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NV's mining industry loses bid to block petition

Nevada's mining industry has lost an early legal bid to keep Nevadans from voting on a ballot measure that would dramatically increase mining taxes in the richest gold mining state in the nation. (full story)

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Pentagon says it may extend deadline for air tanker bids

Barely a week after French, German and British leaders pounced on the Pentagon for its handling of a $35 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers, the Defense Department said Friday that it's considering extending the deadline for bids and a European company now says it may compete. (full story)

Union group pushes Kan. to dump drug plan manager

A national union group is pushing Kansas to dump the company that manages the prescription plan for state employees, saying it has failed to offer the lowest possible prices on many drugs. A legislative committee chairman said Friday that the panel may hold hearings on those claims. (full story)

Dodd asks for Justice investigation of Lehman

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is asking Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the circumstances that led to the spectacular collapse of Lehman Brothers. (full story)