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Benefits of Widespread Statin Use Outweigh Risks: Study
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:59:30 GMT -

Statins -- commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- can significantly lower the risk for heart disease in people with no history of vascular disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Oxford in England found the medication reduced the risk of major heart-related problems, such as hearts attacks and strokes, in men and women of all ages with heart disease -- as well as those with no previous history of the condition -- by about 20 percent.

Mich. Expects About $300M More In Budget Revenue
Fri, 18 May 2012 03:55:01 GMT -

Michigan's budget will have about $300 million more this year than predicted in January, a combination of higher-than-expected tax payments and fewer people receiving Medicaid and welfare benefits, according toA state economists.

Court begins moving
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:22 GMT -

Most days, Marietta City Law Director Paul Bertram can be found in his office sorting through case files and preparing for an upcoming case.

Our View: Sun-News endorses Zamora
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:30:41 GMT -

Zamora, a District Court judge in the Second Judicial District , is being challenged by Victor S. Lopez, a worker's compensation judge.

Fines Set in Death from Paint Chemicals
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:11:57 GMT -

A fatal accumulation of vapors from pools of spilled coating chemicals has led to 12 federal safety citations and $64,600 in fines against a Wisconsin manufacturer.

Environmentalists demand 'citizen's arrest' of Florida regulatory official
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:52:09 GMT -

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Merkley, Levin Call on Regulators to Close 'JPMorgan Loophole'
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:47:46 GMT -

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Ex-NAPFA chairman stole nearly $50M from clients: SEC
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:37:34 GMT -

A Seattle investment adviser who was formerly chairman of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors took $47.7 million of client money and secretly invested it in two risky technology companies he started, securities regulators alleged on Thursday.

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