News tagged with government business
Japan's NEC buys Australian IT firms
Japanese electronics giant NEC said Wednesday it will buy two IT firms from Australia's CSG, with a report pegging the price tag at about $252 million.
May 30, 2012 |
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Chinese 'Red Pad' tablet reserved for top officials
For the communist cadre who has everything, a shadowy Chinese company is offering a $1,590 tablet computer called the "Red Pad" reserved for the nation's top officials.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 20, 2012 |
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Oracle fined $200 million for overcharging US govt
Business software and hardware giant Oracle was fined nearly $200 million dollars for overcharging the US government, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Oct 07, 2011 |
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US investigating Oracle over possible bribery
US authorities have been investigating Oracle for at least a year to see if the business software titan violated anti-bribery laws in its overseas business, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
Aug 31, 2011 |
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Australia begins selling pollution tax
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard began Monday the mammoth task of selling a bold new tax on carbon emissions to sceptical voters, in a battle that could make or break her fragile rule.
Jul 11, 2011 |
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Technology cos. commit funds to Obama program
(AP) -- Three of the nation's biggest technology companies are committing hundreds of millions of dollars to an initiative backed by President Barack Obama to encourage job creation and economic growth by supporting small ...
Jan 31, 2011 |
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Political protests can lead to more responsive political parties, study finds
In 2001, riots in Argentina protesting President Fernando de la Rua's economic decisions overthrew him from office and killed almost 30 people. Latin American protests have resulted in numerous deaths and national crises ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2010 |
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FTC explores future of journalism in Internet age
(AP) -- The federal government is wading into deliberations over the future of journalism.
Dec 01, 2009 |
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Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs
(AP) -- Health insurer Humana Inc. rode its strong government business in posting a 65 percent jump in third-quarter profit Monday, as bulging membership and premiums from Medicare Advantage overcame a lackluster ...
Nov 02, 2009 |
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