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BUSINESS: Fewer home-building permits signal weakness ahead

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U.S.: Associate of balloon boy's father questioned

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AP President, COO Brian Piwek to Retire July 31

Eric Claus, the current president of A&P Canada, will succeed him.

AP Names Brian Piwek As CEO

Elizabeth Culligan steps down as president and CEO to pursue other interests.

Abbott pushes handheld test device amid outcry over Baucus bill

Bill would impose $40 billion in taxes over 10 years on medical device makers.

Daggett argues for independent solutions

Candidate detailed his plan to restructure the state’s tax system by expanding the sales tax to services and reducing property and income taxes.

Aviation Park to break ground Oct. 19

The aviation facility will house the development of new technology to make air traffic control and flight systems more efficient.

Emrise gets 1.1M order for radio frequency components

Radio frequency devices will be used by military in satellite communications systems.

AP to Buy Pathmark for 1.3B

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. in Montvale, operator of A&P supermarkets, today reached an agreement to acquire Pathmark Stores in Carteret for an estimated $1.3 billion in cash, stock and debt. A&P shares traded

HLTH Corp. completes 142M sale of Georgia-based subsidiary

Company sells maker of porous plastics to private equity group.

Bio-1 to celebrate fellowship program for life sciences grads

Event will offer advice on career development to the participating fellows.

Outlook forecasts mixed scenario

Both good and bad news at Southern New Jersey chamber quarterly outlook meeting.

Debate highlights differences on taxes, health care

Christie, Corzine and Daggett face off at William Paterson University.