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North Dakota governor orders pipeline protesters expelled
North Dakota's governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American and environmental activists camped on federal property near an oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area. Full Article
Citigroup 'boys' club' disfavors women, lawsuit claims
A former Citigroup Inc financial adviser on Monday filed a lawsuit accusing the bank of running a "boys' club" that favored men over women, treating her as a "glorified secretary," and firing her in retaliation for whistleblowing activity. Full Article
US Treasury presses on with rule opposing serial tax inversions
The U.S. Treasury is moving to finalize a controversial rule intended to make it harder for American companies to avoid U.S. taxes by redomiciling abroad. The rule has been challenged in federal court after it helped scuttle a planned merger between Ireland-based Allergan Plc and U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc. Full Article
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Trump looks to Obamacare critic to overhaul healthcare
NEW YORK, Nov 29 President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named a vociferous Obamacare critic and an Indiana policy consultant to help him overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
North Dakota governor orders pipeline protesters expelled
CANNON BALL, N.D. North Dakota's governor on Monday ordered the expulsion of protesters camped on federal property near the site of the oil pipeline project they oppose, saying the "emergency evacuation" was necessary to protect them from harsh winter conditions.
Wide-ranging U.S. health bill expected to sail through House vote
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a $6.3 billion piece of legislation on Wednesday designed to spur medical innovation, speed access to new drugs, expand mental health treatment, and combat opioid abuse.
Two Swiss bankers plead not guilty to U.S. offshore tax scheme
NEW YORK Two bankers with Swiss lender Zuercher Kantonalbank (ZKB) pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges they conspired to help American clients and others hide more than $420 million in offshore accounts from U.S. tax authorities.
Citigroup 'boys' club' disfavors women, lawsuit claims
NEW YORK A former Citigroup Inc financial adviser on Monday filed a lawsuit accusing the bank of running a "boys' club" that favored men over women, treating her as a "glorified secretary," and firing her in retaliation for whistleblowing activity.
U.S. companies hope Trump will stick to business roots, back Cuba ties
WASHINGTON U.S. companies are looking for ways to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to soften his threats to cancel the Obama administration's opening to Cuba, a reversal they fear could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars.
Trump adds antitrust expert to Justice transition team
WASHINGTON A Republican antitrust veteran has been named on Monday to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for the Justice Department, a choice that lawyers say signals a more hands-off approach to antitrust enforcement compared to Democratic President Barack Obama.
U.S. lawmaker Warren slams Wells Fargo over arbitration position
NEW YORK Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren on Monday criticized Wells Fargo & Co's decision to require customers affected by its unauthorized accounts scandal to go through arbitration rather than allowing them to sue.
Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers
BOSTON Massachusetts next year will require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to perform the strictest background checks in the United States on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the companies on Monday.
U.S. says biofuels program not expected to meet targeted emissions cuts
NEW YORK The U.S. biofuels program, designed to boost demand for renewables in gasoline and diesel, is unlikely to meet its targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government said in two reports on Monday.
Supreme Court relists challenge to Lexmark patent-law ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave itself a few more days to consider whether to review a dispute over the resale of"single use" printer toner cartridges, a move that could signal the court's interest in the extent to which patent owners can control the use of their products after sale. Read More
7th Circuit can make civil rights history for gay and lesbian employees
Under federal law as it exists right now in the United States, gay men and lesbians can marry their partners over the weekend and can be fired the following Monday for doing so, without any recourse under the Civil Rights Act.