Business Stories from March 13, 2015 (Change date)
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Guyana defends oil concession in waters claimed by VenezuelaMar 14, 2015 5:04 pm - GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) - Guyana's government on Saturday rejected the latest objections raised by neighboring Venezuela over the granting to ExxonMobil Corp. of an oil ...
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Andorra: CEO of bank accused of money laundering is arrestedMar 14, 2015 10:34 am - MADRID (AP) - The chief executive officer of a bank in the tiny European country of Andorra has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering following U.S. allegations...
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Study calls heart imaging into question for mild chest painMar 14, 2015 4:34 pm - SAN DIEGO (AP) - People checked with a heart CT scan after seeing a doctor for chest pain have no less risk of heart attack, dying or being hospitalized months later tha...
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Utah plans registry for white-collar criminals to stop fraudMar 14, 2015 1:04 pm - SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - In the same way a customer searching for a new laptop might consult Consumer Reports before making a purchase, Attorney General Sean Reyes wants wo...
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New bird flu strain has poultry farmers scramblingMar 14, 2015 1:34 pm - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A dangerous new bird flu strain has affected poultry flocks in Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. That's sending experts and farmers scrambling...
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China's legislature endorses government plan, closes sessionMar 15, 2015 12:05 am - BEIJING (AP) - Premier Li Keqiang expressed determination Sunday to press ahead with reforms meant to reduce the Chinese government's role in the economy in hopes of spu...
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Energy agency sees continued oil price slideMar 14, 2015 8:19 am - NEW YORK - Oil prices have further to drop with few signs of slowing production in the U.S., according to a global energy agency. The International Energy Agency, a watc...
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Economic outlook luncheon:Mar 13, 2015 4:57 pm - Business leaders, managers and executives can prepare for the future at the GLMV Chamber of Commerce annual economic outlook luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesd...
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Stocks decline for third week; interest rate worries persistMar 14, 2015 8:19 am - NEW YORK - The stock market was hit hard Friday, capping a third week of declines, as investors reacted to a steep drop in oil prices and a jump in the value of the doll...
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Camping World to build call center in Island Lake, without grantMar 14, 2015 3:44 pm - A planned expansion of the Camping World business in Island Lake is moving forward without an $18,000 village grant the retailer requested last month. Company representa...