Six-passenger sedans may pass into antiquity

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July 1, 2011

Six-passenger sedans may pass into antiquity

The once-popular large coupe is gone, and sedans may disappear when the Impala is redesigned.
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July 1, 2011

Nevada legislation opens door to driverless cars

Cars run by robotics are being tested at Stanford, and could be safer than those driven by people.
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July 1, 2011

Mazda going lean with gasoline

The company president says growth will depend on the Skyactiv engine, which gets 71 mpg.
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July 1, 2011

Justice memo says pot growers could face federal prosecution

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department says that marijuana dispensaries and licensed growers in states with medical marijuana laws could face prosecution for violating federal drug and money-laundering laws. In a policy memo to federal prosecutors, U.S. Deputy Attorney General James Cole said a 2009 memo by then-Deputy Attorney General David Ogden did not give states […]
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July 1, 2011

EPA clears E15 label that OKs use in newer vehicles

Gasoline with 15 percent ethanol will be limited to cars and light trucks built in 2001 and later.

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July 1, 2011

People & EntertainmentColbert gets OK to use TV resources

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission said Thursday that comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show’s resources to boost his political action committee, but he must disclose some major expenses as in-kind contributions from the show’s corporate owners. Colbert played it straight during his appearance before the commission, letting his attorney do most of […]
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July 1, 2011

The house that Reuben built

The Capt. Reuben Merrill House in Yarmouth begins another chapter in its colorful history, as headquarters for Maine Preservation.
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July 1, 2011

Geithner confirms he’ll continue as Treasury secretary

CHICAGO – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he’ll stay in his job for the “foreseeable future,” addressing speculation he might leave the Obama administration after the current round of budget negotiations. “I live for this work. It’s the only thing I’ve ever done. I believe in it,” Geithner said when questioned about his plans […]
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July 1, 2011

Briefcase

Goldman Sachs, BOA to cut positions as bond sales slow Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are among financial firms cutting more than 1,300 workers in an effort to trim expenses and match revenue as equity and bond trading slows. Bank of America, the biggest U.S. bank, cut about 60 positions in its equity-sales and […]
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July 1, 2011

California tax spurs Amazon to cut affiliates

SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon. com Inc. and much smaller Overstock.com Inc. are cutting off their advertising affiliates in California because of a new state rule forcing online retailers to collect sales tax there. The new rule requires online retailers to collect California sales taxes if they have in-state affiliates. “Affiliate” is the term the online […]

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