Combined, the two office supply giants would have annual sales of some $39 billion. But their last attempt at a merger was blocked, back in 1996.
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Alberta Premier Says Keystone XL Pipeline Benefits U.S. And Canada
Alberta’s leader is in Washington to lobby Congress and the administration to push ahead with the controversial pipeline.
Love Hot Sauce? Your Personality May Be A Good Predictor
Personality seems to play a key role in our lust for heat in our food. Research has found that thrill seekers tend to like the burn of a spicy meal, and the lure may be different for men and women.
Once A Vaccine Skeptic, This Mom Changed Her Mind
Juniper Russo wants what is best for her daughter, Vivian, and she sometimes questions mainstream medicine. But after three years of soul-searching, she decided vaccination was best.
State files motion for stay with Supreme Court
The State of Alaska has filed an emergency motion for a stay with the Alaska Supreme Court pending the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s lawsuit challenging the required local contribution for public education.
1,000-acre timber sale proposed for Haines State Forest
A proposal for the largest potential timber sale in the Haines State Forest in 20 years is up for public comment until the end of this week.
Walker Files $50 Million Budget Supplement
Gov. Bill Walker has filed his supplemental budget, which covers spending for this fiscal year that was not originally appropriated.
Vet suicide prevention bill passes Congress
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said it’s an important bill for Alaska, which has the highest number of vets per capita and also the highest rate of suicide.
Pipeline coordinator still shuttering shop while Obama calls for funding
The current coordinator, Larry Persily, says he’s still shutting down his offices in Anchorage and Washington, D.C.pipl
Public input lacking at Juneau Schools budget forum
Only one person from the public signed up to comment during the Juneau School District’s 2-hour budget forum Tuesday night.