U.S., Iraq launch campaign to cut oil smuggling: main goal is to stem cash flow to insurgents; corruption runs deep
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In a policy departure for George W. Bush, U.S. and Iraqi troops are aggressively trying to control the smuggling of petroleum from Iraqi refineries. Money from smuggled oil is used to fund insurgents, but President Bush, fearing a backlash against Americans, has not taken action against this in the past.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
International politics, Iraq, Economic aspects, Crimes against, Military aspects, Bush, George W., Smuggling, Control, Petroleum refineries, Foreign policy, Iraq War, 2003-
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Changed U.S. rules for overtime pay roil the workplace
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New federal rules governing overtime pay are causing many workers to consider demotions or switching employers. There will also likely be many lawsuits over the issues of wages and hours.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Overtime
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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