Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.

Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.

The antidiabetic drug “Ozempic” (semaglutide) from the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. Joel Saget | AFP | Getty Images The US Senate has launched an investigation into the high price Novo NordiskPopular weight loss and diabetes medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, are available in the United States. The investigation into the Danish drugmaker was announced by…

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Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

U.S. President Joe Biden attends a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, United States, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughened U.S. economic strategy…

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House Republicans ramp up Speaker Johnson pressure after budget saga

House Republicans ramp up Speaker Johnson pressure after budget saga

House Freedom Caucus member U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) speaks during a press conference about federal government spending on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 12, 2023. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters After six months of budget impasses, emergency funding measures and near government shutdowns, Congress this weekend finalized the remaining parts of a permanent spending package…

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