Justice agency 'aware' of proposed Metro deal
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Despite a published report that the US Justice Department had opened a "preliminary inquiry" into The New York Times Co.'s plan to buy a 49 percent stake in Metro Boston, a spokeswoman yesterday said only that the department is "aware" of the proposed deal.
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The Justice Department is reviewing  the actions of three top administration officials over a $23.5  billion Air Force plan to acquire 100 Boeing Co. tankers,  documents obtained by Reuters on Tuesday show.
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The U.S. Justice Department is scrutinizing proposals by Gannett Co. Inc. and The New York Times Co. to own or invest in rival local newspapers over antitrust concerns, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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The cost of riding Metro would rise an average of 45 cents a trip next year under a proposal being considered by General Manager John B. Catoe Jr. as the transit agency seeks to close a $173 million shortfall and relieve overcrowded trains and buses, sources said.
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The Northern Ireland secretary, Paul Murphy, today explained to MPs that he had agreed to recognise a ceasefire by the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) but warned that the group must live up to its commitment.
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Agency commissioners hope to issue a final ruling on the deal by the end of the month.
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A police authority considers the Metropolitan Police response to a critical report into the Menezes shooting.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority today proposed creating a new fare structure for subways and buses that would make it cheaper to travel during off-peak periods.
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Deal struck on monitoring and verifying of shutdown of Yongbyon site.
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The RMT union says it will hold talks with Tube officials aimed at ending the strike which has crippled the London Underground.
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Business & money: Transport for London to declare interest in acquiring stricken London Underground contracting firm.
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A top Justice Department official said Wednesday the government would strive to work better with cities to stem crime on the streets.
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The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday he would be willing to jettison expansion projects to keep the existing system running.
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The British and Irish governments are due to present the DUP and Sinn FÃ©in with further clarification today of their proposals for a deal on the North&#39;s political future.
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Lothian and Borders Police are asked to probe the handling of construction contracts for the new parliament building.
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By Tom Holden, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 23--Hampton Roads Transit agreed Thursday to spend $4.9 million on a contract with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to acquire property for the planned light rail project.
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Key players in the search for Middle East peace have reached understanding on a plan that could lead to a comprehensive settlement.