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Federal laws needed to boost streaming, execs say
The future of video streaming online could be influenced by lawmakers, representatives from Microsoft Corp., Amazon Inc. and others said at a Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday. As consumers want more streaming internet on demand, the companies said Congress needs to update current laws to allow for more Internet access and capacity.
Full StorySmall business wants help to lower energy prices
Small business leaders say economic uncertainty and high energy costs keep them from creating more jobs.
Full StoryHow green is a parking lot?
New efforts to test infrastructure
A growing number of civil engineers, landscape architects and urban planners are making a case for not just repairing but also for greening the structural underbelly we rely on to drink our water, cross our rivers and park our cars.
IMF chief urges countries to create strong fiscal, monetary policies quickly
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde says countries must “seize the day” and work swiftly to enact policies to kickstart job growth and stabilize the financial system for the long-term.
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