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Huizenga, Adelson, Donald Trump and John Morgan (?!) pump money to Scott committee
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Tapping major players in Florida politics, a committee closely aligned with Gov. Rick Scott collected $2.85 million in contributions during the past three months, a new report shows. The... -
Companies, interests, spend $127 million to lobby lawmakers
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — They are waging multi-year campaigns to build billion-dollar casinos, get their tax bills reduced, break into the renewable energy business, and fight over the right of injured parties to sue. They are the more than 2,500 utilities, ... -
WSJ: LV Sands’ memo hints at bribery investigation
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE– The Wall Street Journal has a piece this morning on Las Vegas Sands, a major player in the state's debate over whether to allow destination casinos in South Florida. The WSJ reports that the company is seeking a list of government... -
Nevada casinos see big drop in gambling revenue
Money & CompanyNevada casinos see huge drop in gambling revenue... -
Las Vegas Sands, casino billionaire, pill-mill fight, all produce fresh cash for Tallahassee lobbyists
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Utility and phone companies, a casino billionaire, Big Sugar, and discount cigarette makers all helped pour $55.1 million into fees to lobby Florida lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott’s administration over the first three months of... -
Monster Mash: Big gift for the Huntington; a $28.6-million Matisse; 'The Bachelorette' on Broadway
Culture Monster-- Generous legacy: The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino -- named as an heir in the will of arts patron Frances Brody -- may receive the largest cash gift in its history after the sale...... -
Sentosa Island: Another side of Singapore
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSingapore — FROM inside the gaping mouth of the Merlion, nine stories above ground, I surveyed the island of Sentosa and, across the harbor, the skyline of Singapore. The Merlion — half fish (as in mermaid) and half lion (as in the Lion City)...Tags: Forests, Luge, Luge Doubles, Casino and Gambling, Vehicles
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Barney's on the Strip -- oh, so swanky
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterYOU know you're on the map as a great shopping city when Barneys New York opens its most decadent store in years on your main street. The influential retailer, famous for its kooky window displays and inspired mix of up-and-coming and established...Tags: Building Material, Artworks, Casino and Gambling, Los Angeles Times, Fashion Shows
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Money clashes with mission
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWhen the cold call came from Ameriquest Mortgage Co., a top lender, Jeff and Cheryl Busby were intrigued. They had been wanting to renovate the garage of their small bungalow, a stone's throw from picturesque Green Lake. The agent, they said, promised...Tags: Surgery, Loans, Conservation, Los Angeles Times, Death
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Alcoa shares soar amid high demand, potential merger
Tribune Media Services columnistQ: I'm not sure what to make of Alcoa Inc. Should I keep its shares in my portfolio? --K.G., via the Internet A: The world's largest aluminum producer is expected to turn in record revenues for the next couple of years. Global demand for aluminum is...Tags: Genentech Inc., Comcast Corporation, Automotive Equipment, Procter & Gamble, Toyota Motor Corp.
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The week ahead
Chicago TribuneMonday: -- March personal income and spending -- March construction spending -- Earnings: Alberto-Culver Co.; Anadarko Petroleum Corp.; Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.; Centex Corp.; CNA Financial Corp.; General Growth Properties Inc.; Genworth Financial Inc.;...Tags: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Electronic Data Systems Corporation, International Paper Company, MetLife Incorporated, Loews Corporation
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Big acquisitions put pressure on AT&T to perform
Tribune Media Services columnistQ: I am counting on my AT&T Inc. stock. Will it hold up its end of the bargain? -- R.M., via the Internet A: Never eat anything bigger than your head. The company's voracious $86 billion acquisition of BellSouth Corp. expands its holdings into the...Tags: AT&T Corp., Genentech Inc., Cell Phones, Wynn Resorts Ltd., Theft
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