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Editorial: Fiscal new year celebrating tempered by overspending

It’s hard to feel in the partying mood, even if this is Fiscal New Year ‘s Eve. Sure, the noisemakers will blare at the stroke of midnight.

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UPS Supports Movement of Trade Deals by Congress

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UPS (NYSE:UPS) applauds the White House and congressional leaders for pushing for votes, starting with today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing, on three long-delayed free trade agreements and reaching a compromise on the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. “Robust trade will help our economy move forward faster than any other vehicle and create new opportunities for American businesses to grow and add employees,” said UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis. “Yesterday, I me

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White House Selects Metrus Energy for Better Buildings Challenge

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metrus Energy, a pioneer in financing models for industrial and commercial building energy efficiency, was selected by the White House as a financial partner in the nation’s Better Buildings Challenge

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Bunn Gourmet now offers 100% Black Angus hot dogs

Do you like this review? Bunn is best known for making high quality coffee brewers for commercial and at home use.

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Fitch Upgrades Chicago (IL) Midway Airport 2nd Lien Revs, Series 2004C-1, C-2 & D to ‘AA-/F1+’

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The rating action referenced in Fitch Ratings’ June 24, 2011 press release (Fitch to Upgrade Chicago (IL) Midway Airport 2nd Lien Revs, Series 2004C-1, C-2 & D to ‘AA-/F1+’) is effective today (June 30, 2011). Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. Applicable Criteria and Related Research: –’U.S. Municipal Structured Finance Rating Criteria’, April 25, 2011; –’Rating Guidelines for Letter of Credit-Supported Bonds’, July 13, 2010; –’Dual-Pa

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RLI 2nd Quarter Earnings Release & Teleconference

PEORIA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI), a specialty property & casualty company, will release its second quarter 2011 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 11:00 am Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at RLI’s Web site at www.rlicorp.com. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson Stree

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Navistar Receives 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Award

WARRENVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navistar Inc.’s International® brand trucks rank highest in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Pickup and Delivery segment, commonly known throughout the industry as regional haul, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study (SM) released today. “We are very pleased that customers have recognized our commitment to providing trucks and engines that satisfy their business needs,” said Jack All

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Baxter 2010 Sustainability Report Details Progress Toward Priorities and Goals

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today released its 2010 Sustainability Report, marking the 12th consecutive year the company has released a report about its social, economic and environmental performance. The report features progress toward the company’s sustainability priorities and goals and its commitment to addressing global sustainability challenges through a range of initiatives. “The initiatives and performance detailed in our annual sustainability

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Sara Lee Corporation Declares 262nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sara Lee Corp.’s (NYSE: SLE) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.115 per share on the corporation’s common stock, payable on Oct. 7, 2011. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 6, 2011. Sara Lee Corp. has paid quarterly dividends to its stockholders continuously for more than 65 years, and today’s announcement represents the 262nd consecutive quarterly dividend declared by the corp

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Thomas E. Richards to Succeed John A. Edwardson as CEO of CDW

VERNON HILLS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare, announced today that Thomas E. Richards will succeed John A. Edwardson as chief executive officer of the company on Oct. 1, 2011. Edwardson will continue as chairman of the CDW board of directors through at least 2012. Edwardson has driven more than a decade of strong growth and expansion while positioning the company for continued success in a rapidly changing

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