MiamiHerald.com: National Business http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/index.html MiamiHerald.com: National Business http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com National Business 60 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:24:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com World markets track US higher after jobs report http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323860.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323860.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:22 EST Asian stock markets rose Monday as investors took a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report as a sign that interest rates in the world's largest economy will stay low longer than expected. European shares opened higher. Volunteers come to injured farmers' rescue http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323858.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323858.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:47 EST A broken pelvis and injured knee nearly put an end to North Dakota farmer Dustin Lien's harvest, but a group that helps injured farmers and the families of those who have died came to his aid. Industry pushes chocolate milk in schools http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323800.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323800.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:07 EST The creators of the "Got Milk?" campaign are getting ready to make a big push to keep chocolate milk on kids' minds and on school lunch menus, a plan that has some educators and obesity activists none too pleased. Oil prices near $79 on US hurricane, weaker dollar http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323781.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323781.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47 EST Oil prices climbed toward $79 a barrel Monday in Asia as Hurricane Ida threatened oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico. House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323631.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323631.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22 EST Don't look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul. Precision Machine opening plant in Sturgis, SD http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323580.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323580.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:17 EST As many as 30 new jobs are coming to the South Dakota town of Sturgis. NM auto dealer tried to save business by gambling http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323556.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323556.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:57 EST A former Albuquerque auto dealer, faced with an ailing economy and difficulty getting credit for his dealership, says he turned to gambling last year in a bid to salvage the business. House, Senate health care bills detailed http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323490.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:45 EST A comparison of the health care bills before Congress. Northrop sells advisory services unit for $1.65B http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323423.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323423.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:00 EST Northrop Grumman said Sunday it agreed to sell its advisory services business TASC Inc. to private equity firm General Atlantic LLC and affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for $1.65 billion in cash. Philadelphia transit system running as strike ends http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323340.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323340.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:27 EST Representatives of Philadelphia's transit system and its largest union signed a contract early Monday, bringing an end to a strike that idled the city's subways, buses and trolleys for six days. Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323295.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323295.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:10 EST Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports. Survey: Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323250.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323250.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30 EST The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68. Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323176.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30 EST President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system. Stock volatility is back, a sign of an aging bull? http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323132.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1323132.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:30 EST Stock market volatility is back, a signal to some experts that the powerful rally that started in early March may be coming to an end. Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322913.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:30 EST The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday. Health care overhaul faces stone wall in Senate http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322384.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322384.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:25 EST The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:20 EST A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers. Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322164.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:50 EST In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat. Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322083.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322083.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55 EST A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire. House, Senate health care bills detailed http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322082.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322082.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55 EST A comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans.