Almost two years since Merck's decision to recall the arthritis pill Vioxx, the legal liability from people who say Vioxx caused their heart attacks still casts a shadow over the legendary drug giant--even as Merck unveils some of its most promising new drugs in a decade.

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Almost two years since Merck's (nyse: MRK - news - people ) decision to recall the arthritis pill Vioxx, the legal liability from people who say Vioxx caused their heart attacks still casts a shadow over the legendary drug giant--even as Merck unveils some of its most promising new drugs in a decade.

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In Commons exchanges on the announcement, shadow transport secretary Theresa Villiers said she welcomed the government's "change of heart" on high-speed rail but warned its plans were "flawed".

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