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Gov. Jerry Brown, legislative leaders propose raising $5.2 billion annually to repair California’s roads and bridges – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Gov. Jerry Brown, legislative leaders propose raising $5.2 billion annually to repair California's roads and bridgesLos Angeles TimesAcknowledging that the state's transportation system has been neglected, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a proposal to raise gas taxes and vehicle fees to generate more than $5 billion annually for […]

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Tesla deal boosts Chinese presence in US auto tech – Reuters

Newsweek Tesla deal boosts Chinese presence in US auto techReutersDETROIT China's Tencent Holdings Ltd has bought a 5 percent stake in U.S. electric car maker Tesla Inc for $1.78 billion, the latest investment by a Chinese internet company in the potentially lucrative market for self-driving vehicles and related …Tesla: Can It Ever Create Shareholder Value?Barron’s […]

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Interior secretary reopens federal coal mining – The Hill

The Hill Interior secretary reopens federal coal miningThe HillInterior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ended the federal government's Obama-era moratorium on coal-mining leases on federal land. Zinke signed an order repealing the pause in leases Wednesday in his Washington, D.C., office, surrounded by Republican …The Latest: Groups sue to stop Trump's effort to boost coalWashington PostU.S. to […]

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Outrage grows over Congress’ Internet privacy vote – CNNMoney

CNNMoney Outrage grows over Congress' Internet privacy voteCNNMoneyOutrage is growing at Republicans following a controversial vote Tuesday to repeal Internet privacy protections that were approved by the Federal Communications Commission in the final days of the Obama administration. Privacy advocates, consumer …Internet privacy—such as it is—loses another defenseThe Boston GlobeOutrage Defends Internet Privacy After Rule RepealBloombergCongress […]

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All aboard: American Airlines takes $200 million stake in China Southern – Reuters

Reuters All aboard: American Airlines takes $200 million stake in China SouthernReutersFILE PHOTO: American Airlines aircraft are parked at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo. HONG KONG/SHANGHAI China Southern Airlines Co Ltd (1055.HK)(600029.American Airlines buys stake in China Southern AirlinesCNBCAmerican Airlines buys $200 million stake in China […]

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Asian Markets Rebound – Nasdaq

Nasdaq Asian Markets ReboundNasdaq(RTTNews.com) – Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, as investors shrugged off the mixed cues overnight from Wall Street and disappointment from U.S. President Donald Trump's inability to advance the healthcare bill to repeal and replace … and more » Subscribe to the RSS feed

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Trump moves decisively to wipe out Obama’s climate-change record – Washington Post

Washington Post Trump moves decisively to wipe out Obama's climate-change recordWashington PostPresident Trump will take the most significant step yet in obliterating his predecessor's environmental record Tuesday, instructing federal regulators to rewrite key rules curbing U.S. carbon emissions. The sweeping executive order also seeks to lift a …Trump Kills Obama's Climate Change Rules in Favor of […]

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Amazon’s Plans for Bricks-and-Mortar Stores are Still Young, But It’s Clearly Dreaming Big – TheStreet.com

TheStreet.com Amazon's Plans for Bricks-and-Mortar Stores are Still Young, But It's Clearly Dreaming BigTheStreet.comGiven the incredible growth delivered by the company over its 23-year history, and how much havoc it has already wreaked in the world of bricks-and-mortar retail over that time, it's easy to get carried away upon seeing reports that Amazon.com (AMZN …Amazon […]