IRS seeks 96000 taxpayers to claim 80 million refunds
Washington AP reports the Internal Revenue Service is hunting for over 96,000 taxpayers to match 80 million in undelivered refund checks. The IRS site wwwirsgov offers status checks via Where's My Refund with required SSN filing status and refund amount from 2001. The site runs until Dec. 2. toll free help is 1 800 820 1040. Unupdated addresses cause most undelivered refunds. use Form 6822 Change of Address or call 1 800 829 3676.
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Greenspan calls economy in soft patch amid scandals
Fed chief Greenspan told Congress the economy has hit a soft patch from corporate accounting scandals and stock declines with war fears. He signaled readiness to cut rates further if needed and to raise them quickly if inflation risks emerge, noting the 1.25 percent federal funds rate and a 4.25 percent prime rate as recent lows.
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Comcast AT&T merger cleared by FCC with conditions
The FCC approved the 29.2 billion Comcast AT&T Broadband merger to form AT&T Comcast, contingent on selling 25 percent Time Warner Entertainment. The decision faced opposition from consumer groups and was 3-1 amid antitrust assurances by DOJ not to challenge. The combined firm would control about 29 percent of the market with roughly 107 million subscribers.
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SEC resignations spark turmoil at agency in crisis
Washington AP reports the resignations of SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt and FBI CIA veteran William Webster, plus chief accountant Robert Herdman, upending the agency amid probes into accounting scandals. The new accounting oversight board lacks a chairman and faces scrutiny as it begins duties with subpoena power. Possible successors include prosecutors with GOP ties, while public confidence in corporate disclosures remains fragile.
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Markets rise on Iraq U N news amid mixed Wall Street
Stocks wavered as fears of terrorism and war with Iraq shaped a cautious session. The Dow rose 12.49 to 8398.49 while the Nasdaq gained 11.78 to 136.34. the S&P 500 fell 0.42 to 0. in a day shaped by Iraq inspections news and investor caution.
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