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As U.S. House takes up farm bill, groups warn of hidden costs

* Taxpayer costs could skyrocket if crop prices falter mildly

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President Obama takes health pitch to California after rate row

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama will tell Americans they are getting a good deal out of healthcare reform during a trip to California on Friday, where an argument is raging over whether it is living up to its name as … Continue reading

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Obama takes action to curb frivolous patent lawsuits

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama took steps on Tuesday intended to limit frivolous patent lawsuits, a practice referred to as “patent trolling.”

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U.S. takes Apple to trial over e-books price-fixing

NEW YORK, June 2 (Reuters) – Apple Inc goes to trial Monday over allegations by federal and state authorities that it conspired with publishers to raise the price of e-books.

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U.S. takes Apple to trial over e-books price-fixing

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Apple Inc goes to trial Monday over allegations by federal and state authorities that it conspired with publishers to raise the price of e-books.

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Amgen to make move into Japan, takes on Astellas as partner

(Reuters) – Amgen Inc, the world’s largest biotechnology company, said it entered into a long-term collaboration with Astellas Pharma Inc and will form a joint venture with the Japanese drugmaker to provide new medicines in Japan.

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HP raises 2013 outlook as Whitman’s plan takes hold

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co raised its 2013 earnings outlook after quarterly results beat low expectations, as CEO Meg Whitman’s turnaround plan helped offset shrinking personal…

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UPDATE 2-Hopes of Americas sale rise as Thyssen takes writedown

* Shares gain 4 pct on hopes of Steel Americas sale (Adds analysts, shares, detail, background)

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CORRECTED-U.S. Energy Department takes $21 mln from Fisker for loan

(In April 22 story, corrects headline to show that DOE seized $ 21 million from Fisker, not that Fisker voluntarily repaid the amount)

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Shut down for manhunt, Boston business takes a hit

(Reuters) – As Boston shut down during a day-long manhunt for a suspect in the marathon bombing that culminated on Friday, another cost was added to the human and emotional toll: lost business.

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