Koch Bros.-backed group gave millions to small business lobby
“The idea that Koch brothers money in some way is going to help small businesses is laughable,” Gilbert said. “What they’re buying is the ability to help set the agenda.” And that agenda has included taking the lead on the lawsuit challenging

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As Congress continues to wrangle over legislation requiring online sellers to collect sales tax, one of the key sticking points has been whether to include an exemption for small merchants, shielding them from what some say would be overly

Novartis Sets $5 Billion Buyback, Adds Business Segments
Novartis AG (NOVN) plans to buy back $5 billion in stock over two years and said it will expand in faster-growing areas of health care such as treatments for skin and heart diseases. The shares rose the most in a month. The repurchases will

Maria Bartiromo to Leave CNBC for Fox Business
Maria Bartiromo, one of the first women to become a star on television by reporting on business news, is leaving her longtime home at CNBC for its rival, the Fox Business Network. CNBC confirmed the news Monday, thanking Ms. Bartiromo for her 20

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