AIPAC Calls to Block U.S. Companies Supporting Iran (Baltimore Jewish Times)

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is calling on the U.S. Congress to take several immediate steps in response to a New York Times report revealing that the federal government has awarded more than $107 billion in grants, contracts and other benefits to foreign and multinational U.S. companies conducting business in Iran.

India, Russia to cooperate on hydrocarbons (New Kerala)

New Delhi, Mar 13 : India and Russia have agreed to collaborate more on oil and gas besides nuclear energy, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart on Friday.

Fitness On The Fly (Forbes)

When traveling for business, making workouts a priority can be tough–but they shouldn’t be missed.

On your sickbed? Get to work (Los Angeles Times)

It seems that the economic meltdown has stepped up pressure on worker bees and bosses to produce from home rather than heal in bed. Jeremy Lesniak owns a small Web design firm in Randolph, Vt.

Private sector eyes opportunity in Haiti rebuilding (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Rebuilding Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake should generate major contracts for private companies specializing in construction, logistics, transport and security, but U.S. executives say they need a clear reconstruction strategy to shape their business plans.

Sebelius Dials Back Toughest Rhetoric on Health Care Insurers (ABC News)

An apparent effort to bring insurance execs back to the negotiating table Insurance - Health care - United States - Health - Business

Obama’s Health Push Challenged By Business (BusinessWeek)

President Barack Obama is facing a renewed push against his health-care legislation as a coalition of business groups plans to spend as much as $1 million a day on advertisements to pressure lawmakers into opposing the bill.

Internet seminar for businesses set for next week (Daily Chronicle)

DeKALB – Internet-savvy or not, businesses are invited to attend a conference Tuesday that will address many topics related to the World Wide Web.

South African Official’s Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts (NPR)

The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for “lifestyle audits” to help root out corruption.

Benefits of employees working from home to be explored (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Telework—sending employees home to work—is an excellent business strategy for companies that want to improve their bottom line and stay competitive. Jennifer Thomas Alcott, Telework!VA’s program manager, will make that case tomorrow at a free workshop in downtown Richmond. She and Harriett West, a consultant with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will develop the topic …


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