In that case, the accelerated death benefits (meaning they are paid out before death) are fully excludable from income so long as the insured has been certified by a physician as having an illness or physical condition that can reasonably be expected to result in death within 24 months from the date of the certification.

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"As with other treatments approved under our accelerated approval process, further studies are necessary for clarifying Velcade's clinical benefits, " McClellan said.

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The project is currently seeking a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program Office, which supports accelerated commercial use of innovative energy technologies to help sustain economic growth, yield environmental benefits, and produce a more stable and secure energy supply.

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Of the more than 34, 000 workers who participated in GM s accelerated attrition program, most took early retirement, which means they will receive their full pension and retiree health care benefits.

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