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Debt collectors could face new regulations in the U.S.
The government is preparing restrictions on the loosely regulated industry, which has come under increasing scrutiny.
Liberal firebrand announces plans to leave CFTC
Bart Chilton has served on the 5-member Commodity Futures Trading Commission since 2007.
Twitter IPO: Buzz builds over risks and (possible) rewards
Twitter is facing many of the same questions that Facebook and other social media companies have.
Veterans Day deal for maximizing Social Security checks
Kiplinger is offering military veterans one-day free access to its online retirement planning site.
Holiday season warms financial heart of Bethesda caterer
Ridgewells catering uses scale and sports events to sweeten profit margins for its owners.
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North Korea pirated Angry Birds
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Debt collectors could face new regulations in the U.S.
The government is preparing restrictions on the loosely regulated industry, which has come under increasing scrutiny.
Facebook to beef up efforts to curb bullying
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New FCC chairman stresses competition over regulation
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Liberal firebrand announces plans to leave CFTC
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Veterans Day deal for maximizing Social Security checks
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