Hawker Beechcraft stays in Wichita under $45 million deal
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. pledged to keep aircraft operations in Kansas for ten years in a $45 million incentives package with state and local officials. The agreement preserves headquarters and key operations in Wichita and aims to retain at least 4,000 jobs, amid prior talk of relocation. Gov. Parkinson and Gov.-elect Brownback touted the commitment as vital to Kansas aviation.
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Iraq forms inclusive government amid lingering unrest
Iraq swore in a 34 minister cabinet led by Nouri al Maliki after nine months of coalition talks. The Shiite majority tightens political grip while Sunni participation remains uncertain as Obama praises the unity and the potential need to keep U.S. troops beyond 2011.
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American Airlines pulls flights from Orbitz over dispute
American Airlines pulled its flights from the Orbitz travel site in a dispute that could shift how travelers buy tickets online. The carrier says Orbitz tickets remain valid and tickets can still be bought on American’s site and other travel sites. Craigslist has removed its controversial adult services section from its international sites after the Connecticut attorney general confirmed the move, following a similar action in the United States months earlier amid pressure over illegal ads.
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FCC adopts net neutrality rules to protect online traffic
The FCC approved net neutrality rules 3 2 to prevent broadband providers from favoring or blocking Internet content and services. The rules bar discrimination against legal online content while allowing public disclosure of network management practices to curb congestion and spam.
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Market totals show gains across key indexes
Tuesday markets edge higher with Dow up 55.03 to 11,533.16, Nasdaq rising 18.05 to 2,667.61, and S&P 500 advancing 7.52 to 1,254.60. Treasuries rise. corn, soybeans, wheat, and oil also move with notable price shifts.
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