Yuma News
Saguaro National Park Continues Backcountry Efforts to Control Buffelgrass
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- Written by National Park Service National Park Service
- Published: 06 August 2016 06 August 2016
Tucson, Arizona - As early as August 16, visitors to Saguaro National Park may observe a low-flying helicopter in route to spray herbicide on invasive buffelgrass in rugged backcountry terrain. We anticipate treating buffelgrass infestations at both the Rincon Mountain District and the Tucson Mountain District.
U.S. Chamber Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful IRS Regulation
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- Written by Texas Association of Business Texas Association of Business
- Published: 06 August 2016 06 August 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Association of Business Friday filed a legal challenge to the IRS’s immediately effective Multiple Acquisition Rule, which attempts to prevent certain corporate mergers that are otherwise permitted under the inversion rules under Section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Arizona Actions and Reforms
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 August 2016 06 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey acted on 388 bills during the 2016 legislative session, signing 374 into law.
AG Brnovich Recovers More than $2 Million for Arizona in Antitrust Settlement with Cephalon
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 August 2016 06 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a $125 million, multi-state antitrust settlement with Cephalon and its affiliated companies. The settlement ends an investigation by 49 state attorneys general into allegations that Cephalon engaged in anti-competitive acts to protect the monopoly profits it earned from Provigil, a drug prescribed for the treatment of certain sleep disorders including narcolepsy. The multi-state investigation determined that Cephalon’s anti-competitive acts delayed generic prescription drug competition for several years.
Data Breach Alert: Consumer Protection Tips
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 August 2016 06 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich is urging Arizonans to take action to avoid identity theft in the wake of a Banner Health data breach that affects 3.7 million people: many are Arizonans.
Vice President Joe Biden's Telephone Call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Vice President spoke with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet today by telephone to discuss a range of regional and global challenges. The two leaders discussed the global refugee crisis and agreed to strengthen cooperation to expand paths to protection for refugees and other vulnerable individuals.
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin Travels to Burma and Sri Lanka
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin will travel on August 8-12 to Burma and Sri Lanka.