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President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative groups. (May 15)
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Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may be coming to an end. The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would empower states to collect sales taxes from online purchases. (May 6)
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A global network of thieves drained cash machines around the world of $45 million in mere hours. The sophistication of the operation sent ripples through the security world, with fears more such thefts may be in store.(May 10)
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The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April. (May 3)
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The Shinola Company believes time is ripe to produce wristwatches in the U.S. again. Workers in Detroit are now building a new kind of engine. (May 9)
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Bryan and Ileana Russell received eviction notices from a law firm last year, even though they had never missed a mortgage payment. The Russells' attorney discovered that a mistake had been made and that the bank pursuing the foreclosure. (May 2)
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Air travelers are concerned about flight delays and cancellations, with mandatory furloughs impacting air traffic controllers and other Federal Aviation Administration employees. (April 22)