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Jefferson to pay $2.6 million to settle research-fraud case

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The federal government has reached a $2.6 million civil settlement with Thomas Jefferson University over allegations of fraud in two research projects. The university was alleged to have provided false or fabricated data on its anti-HIV gene therapy and leukemia research in connection with $1.3 million in government funds.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Police Protection, Colleges and universities, Fraud, Cancer & Cell R&D, Cancer research

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Pa. expects $266 million soon from tobacco deal

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The state of Pennsylvania will receive its $266 million share of a settlement with the tobacco industry following the refusal of the state Supreme Court to hear a challenge to the tobacco agreement. The state, which will place the money into its general fund, will receive $11.3 billion over 25 years.

Tobacco farms, Tobacco, Tobacco Farming

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Penn planning new housing at 34th, Chestnut

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The University of Pennsylvania plans to build a 19 story tower and five story building for student and faculty housing. Space will be allocated for a restaurant, classrooms and retail stores. The project will cost $111 million. It is part of Penn's plan to revitalize the streets around the campus.

Facilities & equipment

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