The General Services Administration expects to release a new request for proposals for redevelopment of the Old Post Office Pavilion in coming months. Legislation authorizing a second solicitation for developers was signed by President Bush on Oct. 8. More: continued here

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A man who purchased a scratched phone is being sued by the seller, who claims comments he left on eBay’s feedback facility hurt his business. More: continued here

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