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The Motley Fool November 4, 2011 John Grgurich	What Investors Need to Know About the Financial Transaction Tax High-frequency traders would bear the brunt. Reuters is reporting that two Democratic congressmen, Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin, have each introduced a bill in their respective chambers that would impose a new tax on financial transactions.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2011 Morgan Housel	What's Next for Jon Corzine? End of an era for a reckless risk-taker.
TIME Asia November 14, 2011 Geoffrey Cain	Good Intentions In his 1955 classic The Quiet American, Graham Greene adroitly foresaw the tragic and absurd quality that came to characterize U.S. intervention in Vietnam.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2011 Frank Vinluan	GSK Settles With Uncle Sam for $3B GSK said the settlement will reduce financial uncertainty for the company and is in the best interest of shareholders.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2011 Morgan Housel	Keep Fighting, 99% Perspective doesn't negate support. Protesters are rightly upset. Many feel the economic system doesn't work for them anymore. It goes well beyond inequality or bank bailouts.
Chemistry World November 2, 2011 Rebecca Trager	Escalating Drug Dearth Spooks White House Manufacturing problems are the principal reason for the rapid growth in drug shortages.
Financial Advisor November 2011 Evan Simonoff	What Gives At The SEC? For several decades, the Securities and Exchange Commission has contended that it does not have sufficient resources to examine and inspect RIAs. Consequently, many have concluded that Finra is the default option for all RIA regulation.
CIO October 18, 2011 Stephanie Overby	H-1B Visa Processing Delays Threaten IT Project Success The U.S. government's increased scrutiny of guest worker visa programs is leading to lengthy delays in processing IT outsourcing companies' applications for H-1B and L-1 visas. These delays are making it even more difficult for some IT groups and outsourcing providers to complete projects on time.
CIO October 14, 2011 James Niccolai	US Companies Pushed to Disclose Cyberattacks New guidelines from US regulators throw a spotlight on disclosure of cyber-incidents.
National Defense December 2011 Moorhouse & Jack	Frivolous Bid Protests Come With Risks The government and contractors both invest heavily in the lead up to contract formation, and both are expected to behave ethically towards one another with complete integrity.
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