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America's Failed Mole-by-Mole Trade Policy

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 02/06/2012 - 07:53

Last week several groups, including the United Steelworkers, petitioned the federal government to whack the latest trade mole -- illegally traded auto parts from China.

With President Obama announcing creation of a new trade enforcement unit in his State of the Union Address, the feds probably will investigate.

But even if they whack down the auto parts mole, experience has shown a new mole will pop up.


 

Feds say natural gas production to soar by 2035

Newsvine - business  Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:47

The Energy Information Administration predicts U.S. natural gas production will nearly triple by 2035.


 

Feds Shut Down Megaupload.com File-Sharing Website | Techland | ...

Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 01/19/2012 - 13:59

Federal prosecutors in Virginia have shut down one of the world's largest file-sharing sites, Megaupload.com, and charged its founder and others with violating piracy laws.


 

MF Global: Where is the Bankrupt Firm's Missing $700 Million?

Digg - Business & Finance  Fri, 11/04/2011 - 08:50

Jon Corzine's brokerage house files for bankruptcy — after the feds discover loads of cash missing from customers' accounts


 

Feds adopt limits on speculative commodity trading

Topix - Business News  Wed, 10/19/2011 - 00:42

Trading in commodities futures will be capped under a federal rule adopted Tuesday that seeks to clamp down on speculative trades, which some have blamed for driving up food and gas prices in the past year.


 

Feds order Calif. medical marijuana dispensaries to close within...

Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 10/06/2011 - 14:01

(10-06) 12:49 PDT San Francisco (AP) -- Federal officials are warning California medical marijuana dispensaries they must shut down within 45 days or face criminal prosecution and having their property confiscated.

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Feds investigating Motorola Solutions for alleged bribery

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 09/26/2011 - 18:33

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating Motorola Solutions on suspicion of bribery.


 

Feds subpoena mortgage records from Ally Financial

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/29/2011 - 09:04

Ally Financial says it has received subpoenas from federal investigators looking into mortgage fraud.


 

Google investors fear long battle against feds

MSNBC.com: Business  Sat, 06/25/2011 - 15:28

People walk past a logo next to the main entrance of the Google building in Zurich.<br /><br />Last year, the European Commission launched an investigation into the company.The Federal Trade Commission has started a formal investigation into Google's business, raising concerns among investors about a lengthy, distracting probe and potential legal action.



 

First National EAS Test Scheduled for November

Topix - Business News  Thu, 06/09/2011 - 16:49

WASHINGTON : The feds have scheduled the first ever national test of the Emergency Alert System.