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Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) discusses why U.S. businesses should move to Texas. "California companies are already starting to make the move to Texas," he says.
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June 19- A Kansas meat processing plant has voluntarily recalled about 23,000 lbs of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli bacteria, according to a company press release. "
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June 19- SandRidge Energy Inc's board of directors removed the energy company's founder and chief executive, Tom Ward, on Wednesday, after a months-long struggle with activist investors who accused him of strategic mistakes and self-dealing at the expense of shareholders.
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Marion Blakey, former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, and AIA's chief executive, said she was heartened by the poll, conducted by the Christian Science Monitor newspaper, but her industry needed to do a better job dispelling misperceptions about drones.
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June 19- The board of directors of SandRidge Energy Inc on Wednesday said it removed Tom Ward as chief executive, and named its president, James Bennett, to replace him, citing a need for new leadership at the U.S. oil and gas company, which has under fire from investors.
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*Corn and soybeans firm, led by new-crop contracts. Corn and soybeans also advanced, led by new-crop contracts as forecasts for hit and dry weather later this month raised concerns about potential crop stress.
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ST. LOUIS-- Commercial printing company Consolidated Graphics on Wednesday said it signed a letter of intent to buy Universal Printing Co., which will help broaden its reach in the Midwest. Universal Printing, a web and sheetfed commercial printing company, has 150 workers and a facility in St. Louis.
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So do his financial backers, which include a General Motors former chief executive and an auto dealer who previously owned the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Tred, which officially launches in the Seattle area on Wednesday, will deliver almost any vehicle to a potential buyer for $19 a car.
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Snow Capital identified the potential in hospital shares early on and has holdings in Community Health Systems Inc and Health Management Associates Inc.. Since the start of the year, shares of the largest publicly traded hospital chain, HCA Holdings Inc, are up 34 percent, while No. 2 Community Health has climbed 71 percent.
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WASHINGTON, June 19- Where have all the carpenters gone? "Right now I have framing material sitting on the job site with the foundation on the ground," said Stephen Paul, executive vice president at Mid-Atlantic Builders in Rockville, Maryland. "
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*Battery-swap system to require $50- $100 mln investment. SAN FRANCISCO, June 18- Tesla Motor Inc is marshalling lawyers across the country to prepare for a "multi-front war" against local laws that risk stalling the electric vehicle maker's plan to bypass dealerships and sell directly to consumers.
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WASHINGTON, June 18- Enroll America, a nonprofit group at the center of the political fight over President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, launched a multi-state grassroots campaign on Tuesday to help sign up millions of uninsured Americans for health coverage in the coming months.
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June 18- Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it now has 1 million active advertisers globally who used the platform in the last 28 days, a milestone for the company that is seeking to revive its revenue growth.
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*Iraq says will bolster crude output. NEW YORK, June 18- Oil prices ended slightly higher on Tuesday in sluggish trading as the market awaited the Federal Reserve's policy statement on O/RWednesday that is expected to show whether it will reduce its monetary stimulus.
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WASHINGTON, June 18- Enroll America, a nonprofit group at the center of the political fight over President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, launched a multi-state grassroots campaign on Tuesday to help sign up millions of uninsured Americans for health coverage in the coming months.
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NORWALK, Conn.-- Emcor Group Inc.' s shares rose Tuesday, a day after the company said it expects that the planned acquisition of an energy services company, RepconStrickland, will add to its profit this year. THE SPARK: Emcor said Monday that it is buying RepconStrickland in a deal valued at $455 million.
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*Florida gas prices up, in line with other regions. June 18- A major natural gas pipeline exploded on Tuesday in Washington Parish, Louisiana, destroying a mobile home and causing an evacuation of the area but no injuries were reported, local officials said.
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*Market keeps an eye on standoff in Syria, fears growing conflict. NEW YORK, June 18- Oil prices were moderately higher on Tuesday after paring earlier gains made on positive U.S. economic data. Global financial markets have been on edge since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the central bank would be looking to pull back its stimulus program.
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Pioneer Natural Resources surged after Bank of America Merrill Lynch added the oil and gas exploration company to its "best ideas" list.
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NEW YORK-- Newfield Exploration's stock rose Tuesday as an analyst raised the oil and natural gas company's rating, citing an international asset sale and potential growth in core areas. THE SPARK: Amir Arif of Stifel Nicolaus lifted Newfield Exploration Co. to "Buy" from "Hold" and established a $29 price target.
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