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BusinessWeek October 4, 2004 Ronald Grover	Can Arnie Pump Up Business? California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is backing a slew of initiatives to help the state become more business-friendly.
The Motley Fool September 27, 2004 Brian Gorman	California Calls the Shots California is enacting environmental legislation that could shape the U.S. auto market.
BusinessWeek October 4, 2004 Spencer E. Ante	Keeping Out the Wrong People Tightened visa rules are slowing the vital flow of professionals into the U.S.
BusinessWeek October 4, 2004 Yang & Green	Welcome to Broadband City Towns are rushing to build Wi-Fi systems. Cable and phone giants don't like it one bit.
InternetNews September 24, 2004 Roy Mark	Congress OKs Tech-Friendly R&D Tax Credit Technology consortium had pushed for the nearly $8 billion credits as key drivers for the industry. President Bush is expected to sign the legislation.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 Rich Smith	Senate's Cellular Stand The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill on the proposed "E411" cell phone directory. Considering that the directory has not even been created yet, the Commerce Committee's opt-in restriction may well kill the idea before it ever gets off the ground.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Is eBay Killing America? It's not just that eBay has gone from CNBC to C-SPAN fodder these days. But now, despite the bucketfuls of ubiquity, this seemingly simple company is just being flat-out misunderstood by the educated politicos.
InternetNews September 23, 2004 Roy Mark	Opt-In Wireless Directory Advances in Senate Close vote requires wireless carriers to obtain consent before listing consumers' cell phone numbers in public directory.
InternetNews September 23, 2004 Roy Mark	R&D Tax Credit Nears Congressional Approval Legislation could give U.S. businesses almost $8 billion in tax credits with 75 percent devoted to employee wages.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Bill Mann	The Cigarette Mafia The federal government seeks $280 billion from the tobacco companies, using laws designed to combat the Mafia.
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