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Monday the state of New York joined a federal lawsuit against FedEx alleging that it illegally delivered 140 tons of contraband cigarettes in defiance of a 2006 agreement to cease the practice. More: continued here
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Business struggling? Fewer customers using your services? Looking for a solution to a society that is trending away from the niche your company offers? The answer is obvious: Bump prices by 37 per cent. More: continued here
Read More »Mo Legislators Reconsider Food Stamps for Drug Felons – CBS Local
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The NAO will give its verdict on the £1.32billion stock market flotation of the 500 year old institution tomorrow. More: continued here
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