Trade deficit drops as exports hit record high in April
The Commerce Department reports April’s trade gap at 58.5 billion dollars, down 6.2 percent from March as exports rise to a record 129.5 billion. Strong overseas demand and a weaker dollar boost U S exports while imports fall 1.9 percent led by cars and electronics. Critics fault China practices, urging sanctions amid ongoing talks with Beijing.
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Attorney general sues 10 lenders over predatory lending
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann files actions against 10 mortgage lenders alleging they pressured appraisers to inflate home values. He seeks court orders to stop illegal practices and $25,000 civil penalties per company, amid rising foreclosures and a high state rate.
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Ohio AG sues mortgage lenders in several counties
Attorney General Marc Dann files lawsuits against multiple lenders including Ace Mortgage Funding in Cincinnati and Apex Mortgage Services in Columbus. Actions target alleged improper lending practices with suits filed in Hamilton Belmont and Franklin County courts, listing firms such as First Ohio Banc Lending, Island Financial, Premiere Service Mortgage, and more across Ohio and beyond.
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FCC set-top box rules spark push for retail market
The FCC will require separation of security from navigation in new set-top boxes by July 1, aiming to spur competition after years of cable industry resistance. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin argues innovation and lower prices will follow, while Comcast cautions buyers may still face yearly rental costs and limited upgrade incentives.
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