Elan holders OK buyback, vote down 3 deals Elan holders OK buyback, vote down 3 deals NEW YORK (AP) — Shareholders of Irish drugmaker Elan Corp. PLC have potentially ended a takeover bid from Royalty Pharma by voting in favor of an Elan share buyback plan. The Dublin-based company's shareholders also rejected at a Monday meeting three separate deals that the Elan board has pushed instead of the Royalty takeover bid. An Irish Takeover ...
June 21, 2013 - seattlepi.com
House farm bill is defeated Many Republicans defy their leadership to help Democrats vote down nearly $1 trillion in traditionally bipartisan farm subsidies and nutrition programs. WASHINGTON — A revolt among rank-and-file Republicans helped kill the farm bill in the House on Thursday, the latest vote to reflect the influence of conservative groups that have often been at odds with the chamber's GOP leadership.
June 21, 2013 - Los Angeles Times