Obama restarts debt talks amid looming default crisis
The White House negotiates amid a crisis after Speaker Boehner walked out with under two weeks to avert a default. Obama cites time pressure while Reid McConnell and Pelosi return for Saturday talks. Aides say two compromises on Medicare age and Social Security COLA changes were agreed in principle.
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Calista Corp to shut down Alaska Newspapers chain
Calista Corp owner of the Alaska Newspaper Inc. chain announced closure and liquidation of six rural weekly papers including Arctic Sounder and Bristol Bay Times. About 35 full time and 3 part time jobs will be cut with last issues planned for August.
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Settlement reached in Katrina deaths at Memorial Medical Center
A New Orleans judge approved a 25 million dollar class action settlement involving Tenet Healthcare and Memorial Medical Center patients and visitors after Hurricane Katrina. The deal must still gain final court approval at an Oct hearing. the hospital faced outages, flooding, and 45 deaths during the storm.
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Massachusetts utility merger delayed by union support
The Utility Workers Union of America Local 369 backs a Massachusetts motion seeking a delay in the Boston based NStar and Connecticut based Northeast Utilities merger. Local 369 cites job concerns and seeks more information while the firms oppose the delay, saying it could derail the 4.7 billion deal.
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NMobile opens downtown Roswell store showcasing new network
NMobile wireless retail store opened June 28 at 105 E Sixth St Roswell. The shop promotes its nationwide high speed service powered by Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative with Android devices and prize giveaways. Store hours run weekdays 9 to 8 and Saturday 9 to 5. For details call 622 3577 or visit nmobilenow.com.
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