Mass. Dem. Senate hopefuls stake out varying positions on casinos as state weighs gaming plans

Mass. Dem. Senate hopefuls differ on casino gaming

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Hurdles remain as regulators consider net neutrality rules to guarantee Internet data flow

Hurdles remain as FCC ponders Internet data rules

WASHINGTON — With Democrats in charge in Washington, supporters of so-called "net neutrality" rules seem poised to finally push through requirements that high-speed Internet providers give equal treatment to all data flowing over their networks.

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Federal Communications Commission facing mounting opposition to proposed net neutrality rules

Net neutrality rules face mounting GOP opposition

WASHINGTON — Republican opposition is mounting as federal regulators prepare to vote this month on so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would prohibit broadband providers from favoring or discriminating against certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their lines.

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Defense contractor tied to Murtha removed from list of companies barred from government work

Suspension lifted for contractor tied to Murtha

WASHINGTON — Despite a growing corruption investigation, the Navy has allowed a defense contractor in the middle of a federal contracts-for-cash probe to keep working with the government.

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Independent News & Media warns it’s likely to breach repayment of euro200m bond debt

Independent News & Media warns it can't pay debt

DUBLIN — Ireland's major newspaper publisher, Independent News & Media, warned Thursday it is likely to default on a euro200 million ($265 million) debt due for repayment next month and is seeking a possible bailout from its top two shareholders.

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