Business Stories from February 14, 2014 (Change date)
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Health plans don't cover weight loss surgeryFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - While the number of obese Americans persists at record levels, the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgery hasn't budged in a decade. Last year, a...
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Jack Daniel's club planned at Allstate ArenaFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - You can already get a mixed drink at the Allstate Arena, but soon a certain type of whiskey will have a special place at concerts, basketball and hockey games, and other...
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Economic growth picks up across EuropeFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - BRUSSELS - Economic growth across the eurozone was stronger than expected at the end of 2013, according to official figures released Friday, raising hopes the recovery i...
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Regulator: Sands hackers didn't steal credit cardsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - LAS VEGAS - A Nevada gambling regulator says the hackers who knocked down all Las Vegas Sands websites for two days and counting did not steal any patron data, including...
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Public hearings on Ind.-Ill. toll road scheduledFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - MUNSTER, Ind. - The public can speak its mind about the route chosen for the proposed Illiana Expressway at public hearings next week. The Times of Munster reports off...
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US struggling at oval, focus on high-tech suitsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - SOCHI, Russia - They were touted as the fastest speedskating suits in the world. Looks like they might be slowing the Americans down. The new high-tech skinsuits, develo...
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Jos. A. Bank to buy Eddie Bauer for outdoor clothing brandFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., the retailer resisting a merger with Men's Wearhouse Inc., said it will buy the Eddie Bauer brand for cash and new shares, and buy some of ...
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Rosemont enacts 7th TIF district at Mannheim and HigginsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Rosemont has created its seventh tax increment financing district with an eye toward redevelopment of vacant land near Mannheim and Higgins roads, though no solid propos...
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Google subsidiary to run Moffett Federal AirfieldFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S government has picked a Google subsidiary to run and renovate a federal airfield that is frequently used for the personal flights of the Internet...
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Hey Romeo, thank these guys for bringing the rosesFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - MIAMI - If Cupid were to have a home, it would be Miami International Airport. Before millions of Americans can present their loved ones with a bouquet of Valentine's Da...