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Farm Bill Fails in Senate
The Senate has scuttled a $286 billion farm bill that would have reestablished some federal subsidies for…
Execs Implore Congress to Withhold Vote on China Imports
The top executives of several retailers and apparel brands sent a letter Wednesday to House Speaker Nancy…
House OKs Highway Upgrade, Bars Funds for Truck Program
The House passed a $105.6 billion measure Wednesday, by a vote of 270 to 147, to provide money for the…
House Seen Passing Peru Free Trade Deal
The House was expected to pass a free trade agreement with Peru Wednesday night that would make duty-free…
Industry Sheds Jobs
U.S. department and specialty stores cut a combined 6,500 jobs in October, but merchants got some positive…
Retailers Cut 6,500 Jobs in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. department and specialty stores shed a combined 6,500 jobs from payrolls in October.
China Bill on Hold in Congress
A bill that would pressure China to raise the value of its currency and help level competition with the U.S…
Pelosi Calls for Ouster of CPSC Head
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Bush Tuesday to seek the resignation of Nancy Nord, acting…
EBay Scrutinized at Congress Hearing on Stolen Goods
Target Corp. and other retailers squared off against eBay Thursday when the online marketplace's role in…
House Committee OKs Trade-Related Worker Aid Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would overhaul and expand a federal program…
Congress Supports Cotton Subsidies Despite WTO Issues
Amid efforts to break an impasse on global agriculture subsidies in the Doha trade talks, a Congressional…
House Bill: Duty Free Imports for Poor Nations
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would give duty free treatment to…
Senate Considers $56B Bill on Trade
The Senate was set to pass a $56 billion spending bill Tuesday that would significantly increase funding for…
University Launches Test Center
Philadelphia University is trying to determine whether dangerous levels of toxic chemicals are used in…
Chevy Chase’s Retail Resurgence
Luxury is the name of the game in an area with high household incomes and a taste for style.