Mike DeBonis, The Washington Post Published 1:49 pm PDT, Friday, August 10, 2018 WASHINGTON - The House Ethics Committee on Friday announced that it would not sanction Rep. Markwayne Mullin after a nearly five-year investigation into his business dealings, though Mullin has been ordered to return $40,000 he had received from a family company. Mullin, R-Okla., faced allegations that he broke House rules by appearing in commercials for his family plumbing business and received improper payments for his role as a president and director of various family companies. But the report credited Mullin with seeking the panel's guidance on how to handle his business dealings shortly after his 2012 election and, with respect to the $40,000 payment, found that "an accounting error led Representative Mullin to inadvertently fail to fully follow" the panel's guidance. In short, while Mullin did fact transfer ownership of one of his companies that held a federal contract pursuant to … [Read more...] about House Ethics Committee clears Rep. Markwayne Mullin on family business dealings
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Houston economy continues to expand, business survey shows
By L.M. Sixel Published 11:44 am CDT, Friday, August 10, 2018 Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 An oil rig at sunset. An oil rig at sunset. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Houston economy continues to expand, business survey shows 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Economic activity expanded in Houston during July, the ninth consecutive month of expansion, according to a monthly survey of about 50 local businesses on eight factors including prices, production, sales and inventories. The Houston Purchasing Managers Index which predicts likely shifts in production three to four months in advance, registered 62 in July, up 6.5 points from the previous month. Performance of four underlying indicators that have the strongest … [Read more...] about Houston economy continues to expand, business survey shows
Democratic Socialists: Nationalize health care and water down big business
By Adam Shapiro Published August 10, 2018 Health Care FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print article Capitalism is dangerous and makes people suffer, according to the Democratic Socialists of America who say they are out to upset the status quo. The core principle for the DSA, and its self-noted 48,000 members, rejects an international economic order sustained by private profit. Continue Reading Below “In the long term, we want a society where workers control things,” National DSA Director Maria Svart told FOX Business’ Adam Shapiro. When asked if that meant eliminating private ownership of business, Svart responded, “If that’s what the voters wanted, eventually I think you are talking about a utopian vision which is certainly our vision in the long term, but it’s not something I anticipate happening anytime soon.” Talkenomics Podcast: Democratic Socialists: Eliminate private ownership … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialists: Nationalize health care and water down big business
Car overturns and rolls on busy road
Emergency services were called after a car overturned and rolled between Cawston and Aylsham. Picture: Denise Bradley Archant Emergency services were called after a car accident on a busy Norfolk road. The incident happened around 1.10pm today, Friday August 10, at Sankence, between Aylsham and Cawston, in north Norfolk.A blue Vauxhall Zafira overturned and rolled on the B1145, Cawston Road.One onlooker reported seeing up to three police cars and three ambulances on scene, with children being looked after inside another vehicle.It is believed that no one was injured during the incident. … [Read more...] about Car overturns and rolls on busy road
Lansing businesses to get support in eBay partnership
Associated Press Published 4:19 p.m. UTC Aug 10, 2018 Lansing – Entrepreneurs and local businesses in the city of Lansing will be getting support from eBay as part of a yearlong partnership. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor on Friday announced that the city was chosen by the company as eBay’s latest participant in the Retail Revival program. Those involved will work to harness the power of technology and eBay’s global marketplace to help boost the reach and revenue of the businesses. In partnership with the city, eBay will select local small businesses to participate in the program, which will be provided at no cost to participants. Application information is posted online . … [Read more...] about Lansing businesses to get support in eBay partnership