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Regulators accused of lax oversight at Los Angeles oilfield

LOS ANGELES — This sprawling metropolis is built atop one of the richest oil basins in the world. Wells dot the city landscape, some hidden behind hollow building facades much like a Hollywood movie set, or, in the case of Beverly Hills High School, encased in a tower painted with...

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    Beware the scammers; business solicited

    No matter how soft (or robust) the economy, there are always scammers and con artists seeking their share of whatever dollars are available.  Published: March 18, 2010 ( 0)

    Wachovia settles case for $160M

    MIAMI — Banking giant Wachovia Corp. will pay $160 million to settle a federal investigation into laundering of illegal drug profits through Mexican exchange houses in the largest case of its kind...  Published: March 18, 2010 ( 0)

    Jobs bill headed to Obama

    WASHINGTON — Companies that hire unemployed workers will get a temporary payroll tax holiday under a bill that easily won congressional approval Wednesday in what Democrats hope is just the first of...  Published: March 18, 2010 ( 0)

    The Orvis store's new lure

    SUNDERLAND – The Orvis Company has found success with a new lure: The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast is bringing new customers to the company's Web site and converting anglers to the Orvis...  Published: March 14, 2010 ( 0)

    Investigators line up to sniff around beleaguered Toyota

    LOS ANGELES — As if Toyota Motor Corp. hasn't had enough trouble, the automaker is now facing a new set of interrogators: federal and local law enforcement officials.  Published: March 14, 2010 ( 0)

    Inmates ready to rebuild their lives

    Stephanie Harris' management and sales skills helped her earn $3,000 for just six or seven hours of work on a "good" day.  Published: March 14, 2010 ( 0)

    Employment ticking up in many states

    WASHINGTON — Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia posted net gains in employment in January, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, providing further evidence that the economy is...  Published: March 14, 2010 ( 0)

    Bad blood among fishermen detailed in Maine trial

    ROCKLAND, Maine — Even under the rough-and-tumble rules of the sea that Maine lobstermen live by, staring down the barrel of a .12-gauge shotgun is extreme.  Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)
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