Budget clash over ergonomics rules tests party fault lines
The stalemate over a proposed OSHA ergonomics rule highlights a decades-old clash between business and labor. Clinton argues the rule would curb injuries and costs, while Republicans say it is costly and unnecessary. The dispute features in election dynamics and reflects federal role in regulation versus corporate self-policing.
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Amazon expands to Japan online book market
Amazon.com launches in Japan facing thin margins and fierce competition from Softbank Kinokuniya and others. Analysts note legal limits on deep discounts and online credit card hesitance, while prices for English books remain high compared with U.S. levels and domestic stores.
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Goodyear Tire Records Move to Unseal Legal Fight
Four groups petition a New Jersey court to unseal court records on tires linked to at least 30 accidents causing 120 injuries and 15 deaths. Goodyear opposes release citing sensitive internal data and potential misinterpretation of engineer comments.
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Publishers Clearing House Faces Wisconsin Trial Over Sweepstakes Claims
Portage Wisconsin state attorneys accuse Publishers Clearing House of misleading advertising targeting the elderly to boost magazine purchases and entry odds. The suit seeks restitution and marketing reforms with penalties, following a prior 18 million settlement in 24 states.
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