Judge orders Microsoft split amid antitrust ruling
Washington AP report says U S District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ordered breakup of Microsoft Corp into two companies after finding it violated antitrust laws by maintaining a monopoly in operating systems and stifling browser competition. Gates vowed appeal while Justice Department officials pushed for swift Supreme Court review and market remedies.
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EPA ban targets common pesticide chlorpyrifos in homes
The EPA will ban chlorpyrifos for nonagricultural uses and tighten rules for apples grapes and tomatoes amid concerns over child nervous system and brain development. Dow Chemical will halt nearly all nonagricultural production under the agreement, with stocks allowed to sell for 18 months.
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AT&T Drops Plan to Raise Long Distance Rates
AT&T abandoned a proposed increase after regulators said they felt misled by promises to cut bills. The company will study rate restructuring and freeze basic per-minute rates while reviews proceed, focusing on light callers and informing customers of options. Critics warn future hikes remain possible despite the retreat.
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Judge rules against Arkansas Medicaid policy in Wal Mart suit
U S District Judge G Thomas Eisele voided Arkansas Medicaid pay rules that gave large chains 11 stores or more a higher reimbursement rate than independents, calling the scheme unconstitutional and politically biased. The ruling blocks the policy that began April 28 and could save up to 4.5 million for the state. The Department of Human Services weighs an appeal while defending aid to rural deliveries and independent pharmacies.
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