LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - British software firm Microgen Plc (MCGN.L) said on Monday that it anticipated first half pretax profits before exceptional items would be slightly ahead of management expectations.
The company -- which last month agreed a 25.6 million pounds cash offer for Trace Group TCC.L -- said in a statement it considered the first half of the year to have delivered a strong performance.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the clock ticking toward a self-imposed Christmas deadline, Senate Democrats kept a wary eye on the weather on Friday as they scrambled to line up the 60 votes needed to pass a healthcare reform bill.
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