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Safety overhaul sought after Chevron fire

2013-12-17 12:21:06| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

"We are here because we have a refinery safety problem in the United States," said the chairman of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board , Rafael Moure-Eraso , in introducing his agency's draft report on the blaze that sent clouds of smoke through the region on Aug. 6, 2012, prompting more than 15,000 people complaining of breathing problems to go to ... (more)

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Tech Giants Demand Government Surveillance Overhaul

2013-12-09 22:44:37| TechNewsWorld

Eight major U.S. high-tech companies have called on governments worldwide to reform surveillance practices. Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, LinkedIn, Apple and AOL want governments to ensure that data collection by law enforcement and intelligence agencies is bound by rules and focuses on targeted suspects. They also want governments to be more transparent about the data they request.

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UnitedHealth details expected 2014 overhaul hits

2013-12-04 02:12:49| Beverages - Topix.net

The nation's largest health insurer said Tuesday that it expects to pay as much as $1.9 billion in taxes and fees imposed by the law next year and absorb a funding cut for a key product, Medicare Advantage plans, which are privately run versions of the government's Medicare program for the elderly and disabled people.

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