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Jabs at Paul, Who Strikes Iowa Chord

Staff Report DES MOINES — Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign swept confidently through Iowa on Wednesday, beginning a three-day bus tour and raising questions about the national security positions of Ron Paul, whose libertarian-leaning small government message appears to have struck a chord with Republican voters here. The two men now lead the Republican field in … Continued

December 29, 2011

New York Times to sell Regional Media Group

Staff Report The New York Times Co. has entered into an agreement to sell its Regional Media Group consisting of 16 regional newspapers, including The Gadsden Times, plus other print publications and related businesses to Halifax Media Holdings LLC for $143 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction was announced Monday and is … Continued

December 28, 2011

Ruling by Justice Dept. Opens a Door on Online Gambling

Staff Report WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reversed its long-held opposition to many forms of Internet gambling, removing a big legal obstacle for states that want to sanction online gambling to help fix their budget deficits. The legal opinion, issued by the department’s office of legal counsel in September but made public on Friday, … Continued

December 26, 2011