The story that Merck knew for a couple of years that there were risks with VIOXX is not news--it has been reported in the media several times lately. What is interesting is Drudgereports handling of a story involving Merck and VIOXX--it is in RED font and reported as URGENT. Why would a story like this be "urgent" in Drudge's view.



URGENT: NYTIMES AND '60 MINUTES' PLAN SUNDAY SPLASHES ON DRUG COMPANY MERCK AND ITS HANDLING OF EVIDENCE THAT VIOXX MIGHT POSE HEART RISKS... NYT STORY 6,000+ WORDS, LEAD OF PAGE ONES /// CBS PLANS TO SHOW 'DOCUMENTS'... DEVELOPING...