Business Stories from March 30, 2016 (Change date)
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Greek courtrooms remain empty in bailout protestMar 30, 2016 12:00 pm - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Lawyers' associations in Greece have extended a campaign of court abstentions to protest bailout measures that would see them pay higher monthly pe...
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FDA: Women can take abortion pill later; pare clinic visitsMar 30, 2016 6:01 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Women will be able to take the so-called abortion pill later in a pregnancy and with fewer doctor visits under a new federal label for the drug that...
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Microsoft pitches smart chats with computersMar 30, 2016 6:31 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft wants you to talk more with your computer - and have more useful conversations. The giant software company is promoting new uses for Corta...
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Pfizer: FTC wants more info on planned Allergan acquisitionMar 30, 2016 2:31 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Pfizer says the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has requested more information about its planned acquisition of rival drugmaker Allergan in a deal aimed at...
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Weak global economy is said to threaten government financesMar 30, 2016 10:31 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Sluggish global growth threatens to keep governments around the world from being able to pay pensions and bondholders, the chief economist of the Organ...
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Colorful, crafty gadgets make debut at International Home and Housewares ShowApr 01, 2016 5:41 am - After walking the floors of the International Home + Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago earlier this month, I've seen the future for kitchen equipment. It's ...
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Organic fast food restaurant coming to Rolling MeadowsMar 31, 2016 4:51 pm - Benjamin Brittsan and his wife, Nicolette, are like many young parents on the go. They try to feed their children - Sheridan, 14 months, and Jake, 4 - the healthiest me...
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City officials: Uber, others don't have license to operate in ElginMar 31, 2016 11:47 am - Transportation network companies are required to pay a $500 yearly license to operate in Elgin, but none have done that in the 10 months since the rule was enacted, city...
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Chambers host '90 Ideas in 90 Minutes'Mar 31, 2016 11:00 am - BATAVIA - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, and the Kane County Chronicle will host "90 Ideas in 90 Minutes" ...
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Pernix Group sees $110 million revenue increase in 2015Mar 31, 2016 11:00 am - LOMBARD - Pernix Group reported revenue for 2015 increased $110 million primarily due to acquisitions that increased the global construction company's footprint. Total r...