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Indies Sue Over Express Scripts-Medco Merger
The Federal Trade Commission approves the acquisition by Express Scripts of Medco Health Solutions as independent pharmacists and their advocates push back
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Will the JOBS Act Mean More Surprises Like Groupon's?
The daily deal site’s recent accounting trouble is prompting questions about legislation that would make it easier for companies to go public
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Getting a Grip on Medicine's Slippery Price Tag
The cost of common health tests can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on what doctor you go to
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Small Businesses Caught in Battle Over Export Aid
Congress is wavering over renewing the Export-Import Bank before its charter expires at the end of May
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Health Reform's Small Business Confusion
Companies find the health-care law leaves a lot of questions unanswered
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No Taxes? No Way
Why Ron Paul's anti-tax policies wouldn't help small businesses
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Washington State Tailors 'Social Purpose Corporation' to Sustainable Business
An impact investment firm plans to be among the first companies to adopt the new form
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The Fight Over Crowdfunding's Potential
Goldmine for scammers or valuable tool for legitimate entrepreneurs? Debate grows over legislation that would make it easier for individuals to buy equity stakes in private companies
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A Government Nod for Companies Doing Good
A federal program that once helped finance Apple and Intel is backing funds for social ventures
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End of Days for Independent Pharmacies?
Awaiting an FTC decision, owners of small pharmacies are worried the proposed Express Scripts-Medco merger will put them out of business
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Tax Help for Housecleaners and Cabdrivers
Low-income business owners can't take advantage of the IRS's free tax prep. One nonprofit is trying to change that
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Women Inventors Double Their Share of Patents
Although women still lag men in intellectual property, a new analysis shows the gap is shrinking
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Stop Pushing Universities to License More Inventions
Policymakers are throwing around incentives to encourage more commercialization. A better approach: Focus on improving quality
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Steven Chu Is Looking for Suitors for Energy Startups
A stimulus program for alternative-energy companies hasn't attracted private funding to match the government's investment
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Growing Home Care Industry May Have to Raise Pay
The government wants to close a loophole that lets employers pay less than minimum wage
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