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President Biden Vows To Check Russian Aggression, Fight Inflation
President Biden must marshal allied resolve against Russia’s aggression while tending to inflation, COVID-19 fatigue and sagging approval ratings.
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The Economic Toll of the U.S. Opioid Crisis
Oct.26 -- The human and economic toll of the U.S.’s opioid crisis has only widened since President Donald Trump swept into the Oval Office promising solutions. Bloomberg's Jeanna Smialek reports on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."
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VOICED : US hospital cuts painkiller gateway to heroin addiction
VOICED : US hospital cuts painkiller gateway to heroin addiction
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The Lawyer Who Beat Big Tobacco Takes on Opioid Epidemic
Oct.05 -- Bloomberg Businessweek's Esmé Deprez gives us a profile of the lawyer who beat big tobacco and is now taking on the opioid epidemic in court. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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In Testimony On Opioid Crisis, CEO Says Purdue Pharma 'Fell Short'
Members of the Sackler family, which owns Purdue Pharma, deny that they played a role in the opioid epidemic.
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Washington State Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Opioid Epidemic
Washington alleges the company used deceptive marketing practices to promote the use of opioids and downplayed the risk of addiction.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
The company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin has filed for bankruptcy days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the state and local governments suing it over the toll of opioids.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
The company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin has filed for bankruptcy days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the state and local governments suing it over the toll of opioids.
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Purdue bankruptcy hearing underway in New York
A judge heard arguments to decide whether lawsuits against members of the Sackler family that owns Purdue Pharma can go ahead with the company seeking bankruptcy protection and considered routine matters such as whether the company can...
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Purdue bankruptcy hearing gets underway
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Purdue Pharma Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
Sep.16 -- Purdue Pharma LP filed for bankruptcy with a more than $10 billion plan for settling claims that illegally pushing sales of its OxyContin painkiller helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic. Bloomberg's Drew Armstrong reports on...
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The Economic Link to the Opioid Epidemic
Aug.24 -- Christopher Ruhm, University of Virginia professor of public policy and economics, discusses the economic link to the opioid epidemic. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal, Abigail Doolittle and Julie Hyman on "What'd You...
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Sessions: Dozens Charged in Opioid Crackdown
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says 601 people have been charged in what he called the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action.
At a news conference in Washington Thursday, Sessions said those charged allegedly...
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The Economic Cost of the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Sep.18 -- Princeton University Professor of Economics Alan Krueger offers insight into his new report on the economic impact of the U.S. opioid crisis. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Experts Explain Effects of Narcan on Opioids
Prince's final days and unexpected death at age 57 raise questions among experts familiar with prescription painkiller overdoses. It's possible the innovative musician's demise represents one of the most public tragedies in an overdose...
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Glenview CEO Says Markets Got Medicare-For-All Impact Wrong
May.07 -- Glenview Capital Management Chief Executive Officer Larry Robbins and Robin Hood Foundation Chief Executive Officer Wes Moore discusses the U.S.-China trade conflict, investment strategy, and the mission of the Robin Hood...
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NY AG Schneiderman on Dealing With Opioid Crisis
Oct.27 -- New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman exclusively sat down with David Westin on October 12th to discuss New York's response to the opioid crisis and what he thinks should be done at the federal level.
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Sessions: Dozens Charged in Opioid Crackdown
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says 601 people have been charged in what he called the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action.
At a news conference in Washington Thursday, Sessions said those charged allegedly...
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House Candidate Edwards Says 'I Am a Free Trader'
Oct.04 -- Eddie Edwards, Republican candidate for New Hampshire's first Congressional district, discusses the importance of trade and health care to the district's constituents. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg...
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Massachusetts A.G. Says Opioid Fight Is Bipartisan
Nov.08 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey discusses the nationwide battle against opioids as 39 states investigate drug manufacturers. She speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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States Begin Receiving Money From $26B Opioid Settlement
Families hope the money can help combat an epidemic some say is just getting worse, as fentanyl claims lives and targets younger generations.
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McKesson CEO: 'Nonsense' That We Ignored Opioid Crisis
Jan.08 -- McKesson Corp. Chief Executive Officer John Hammergren speaks with Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference and refutes criticism that his drug distribution company did not do enough to prevent the...
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Attorney Places Blame for Opioid Crisis on Pharma
Oct.27 -- Paul Hanly Jr., attorney and shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy, discusses President Donald Trump's declaration of opioid addiction as a public health emergency. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Trump Has No Agenda for Rural America, Rep. Ryan Says
May.15 -- Representative Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Ohio and 2020 presidential candidate, discusses free trade, trade tariffs, and the challenges faced by American farmers. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."