Although she did not side overtly with the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, and Denmark, her objection to the Franco-Italian counter-proposal doomed it.

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And now the Rams will offer a counter-proposal by May 1 which the CVC will weigh in on by June 1.

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Senate Democrats are preparing their own counter-proposal to the Republicans' cuts.

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Only with a comprehensive proposal can the Administration effectively counter critics and win the support necessary for positive long-term change.

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If the bid proposal becomes a formal offer, it looks unlikely that Sanofi will have to face a higher counter-bid.

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