Feds uncover $100 million NC crop insurance fraud ring
Federal investigators say a large scheme in eastern North Carolina involved dozens of insurance agents brokers and farmers who filed false crop loss claims to steal at least 100 million from the government program. Forty one defendants have pled guilty or reached plea deals as the case expands.
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BBB expels Southland chapter over pay to play scandal
The BBB expelled its Southern California chapter after more than two years of unresolved compliance concerns including accreditation reporting and complaint handling. The council will maintain online service as the region preserves local accreditation while rebuilding the bureau amid ABC-TV disclosures of inflated grades for fictional and real businesses.
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Dow marks eighth straight stock gain in two years
The Dow rose 2.77 points to 14,450.06 for its eighth consecutive gain, matching its longest rally since Feb 2011. the S and P 500 fell 0.2 percent to 1,552.48 while the Nasdaq dropped 0.32 percent to 3,242.32 as investors eye housing, hiring, and Fed stimulus.
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