The company president says growth will depend on the Skyactiv engine, which gets 71 mpg.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Report criticizes gap in SEC inspections
The commission is giving companies carte blanche to ignore rules, the inspector general says.
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Prince William and Kate thrill Canadians
OTTAWA, Ontario – Prince William and Kate tried out their French in public and put on their best British charm for screaming Canadians as the royal newlyweds began their first official overseas trip Thursday. Poised and confident, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they are formally known, thrilled the crowds with warm, unscripted gestures, […]