Judge rules pork checkoff unconstitutional ends hog fee
A federal judge in Grand Rapids invalidated the USDA pork checkoff program as unconstitutional and rotten, ordering the 45 cent per hog sale promotion fee halted effective Nov. 24. The ruling cites First Amendment violations by small family farms led by Campaign for Family Farms, opposing large corporate hog operations. The USDA plans to consult with the Justice Department on next steps while ensuring compliance with the order.
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Congress Probes Corporate Scandals As Executives Refuse Questions
Investigations into Enron and related corporate fraud fade yet echo across Washington. Executives raised rights and refused to answer, while others pointed to regulators and auditors. Global Crossing chief Gary Winnick pledged to donate 25 million to employee 401(k) plans. Martha Stewart faces potential criminal and civil probes over ImClone stock trades.
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Verizon Lawsuit Halts Spam Issuer from Verizon Customers
In a federal settlement Verizon McLean Virginia barred Alan Ralsky and his Michigan firm Additional Benefits LLC from sending spam to Verizon Internet customers. The pact, portions of which remain secret, aims to stop mass mail solicitations after multiple incidents of customer mail inundation.
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Avon B's to close two Columbus area stores and Miami club
Avon BJs Wholesale Club will shutter two Columbus area stores and one in Miami, while its Avon store stays open. A spokeswoman cited unprofitability at the Columbus locations and an aging North Dade club. Six Cleveland area clubs meet expectations. no new openings planned there.
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Stock prices slip on profit taking amid weak confidence
Wall Street saw a cautious retreat as consumer confidence dropped to 79.4 in October, pressuring indices. The Dow edged up 0.90 to 8368.94 after early losses, while the Nasdaq fell 15.29 to 1300.54 and the S&P 500 declined 0.9 percent to 882.15.
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Dollar slips after weak U S consumer confidence report
US stocks posted slim gains as the dollar attempted to recover while the yen strengthened after the Conference Board showed October consumer confidence at 79.4, down from 93.7 in September, its lowest since November 1993. Markets eyed a potential pivotal day for Japan’s economy amid the selloff.
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