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	02/25/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS FDA wants more data on Pfizer-Protalix drug CHICAGO (Reuters) - Health regulators have asked for additional data to support Pfizer Inc and Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc's new drug application for taliglucerase alfa, a treatment for the rare genetic disorder Gaucher disease. | Full Article U.S. may pay for sex disease tests for elderly February 25, 2011 07:35 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are considering including tests for sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and hepatitis B for the elderly and disabled covered under Medicare. | Full Article Hot flashes, night sweats tied to heart risks February 24, 2011 06:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Women who have hot flashes and night sweats at the start of menopause may be less likely to have a heart attack later in life, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. | Full Article Study seeks to dispel stress myth in IVF treatment February 24, 2011 07:52 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Women trying to get pregnant via IVF or other assisted reproduction techniques do not reduce their chances of success if they are emotionally distressed, according to a large scale analysis published on Friday. | Full Article NY state may cap its Medicaid costs at $15.1 billion February 24, 2011 06:48 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state would cap its share of Medicaid at about $15.1 billion a year, slice costs with a 2 percent across-the-board reduction and shift all of the 4.7 million recipients to managed care over three years under a plan unveiled on Thursday. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Wisconsin Assembly approves plan to curb unions February 25, 2011 08:45 AM ET MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The Wisconsin state Assembly on Friday passed a Republican plan to curb public sector union power over the fierce objections of protesters, setting the stage for a showdown with Senate Democrats who fled the state last week to prevent a vote in that chamber. | Full Article U.N. Security Council to meet, Libya hands out cash February 25, 2011 09:41 AM ET BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - The Libyan coastal town of Zawiyah was under the control of anti-government protesters on Friday, a witness said, bringing a popular uprising against Muammar Gaddafi within 50 km of the capital Tripoli. | Full Article Pakistan puts CIA contractor on trial for murder February 25, 2011 07:31 AM ET LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A Pakistani court adjourned on Friday the trial of a CIA contractor charged with killing two Pakistanis until March 3, dismissing U.S. demands for his release. | Full Article U.S., Saudi reassure on growth as Libya turmoil drives oil February 25, 2011 07:44 AM ET WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) - The world can weather a spike in oil prices, U.S. President Barack Obama said, as Saudi Arabia offered some respite to fears over Middle East oil supplies by indicating it can cover export cuts resulting from Libya's civil war. | Full Article Boeing bests EADS with aerial tanker win February 25, 2011 03:29 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co won a $30 billion contract for 179 new U.S. Air Force refueling planes on Thursday, trumping arch rival Airbus parent EADS in a fiercely contested competition that began nearly a decade ago. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set for higher open as oil prices ease Fourth-quarter growth revised down Special report: The biggest company you never heard of Boeing shares gain following surprise tanker win U.S. asks banks to scrutinize Libya transactions RELATED VIDEO Quake survivors tell of their ordeal Thousands evacuated from Libya Nato fuel tankers ablaze in Pakistan A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Parisian luxury hotel for dogs gets tails wagging Full Article Shop to make breast milk ice cream Handcuffed burglary suspect drives off in police car Stumped ICC so sorry after South Africa anthem cut short Bulgaria boosts spirits by cutting brandy price Big surfing contest wipes out, no waves - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend