Business Stories from March 24, 2014 (Change date)
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Common Core spawns widespread political fightsMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - More than five years after U.S. governors began a bipartisan effort to set new standards in American schools, the Common Core initiative has morphed i...
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Flood insurance rate spikes to ripple across IllinoisMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - ST. LOUIS - In a western Illinois city that hustles out sandbags every time the Mississippi River acts up, Shawn McNett is among Quincy's fortunate because he's not requ...
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Morkes Chocolates continues to pour its family traditionMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - An interview with Rhonda Morkes Dehn, owner of Morkes Chocolates. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We are a quality-driven, made-from-scratch chocolate and ...
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Generations run Volo's Fish Lake, while generations have returnedMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - When you think of Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort in Volo, you don't often think of a score card. But you'll need one. Not for the visitors to the popular resort. It's fo...
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Asia stocks rise on stimulus hopes; Europe downMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - SEOUL, South Korea - Asian stock markets were boosted Monday by expectations of economic stimulus in China after manufacturing continued to weaken in March. European sha...
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Nokia deal with Microsoft delayed until AprilMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - HELSINKI - Nokia Corp. says the sale of its mobile phone unit to Microsoft will be delayed until next month because it is still waiting for approval from regulatory auth...
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Japan-U.S. nuclear deal announced at Hague summitMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Japan will hand over to the United States more than 315 kilograms (700 pounds) of weapons-grade plutonium and a supply of highly enriched uraniu...
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Latinos being left behind in health care overhaulMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The nation's largest minority group risks being left behind by President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Hispanics account for about one-third of the n...
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Survey: Economists see U.S. growth pickup this yearMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - With the pace of U.S. economic growth seen speeding up later this year and next, many business economists expect the Federal Reserve to end its bond purchas...
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From 'incredibly awkward' to making more moneyMar 24, 2014 1:00 am - Heading a company that's beginning to play The Great Game of Business can require some adjustments. “Our first huddle (GGOB terminology for staff meeting) was incredibly...