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Franken faults reform bill's immigrant ID system
Senator says Internet check produces too many incorrect citizenship reports.
Updated: April 18, 2013, - 09:06 PM
Immigration bill would raise cap on high-tech workers
A Klobuchar provision allows foreigners for tech jobs Americans can’t fill.
Updated: April 17, 2013, - 09:02 PM
Crystal Sugar labor dispute’s scars may linger
Crystal Sugar’s lockout is over, but the hiring of replacement workers may cause tension.
Updated: April 15, 2013, - 09:31 PM
UnitedHealth venture offers report cards for medical devices
Insurers are looking for unbiased studies of popular medical devices’ performance.
Updated: April 10, 2013, - 09:41 PM
Suit against UnitedHealth tests mental health coverage rules
The insurer is accused of violating a law that requires equal treatment for mental health and other claims.
Updated: April 06, 2013, - 04:28 PM
U.S. Senate endorses sales taxes for online purchases
The Senate chose sides in a battle that pits big online-only sellers against bricks-and-mortar retailers and state revenue departments.
Updated: March 23, 2013, - 07:21 AM
U.S. Senate signals willingness to repeal medical device tax
The sense-of-the-Senate vote is part of a repeal effort backed by senators from Minnesota, which has a strong medical technology...
Updated: March 21, 2013, - 09:26 PM
Taxpayers face payouts on sugar supports
With prices dropping, federal officials may be forced to take millions of pounds of sugar under a government program.
Updated: March 13, 2013, - 09:52 PM
Defense firms face hit from budget cuts
Contractors such as BAE Systems expect big fallout from automatic cuts; diversification is helping others.
Updated: March 09, 2013, - 04:14 PM
Budget deadlock spells trouble for med-tech firms
The head of the trade group for the nation’s medical device makers says the political climate in Congress complicates efforts...
Updated: March 02, 2013, - 03:35 PM
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