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Vote Moves Health Debate Forward
Democrats and independents closed ranks voting 60-39 to move forward with debate on landmark legislation that would overhaul the nation's health system and extend health insurance to 31 million Americans.
Hershey Trustees Back Cadbury Bid
The trust that controls Hershey is pushing it to launch a rival $17 billion bid for Cadbury that would include more cash than Kraft's offer.
AIG Trustee Sought Exit, But Will Remain
One of the three trustees who oversees U.S. taxpayers' nearly 80% stake in AIG recently said he wanted to quit his post, but was persuaded to stay on. Separately, the government is seeking possible candidates to add to the insurer's board.
Reliance Makes Offer for LyondellBasell
India's Reliance Industries made a nonbinding cash offer to take a controlling state in chemical maker LyondellBasell. The amount of the offer wasn't disclosed.
SkyTeam Willing to Invest More in JAL
Richard Anderson, chief executive at Delta Air Lines, said the SkyTeam alliance of global carriers would be willing to invest more than $1.02 billion into ailing Japan Airlines as it tries to cement a trans-Pacific partnership.
Ohio AG Sues Credit Raters
Ohio's attorney general filed suit against ratings agencies Standard Poor's, Moody's and Fitch, alleging they provided misleading ratings in exchange for money.
Lewis to Consider Postponing Retirement
BofA CEO Kenneth Lewis said he would consider postponing his retirement if directors need more time to find a successor or smooth the transition to the next CEO.
TD, Lawyer Sued in Ponzi Case
Investors contend a high-profile Florida attorney orchestrated a claim-sharing fraud with the help of TD bank's U.S. unit and several accomplices.
Dividend Payers Return to the Fore
Stocks with payouts had been trailing their yield-free rivals for most of the year, but are now pulling ahead. And the trend may last.
Regulators Close Florida Bank
Florida regulators closed Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida in the 124th U.S. bank failure.
Morgan Unloads Crescent
Morgan Stanley closed the book on its disastrous $6.5 billion acquisition of Crescent Real Estate Equities by handing the keys to lender Barclays.
Weak Power Demand Dims Outlook
Electricity sales remained weak in the third quarter, prompting speculation that the sluggishness could persist even after the U.S. economy rebounds.
Vote Moves Health Debate Forward
Democrats and independents closed ranks voting 60-39 to move forward with debate on landmark legislation that would overhaul the nation's health system and extend health insurance to 31 million Americans.
The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery
In India, Devi Shetty's heart hospital offers cutting-edge medical care at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world.
