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U.S. Chamber of Commerce targets key Senate races

Nov. 2, 2008
Business groups are pouring money and troops into Minnesota and four other states hoping to prevent a Democratic majority large enough to push through a union-organization bill. A wintry edge was in the air as five teams of unlikely looking political organizers, many of them from out of town,...
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Canadian Chamber decries political crisis

OTTAWA, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Tuesday issued a rebuke to all four federal political parties over a parliamentary crisis that could unseat the government.
Chamber vows to work with Obama

Chamber vows to work with Obama

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced quickly Tuesday night it would work with President-elect Barack Obama on the economy.

Iraqi delegates prepare for business expo

BAGHDAD, March 19 (UPI) -- The head of the chamber of commerce in the northern Iraqi province of Dahuk said a Kurdish delegation will travel to Turkey for an international business expo.

SBA and Chamber of Commerce partner

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to pool resources for more effective emergency response.

Ex-NATO general to U.S. commerce chamber

WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- A former NATO commander will head the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's energy institute, the lobbying group said Monday.

Christian school angers diplomats in Seoul

SEOUL, July 3 (UPI) -- A U.S. Christian organization has been selected to run an international school in South Korea, annoying many diplomats in Seoul.

EU wants fewer trade barriers in S.Korea

SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea wants Seoul to drop trade barriers for EU members' goods and services.

Saudis ban women chamber candidates

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Saudi authorities monitoring the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce polls said Sunday they banned businesswomen from running in the board elections.

Verizon to help small biz advertise online

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Verizon said Friday it will help smaller businesses promote themselves on the Internet.

Canadians seek U.S. allies in trade fight

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce wants U.S. affiliates of the chamber to support Canada in its softwood dispute with Washington.

Black group opposes McCain-Liebermann bill

WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) -- The National Black Chamber of Commerce is urging defeat of a proposed climate change bill it says will cost U.S. jobs.

Chamber challenges SEC funds rule

WASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce argued Friday in federal court against the Securities and Exchange Commission's independence rules for mutual fund boards.

Russia seeks business deals with Iraq

MOSCOW, April 13 (UPI) -- Russia and Iraq opened the way Wednesday to future business partnerships, initialing an agreement as a first step toward cooperation.

Chamber to France: nix class-action suits

PARIS, April 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. Chamber of Commerce official in Paris Wednesday warned French business and political leaders not allow U.S.-style class action lawsuits.

U.S. Commerce, EU look to strengthen trade

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has signed a declaration with the European Union to strengthen trade, investment and regulatory cooperation.
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego wins Finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego, California watches confetti rain down as she wins the two-day Scripps National Spelling Bee championship, May 31, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Nandipati successfully spelled the word .* guetapens *, meaning to lure or ambush. UPI/Mike Theiler