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The Motley Fool May 27, 2010 Brian Orelli	This Rabid Agency Could Permanently Damage Your Portfolio The FDA has gotten a little out of control. The wonkiness of the FDA's actions makes it hard for investors to figure out what the agency will do.
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The Motley Fool July 29, 2010 Brian Orelli	Buy, Sell, or Hold: Biotech Generics Generic biotech drugs are coming. Hop on.
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The Motley Fool May 7, 2010 Brian Orelli	Drug Companies: Recession-Resistant, but Government-Proof? Greece decided to take action and forced drugmakers to reduce drug costs by an average of 21.5%. Investors need to think twice before making the seemingly sure bet on pharmaceutical companies.
The Motley Fool January 15, 2010 Brian Orelli	The Odor Lingers at Johnson & Johnson The company has to recall products because of a smelly problem.
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The Motley Fool June 24, 2008 Brian Lawler	Barrier Taken Down Barrier Therapeutics announces that Stiefel Labs will buy them for $148 million.
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