Profiteering Creates Drug Scarcity in U.K.

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 23, 2012 In order to profit from high exchange rates on the international market, British pharmacists and wholesalers have limited the amount of certain drugs being sold to the National Health Service. The action has resulted in a shortage that has endangered patients with life-threatening conditions and inconvenienced many others. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

World’s Biggest Employer: U.S. Department of Defense

Staff / Truthdig Sep 13, 2011 On Monday, The Economist published an infographic showing, by millions of people hired, the world's 10 biggest employers. The U.S. Department of Defense topped the list with 3.2 million employees. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )