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California’s long-running water wars typically pit farmers against environmentalists, but this time the state’s growers are facing off against each other about plans to build […]

Filed under: economics, reports by Fred
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U.S. builders spent slightly more in September on home construction, partially offsetting losses in public schools, roads and government offices.
Construction spending rose 0.2 percent in […]

Filed under: USA, management by Fred
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Filed under: Credits, lenders by Fred
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Insurance regulators in Arizona have seized the main subsidiary of private mortgage insurer PMI Group Inc.
A statement on PMI’s website says a court order gives […]

Filed under: business, mortgage by Fred
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Regulators have closed a small bank in Georgia and one in North Carolina, boosting to 77 the number of U.S. bank failures this year.
The Federal […]

Filed under: economics, finance by Fred
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A gunbattle erupted Friday between hundreds of revolutionary forces and Moammar Gadhafi supporters in the capital for the first time in more than two months […]

Filed under: economics, marketing by Fred
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When Jeff Walker purchased his home a decade ago in downtown Ottawa, environmental sustainability and transportation costs were a big reason.
“I had to sacrifice 20 […]

Filed under: USA, news by Fred
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The cost of health insurance for many Americans this year climbed more sharply than in previous years, outstripping any growth in workers’ wages and adding […]

Filed under: UK, business by Fred
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Boeing delivers its first 787 jet on Sunday. It’s been a long time coming.
The new jet, which was supposed to be flying passengers three years […]

Filed under: lenders, reports by Fred
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What is modified asphalt, and how can it help solve budget concerns facing the road construction industry?
While asphalt is a thick and sticky liquid produced […]

Filed under: business, finance by Fred
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