for Brackenridge Hospital

"...City Council's agenda today (April 6), at 49 Items, is not..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

U.S. media establishment yawned at damming Downing Street Memo; and Merck launches advertising blitz to portray itself as 'huggable teddy bear of a corporation'

"...LIES Thank goodness the establishment media barons in our country are not in charge of the fire department. They..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Council: Our House, in the Middle of the Corridor

Council considers strategic housing … again

"...plenty of déjà vu all over again at City Council today (April 13), with at least three headline items..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Even the People Who Make Gardasil Don't Back Perry

The manufacturers of Gardasil are no longer lobbying for states to make vaccination mandatory, but is it too late?

"...have just lost its biggest booster - Gardasil's manufacturer, Merck & Co. Merck is pulling the plug on its..."

Feb. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Vaccination Order Raises Questions

Perry Orders HPV Vaccine

"...that causes cervical cancer. At a hastily called press conference Monday morning, Lewisville Republican Sen. Jane Nelson, who chairs..."

Feb. 5, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The HPV Flashback

After rivals attack Perry, a review of the 2007 Gardasil fight

"...to back down on that, but it has now become a political kickball again, courtesy of presidential nomination rival..."

Sept. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Audacity of Rick Perry

"...me about it. I will be picking up a copy on my way home today. I have written several..."

Feb. 13, 2007 Postmarks

Naked City

Abbot seeks triple damages against Merck for Medicaid fraud

"...suit seeking $168 million in damages from drug maker Merck & Co. for "willfully" misrepresenting the safety of the..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sounds Like a Plan … or Three

City Council hears reports on Merck, racism, and housing

"...City Council adjourned at the fairly miraculous hour of 5:52pm last..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...Ripping a page from Karl Rove's 2004 playbook, Perry commenced to court the social conservative vote. He met privately..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...sexual hysteria among his most faithful supporters in his conservative base. What's next, they asked, embryonic stem cell research?..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Questions About KUT's Programming

"...News, Jan. 20]. One issue that was raised but could be addressed in more depth is the potential for..."

Jan. 30, 2006 Postmarks

Fight Against Cervical Cancer Advances

National Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination of 11- and 12-year-old girls with new drug that prevents cervical cancer

"...On June 29, the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the routine vaccination of 11-..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: December 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Although we have certain flair with jingle bells,..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Hightower Report

Massey's Mess; and Not-So-Little Corporate Piggies

"...In March of last year, Massey Energy Corp.'s official record book for reporting unsafe conditions in its..."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...things they need to be able to serve our community with the impact to which we are accustomed. As..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Point Austin: Think of the Children!

Health care no match for hot air

"...5,000 or so young inmates of the Texas Youth Commission are at considerable risk of physical or sexual assault,..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Texas Giveth Cancer Funding With One Hand ...

As Governor Rick Perry prepares for a huge investment in one anti-cancer program, another face financial ruin.

"...seen the recent massive TV campaign by drug giant Merck, manufacturers of HPV vaccine Gardasil, that portrayed the vaccination..."

Feb. 8, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

To Your Health

What is 'vitamin U' and what are its benefits healthwise?

"...makes my gut feel better. Is this because it contains "vitamin U" or some other substance? Would taking vitamin..."

July 28, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Hightower Report

A magazine for the people outside the CEO suite; and drug companies get Bush to help them kill babies.

"...I roll my eyes at the antics of our corporate and governmental "leaders," sometimes I get mad at them,..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

SXSW Adds Jason Isbell, Michael Dell and More to Speaker List

Tech scene and politics get speaker slots, plus WTF is Web3?

"...Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla, and European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager...."

Jan. 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: A Little Dahoo Dores

We have to make space in our hearts for the paste-eaters like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick

"...As crazy as things are right now with COVID and the Delta variant I cannot believe there are..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Iconic Rocker Kim Gordon, Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé Lead SXSW 2020 Lineup

Fixer Upper power couple Chip & Joanna Gaines also join fest

"...Cross-creative industry conference South by Southwest, which holds its 34th gathering March..."

Sept. 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music News: Lauren Mayberry, Lizzo & Khalid Highlight Thursday

Celeb sightings and what to do today

"...and her unstoppable backup dancers, the singer-rapper brought out self-confidence hits like “Truth Hurts” and her trademark flute...."

March 15, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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