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NFL's New Orleans Saints lose money in tax credit investmentThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:33PMNEW ORLEANS - At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost US$1.9 million.

Merkin’s Lawyers Say He Invested Openly With MadoffThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:25PMThe financier is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit accusing him of operating a secret feeder fund to a Ponzi scheme.

WVa ends tough budget year on hopeful fiscal notesThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:20PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has ended its budget year with a trio of positive signs for state government's finances, but the recession and other factors overshadow each fiscal indicator.

Asian Shares Fall On US Data, Before Weekend; But Volume LowThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:18PMSINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian share markets were falling Friday after a dismal U.S. jobs report cast further doubt on a near-term economic recovery, though low trading volume before a U.S. holiday was preventing big declines in the region. Shipping, commodity and energy stocks were lower.

ONLY THE BEST WILL DOThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:15PMAfter a rather lengthy pause, the chairman of the National Economic Advisory Council has been named. The choice of candidate — a former minister — has drawn criticism, giving the impression that the government is slow in tackling the complex issue of reviving the economy.

Eric Gales has a dream for Microsoft CanadaThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:14PMHe explains why it's imperative for Canadian companies to invest in information technology to boost productivity and why the company's new search engine -- Bing -- has people buzzing about Microsoft's innovation power once again

Madoff Kickbacks Alleged In Austria: WSJThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:13PMMadoff Kickbacks Alleged In Austria: WSJ

Payton, others lose $1.9M in film tax credit dealThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:13PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost $1.9 million.

Asian Markets Hit By Weak U.S. Job Losses DataThursday, July 2, 2009 @ 8:13PMAsian Markets Hit By Weak U.S. Job Losses Data