Anti-abortion group targets Democrats in radio ads

An anti-abortion group plans to air radio ads in three congressional races calling for the defeat of Democratic incumbents, among the first ads to capitalize on a Supreme Court ruling this year that freed corporations to directly influence elections.

Cerabino: What moves Gov. Crist? Ask again later

I think it's time to de-mystify the decision making process of our beloved governor.

Houser granted emergency bankruptcy hearing

A former Rome nursing home operator says his decision to file for bankruptcy in the middle of his civil trial had nothing to do with wanting to halt proceedings.

John Stossel: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished?

You own a business, maybe a restaurant. You've got a lot to worry about. You have to make sure the food is safe and tastes good, that the place is clean and appealing, that workers are friendly and paid according to a hundred Labor Department and IRS rules.

Railroad ordered to pay back wages to injured worker

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Clarkstown schools hired students without work papers; fined $4,500

The state Department of Labor has fined the Clarkstown school district $4,500 for employing student workers without work permits and for ignoring some record-keeping requirements in such hirings.

'We hear people shooting guns while we are working'

This Springfield man said he's afraid to go to work. That's why he does not want to be identified.

Tennessee and Alabama gripe about EPA ash hearings

The Environmental Protection Agency is hearing gripes from Tennessee and Alabama officials who feel left out as the agency goes across the country asking if coal ash should be federally regulated as a hazardous material.

Council meets OEPA mandate

City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday that will see a permanent sewer monitoring system installed.

Moodya s Escapes SEC Lawsuit, Now Moves to Shield Itself From Liability

Current and former executives of credit rating agencies are sworn in during a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill on Oct.

Branchburg financial adviser is accused of stealing $11M from clients

BRANCHBURG - A Branchburg investment adviser was accused today of stealing $11 million from her clients in an elaborate Ponzi scheme to finance a lavish lifestyle.

SEC Examines 'Flash Crash' for Possible Robo-Trader Hanky Panky

Mere days after a computer programmer alerted authorities to potential foul play in the May 6 "flash crash," the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether high-speed trading tactics were used to manipulate the market, The Wall Street Journal reports .