Mixed messages on Obamacare enrollment errors CNBC.com WASHINGTON—The Obama administration said Saturday that it had reduced the error rate in enrollment data sent to insurance companies under the new health care law, even as insurers said that files they received from the government in the last few days ... | |
Agriculture the most promising market for drones USA TODAY PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Idaho farmer Robert Blair isn't waiting around for federal aviation officials to work out rules for drones. He and a friend built their own, outfitting it with cameras and using it to monitor his 1,500 acres. Under 10 pounds and 5 feet ... | |
Portland's port issues remain after union jobs dispute ends The Seattle Times Hanjin Shipping has threatened to leave Portland due to increased terminal charges and reduced productivity, a result of recent union action to win jobs, says the port's operator. By STEVEN DUBOIS. The Associated Press ... | |
Geoduck industry fighting China's shellfish-import ban The Seattle Times Washington geoduck farmers and harvesters have turned to politicians to help overturn a Chinese shellfish-import ban that's all but shut down the local industry. By Jay Greene. Seattle Times business reporter ... | |
21 miners confirmed dead in gas explosion at western China coal mine Fox News BEIJING – An official says a gas explosion at a coal mine in western China has killed 21 workers. The workers were earlier reported trapped by the blast in Xinjiang region's Changji prefecture. Twelve others escaped the explosion early Friday. An official at ... | |
Supreme Court to decide whether employees can sue over 401(k) losses Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it would decide whether employees who suffer big losses in retirement accounts can sue their company if it encouraged them to invest in the company's shaky stock. The justices will try to clarify who ... | |
Once again seeking change, Kerry returns to Vietnam as secretary of state Fox News HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Forty-fours years after first setting foot in Vietnam as a young naval officer, John Kerry has returned once more, this time as America's top diplomat. Kerry arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday. It's his 14th trip to the southeast ... | |
Drive to Mine Uranium in Va. Comes to Quiet Pause ABC News A company is suspending its campaign to mine one of the world's largest known deposits of uranium ore in Virginia, concluding that Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe's opposition presents a significant challenge over the next four years. Virginia Uranium Inc. said it ... | |
Man survives NY subway by diving between tracks Wall Street Journal NEW YORK — New Yorkers witnessed a hair-raising subway scene this weekend: a man who'd fallen onto the tracks, screaming as he reached out for help — with a train rolling toward him. But police say Ralph Mercado escaped death Saturday by diving ... | |
Qualcomm Picks Insider as New Chief Executive New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — Qualcomm, the wireless technology company that is one of the largest chip makers in the world, said on Friday that its chief operating officer, Steven M. Mollenkopf, would become its new chief executive. Enlarge This Image ... | |
Barra At GM: Good For Detroit Automakers, Or Too Little Too Late? Forbes Barra, 51, is the fifth person to run GM in the past four years, and her appointment is the first time since 2009 that someone who came up in the ranks will be running the company. GM was relatively quiet on this first-ever nod. It didn't trot Barra around to the ... | |
Dollar Rises to Five-Year High Versus Yen on Taper Speculation Bloomberg The dollar rose to the highest level against the yen in five years as signs of faster U.S. economic growth added to speculation the Federal Reserve may trim its $85 billion of monthly asset purchases at a meeting next week. The U.S. currency advanced Dec. | |
Errors Continue to Plague Government Health Site Wall Street Journal Insurers and federal officials sifting through insurance applications under the health-care law have identified a raft of errors, including missing customers and inaccurate eligibility determinations that mean people may be enrolled in the wrong coverage. | |
UPDATE 2-Simon Property to spin off smaller malls into REIT Reuters Dec 13 (Reuters) - Simon Property Group Inc, the largest owner of U.S. malls and outlet centers, will spin off its strip malls and smaller shopping centers into a publicly traded REIT to focus solely on its larger retail properties. The company has been focusing ... | |
End of Year Shapes up to Be Prime Car-Buying Time ABC News If the spirit of giving — or of treating yourself — has inspired you to buy a car this holiday season, you're in luck. Many local auto dealerships are overflowing with sedans, trucks and SUVs, so there are deals to be had. Most dealers have abundant supplies of ... | |
FHA lowering loan limits in Chicago area Chicago Tribune The Federal Housing Administration is ending the year in much the same way it started, announcing steps to lessen consumers' use of FHA-backed mortgages. This month, the agency announced new, lower single-family loan limits for 650 counties across the ... | |
Health insurers under pressure from ObamaCare? Fox Business THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION REQUIRING INSURERS, GET THIS, TO ALLOW ENROLLEES WHO PAY THEIR FIRST MONTH'S PREMIUM BY DECEMBER 31ST TO BE GIVEN COVERAGE STARTING JANUARY 1ST, PUTTING EVEN MORE STRAIN ON ... | |
Inside The $7.85 Million Las Vegas Home You Can Buy With Bitcoin Houston Chronicle Despite Bitcoin's pronounced volatility, a Las Vegas realtor will readily accept the cryptocurreny as payment for an expansive 25,000 square foot Las Vegas estate. The house can be yours for a mere $7.85 million, or 8,991 Bitcoins (at the time of this writing). | |
Newtown plans quiet anniversary of school shooting News On 6 Twinkling lights, decorated trees and bustling campgrounds. Those are signs of the Christmas season in Campbellsville, Ky., where the Amazon.com distribution center recruits an armada of RV owners as seasonal...More >>. Twinkling lights, decorated trees ... | |
BlackRock strategist says 2014 will be the year of the taper MarketWatch (blog) Investors should look out for sectors that are resilient to higher interest rates in 2014 as the prospect of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates looms over the economy and the market, says Russ Koesterich, chief investment strategist for BlackRock. With the ... | |
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