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Business
Long days a staple of the garment industry
At That’s It Sportswear, apparel makers for Pittsburgh’s American Eagle Outfitters, workers say they routinely work over 60 hours a week.
Shale drillers’ landfill records don’t match those of Pennsylvania DEP
Shale drillers are under-reporting how much waste they send to landfills. The DEP has launched an investigation to standardize reporting.
Business week in review: 08/31/14
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Hospital billing practices raise ire
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PPG transformation ‘not a revolution’
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Business / Law
K&L Gates chairman emeritus Charles Queenan honored
Mr. Queenan has been recognized by The American Lawyer magazine with a lifetime achievement award.
Pa. ban on political contributions enjoined; ruling faces criticism
Pennsylvania’s law barring corporations and associations from making political contributions has now been permanently enjoined.
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Personal Finance
Consumer Reports’ Shop Smart: Untangling the bundle
Take a close look at your cable bill, Consumer Reports suggests. It's a confusing onslaught of charges, taxes and add-on fees.
Michelle Singletary’s The Color of Money: Tax alert on health premiums
Some of you may need to do some tax planning now, and it has to do with the Affordable Care Act.
Don Lindich’s Sound Advice: When making the jump, avoid ‘upgrade-itis’
Given how long someone is likely to own a set of headphones, spending the extra $20 seems to be an easy decision. But use caution.
Active scan visual search shopping app still elusive
Many companies are trying to make “visual search” a reality, it’s a great idea — but it doesn’t quite work.
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Jeep’s most awarded SUV ever is still on the cutting edge
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever, and for good reason.
Ford’s new Transit lineup offers flexibility, capability and low ownership costs for commercial owners
The familiar commercial vans and wagons that we see here in Pittsburgh are changing in a revolutionary way, getting taller and more agile.
Business Opinion
Heard Off the Street: Changes to keep brokers in check?
Just how much more protection the change provides investors remains to be seen.
Business Forum: Are China and Russia ‘irresponsible’ traders?
Whatever our hopes may have been, China and Russia have been irresponsible since joining the WTO. And they are getting away with it.
Business Forum: The problem or a symptom?
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People on the Move
Workzone: Working without windows is bad for your health
Researchers find employees are happier, healthier and more productive when they work near natural light.
Pittsburgh Dateline: 8/26/14
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Road testing Pittsburgh rides
Road testing: Yellow Cab, Lyft and Uber in Pittsburgh plus all you need to know about ride sharing in Pittsburgh.
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