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- Dallas Fed: Area economy sees moderate gains
published on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:01:02 GMT
The Federal Reserve?s 11th district, which includes all of Texas, saw moderate economic growth during the past six weeks, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas? Economic Beige Book. - Nabors plans $2B asset sale
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:50:58 GMT
Nabors Industries Inc. said it plans to raise $2 billion from the sale of assets to fund new purchases and pay off debt, according to Reuters. (NBR) - Carnahan says ?Hell no? to $10B BP tax credit
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:44:45 GMT
BP Plc said it plans to cut its U.S. tax bill by $10 billion by deducting costs related to the oil spill. (BP) - BP has paid out $256M in spill claims to date
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:40:20 GMT
BP Plc said Wednesday it has paid out $256 million so far in claims to those who have lost income or net profits as a result of the Gulf oil spill. (BP) - Enbridge Energy works to contain Michigan oil spill
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:50:48 GMT
A day after Enbridge Energy Partners LP said it had shut in the pipeline that had been leaking oil into a river in southern Michigan since Monday morning, efforts were doubled to contain and clean up the spill. (ENB) (EEP) (APL) - Baker Hughes names Martin Craighead president
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:13 GMT
Baker Hughes Inc. has appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer Martin Craighead to president. (BHI) - Comfort Systems acquires ColonialWebb
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:06 GMT
Comfort Systems USA Inc. has agreed to acquire ColonialWebb Contractors Co. ? its third acquisition this year. (FIX) - Baylor, Texas Children's get $14.9M NIH grant
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:56:57 GMT
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children?s Hospital have received a $14.9 million infusion from the National Institutes of Health. - Houston ranked No. 1 in job growth over past 5 years
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:37:07 GMT
Houston and the three other major Texas markets registered the nation?s strongest employment gains during the past five years, according to figures released Wednesday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. - Texan files bill to block part of health care reform
published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:48 GMT
A Texas Republican legislator is leading the charge to block the Independent Payment Advisory Board, slated for launch as part of the federal health care reform passed last year.