RI lawmakers debate bill creating major customer for proposed offshore wind farmPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The state’s dominant electricity distributor would be forced to buy power from renewable energy producers under a deal struck Wednesday that could remove a major financial obstacle to building a windfarm off Rhode Island. Senate bill takes aim at dissolvable tobacco; critics call smoke-free product ‘tobacco candy’WASHINGTON — They’re the newest smoke-free tobacco products — dissolvable pellets or strips that don’t require users to chew or even spit. Sold in shiny plastic cases, the products melt in your mouth like breath mints. Addiction and death: Regulating tobacco products is a personal issue for many senatorsWASHINGTON — Sen. Dick Durbin was just 10 or 11 when he and his cousin Mike sneaked out behind a garage in East St. Louis, Ill., to have a smoke, Durbin’s first. He didn’t care much for the taste of the cigarette but, unfortunately, Mike did. Banking chairman Chris Dodd takes on lead role in health care overhaul from ailing KennedyWASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Dodd is emerging as the face of a Senate plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system in the absence of Congress’ acknowledged expert on the subject, ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Obama-proposed budget rules allow deficits to swell to pay for health care planWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed budget rules that would allow Congress to borrow tens of billions of dollars and put the nation deeper in debt to jump-start the administration’s emerging health care overhaul. Senate rejects challenge to bill giving FDA control over tobacco productsWASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday rejected the main challenge to legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration sweeping controls over tobacco products, easing the way for passage of the measure this week. Boston transit agency suspends first driver for carrying cell phone after post-crash banBOSTON — The Boston area’s transportation agency has suspended its first driver for violating a new cell phone ban. Boston agency suspends 1st driver for carrying cell phone after post-crash banBOSTON — The Boston area’s transportation agency has suspended its first driver for violating a new cell phone ban. House panel divided on oversight for complex financial instruments; key lawmaker urges balanceWASHINGTON — Debate on new oversight for complex financial instruments moved to the House on Tuesday as lawmakers struggle to determine how tight the government reins on a massive global market should be. Minority lawmakers say health overhaul must help close gaps in minority health careWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any health care overhaul that ignores health gaps between whites and minorities will face stiff opposition. EU steel makers call for antitrust probe into BHP Billiton-Rio Tinto joint iron mining projectBRUSSELS — European steel makers called Tuesday for European Union antitrust regulators to probe a joint mining project between the world’s No. 2 and No. 3 iron ore miners BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto PLC. Minority lawmakers ask Obama to include minority health concerns in health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers want President Barack Obama to focus more on racial disparities reported in medical treatment as the White House works toward overhauling the nation’s health care system. Meltdown 101: Can consumers expect any more protections when it comes to their money?NEW YORK — With all the talk about the need for greater economic oversight, what new protections can people expect when it comes to their day-to-day finances? New NFL union head, Ravens’ player meet with lawmakers to build support for preventing lockoutWASHINGTON — The new head of the NFL players union and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth met with key players on another field Thursday — Congress — to build support on Capitol Hill for preventing an owners’ lockout. Key Democrat questions plan for regulating complex financial instrumentsWASHINGTON — Fault lines emerged in Congress Thursday over new oversight for exotic financial instruments blamed for hastening the global crisis as a key Democratic senator questioned whether the government’s proposed plan is robust enough. IATA calls for more open skies as it sees airlines losing more than $4.7 billion this yearKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The International Air Transport Association called for more liberalization to bolster the global airline industry, which is expected to lose more than $4.7 billion this year because of falling cargo and passenger traffic. AP News in Brief more images Oil prices hit new high for the year with signs of rebound in China leading the wayCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil prices pushed to new highs for the year Monday on a weak dollar and new data suggesting manufacturing in China has strengthened. Both of those factors helped send energy prices to record highs last summer. Business Highlights
Business Highlights Weak dollar no quick fix for narrowing trade gap Reynolds American to report 1Q results as federal tax hike expected to weigh on industryRICHMOND, Va. — Reynolds American Inc. reports its third-quarter results on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month
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Business events scheduled for the coming week Lorillard to report 1Q results as federal tax hike expected to weigh on industryRICHMOND, Va. — Tobacco maker Lorillard Inc. reports its third-quarter results on Monday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Wednesday
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