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| Saturday, August 20, 2005 5:23 AM PDT | Purchase may face antitrust trouble
The Des Moines Register Sat, 20 Aug 2005 4:08 AM PDT
The proposed Whirlpool-Maytag marriage faces a major hurdle with federal regulators, antitrust lawyers warn. In a worst-case scenario, other observers say, regulators could kill the deal after a long review process, leaving Newton-based Maytag a weaker business with no buyer in sight. |
EBay buys led to drug bust
Denver Post Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:50 AM PDT
A man accused of making Ecstasy out of his home was caught because he used eBay to purchase oils, glassware and capsule-filler devices that are typically used in clandestine drug labs, authorities said Friday. Cameron J. Bartley, 30, was charged with possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy. |
76 counties sign up for voting machines
The Clarion-Ledger Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:16 AM PDT
Most of Mississippi's 82 counties joined a $22.5 million state contract to purchase voting machines after the deadline for a decision passed Friday. Secretary of State Eric Clark said in a statement that 76 counties had enlisted. |
Weighing pros, cons of condo purchase
San Jose Mercury News Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:57 AM PDT
Q I am contemplating purchasing a $200,000 condo down the (Jersey) Shore with my life partner. We both expect to retire in three years. I am very unhappy with the $383-per-month association fee, and I remember that condos used to be considered bad investments. What do you think? |
Online from Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly Sun Sat, 20 Aug 2005 4:59 AM PDT
STONINGTON - The Board of Finance recommended that $361,000 be taken from the town's fund balance to purchase and install an emergency generator for the new high school that will serve as the town's emergency shelter. |
Port Authority to buy land on riverfront
Winona Daily News Sat, 20 Aug 2005 4:49 AM PDT
The Port Authority of Winona has negotiated a $600,000 purchase of about 53 acres of riverfront land from the Peerless Chain Co. |
montgomeryadvertiser.com :: Budget jump going to workers
Montgomery Advertiser Sat, 20 Aug 2005 5:03 AM PDT
A large portion of the $12.9 million increase in Montgomery's budget will be directed to salaries and health care for city employees and the purchase of new equipment, much of it for public safety. |
Mosquito budget could rise $4M
Keynoter.com Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:00 AM PDT
Purchase of a new helicopter and construction of a new building and hangar at would largely drive up the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District's budget by nearly $4 million if the district board approves the proposed 2005-06 budget. |
Vote delayed from Aug. 9 is on again
Keynoter.com Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:01 AM PDT
The renovation of the stately old school in downtown Key West will be a step closer Tuesday when Gov. Jeb Bush and the Cabinet are set to approve, again, the state's purchase of the Harris School for $5.4 million. |
But residents might not be evicted so fast
Keynoter.com Sat, 20 Aug 2005 3:00 AM PDT
A 90-day countdown has begun for the 62 residents of Marathon Manor nursing home to find new places to live unless the Monroe County School District, which is set to purchase the property, can find a way to keep the facility open. |
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