Congress considers broader definition of ‘disabled’
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering a bill that would broaden the definition of what it means to be a disabled worker, eligible for...
Former AIG CEO disputes implication of wrongdoing
Former American International Group Inc. CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg said he did nothing wrong in the reinsurance transaction with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s General Re...
Betting on value of headache-free e-mail services
For most businesses, e-mail is a lifeline, an absolute necessity. But managing it in-house can be no small task – buying and setting up...
Editorial Cartoon: ‘CVS Jeopardy’
Three contestants are on a television stage labeled “CVS Jeopardy.” The host says: “The answer is … The next potential CVS exec to...
Editorial Cartoon: Not selling anything
A father and son stand side by side, gazing out the window of their home as the father says: “It’s a sunset, Billy. It’s...
Recycling programs can boost bottom line
Almost every morning during the summer, a worker from Fox Meadow Farm in Tiverton drives a pickup truck to the Aquidneck Corporate Park in...
S.F. law firm files suit against Bank of America
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) on behalf of...
Great Chowder Cook-Off slated for June 7
NEWPORT – More than 20 New England restaurants will serve up more than 3,000 gallons of clam, seafood and “creative” chowders at the...
Clear Channel buyers get bank funding
SAN ANTONIO – The $17.9 billion acquisition of Clear Channel Communications Inc. (NYSE: CCU), parent of local radio stations WHJY-FM, WHJJ-FM, WSNE-FM and WHJJ-AM,...
Celtics wins encourage counterfeiters, NBA warns
BOSTON – The National Basketball Association last warns local retailers and Boston Celtics fans to beware of counterfeit merchandise. As the Celtics play in...