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Super PACs: Real life, or Comedy Central?

There’s no sign of serious challenges to the behavior Colbert and Stewart have been lampooning.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Politico)

Ontario government to sell LCBO headquarters

Ontario's finance minister announced Monday the province will sell off the LCBO's downtown Toronto headquarters in a bid to save money.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (CBC)

Google cleared to buy Motorola

Officials in the United States and Europe have approved Google Inc.’s US$12.5-billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc., Reuters reported late Monday

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Post)

Liquidators in further MF fund returns in UK

Some 1,300 clients, with claims of $19m, are to be repaid at the rate of 26 cents on the dollar next week

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Times )

Health-care Stocks: AmerisourceBergen shares fall on rating dip

Shares of AmerisourceBergen fall after the drug distributor’s shares are downgraded and the company’s chief financial officer resigns.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

Personal Finance Daily: Don’t ignore retirement in your daily budget

Workers spend an average of $3,000 each year on coffee and lunches bought out — and younger workers appear inclined to spend more than older ones. Read that story and more in today’s Personal Fina

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

N.J. gay marriage bill faces Chris Christie veto

New Jersey's state Senate on Monday passed a bill to recognize same-sex marriages.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Politico)

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Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch Tuesday: Avon, Goodyear

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd., MetLife Inc., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Omnicom Group Inc. and Avon Products Inc. are among the companies whose stocks could see active trading on Tuesday.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

NewsWatch: Oil at five-week high on Greece, Iran tensions

Crude futures rise after the Greek government passes an austerity program required to received international aid and avoid default. Tensions between Israel and Iran after an attack in New Delhi also p

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

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