The Senate gave final approval on Wednesday to a major expansion of the government's surveillance powers, handing President Bush one more victory in a series of hard-fought clashes with Democrats over national security issues. ...more

July 10, 2008

Bankrupt developer TOUSA has won court approval for a restructuring plan that allows the company to keep paying its employees, selling houses and honoring home warranties. ...more

February 9, 2008

Bankrupt developer TOUSA has won court approval for a restructuring plan that allows the company to keep paying its employees, selling houses and honoring home warranties. TOUSA, the parent company of Engle Homes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 29. It reported assets of $2.28 billion and debts of about $1.77 billion. The new agreement allows the company to borrow $135 million from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to pay normal operating expenses. The terms of the agreement allow TOUSA and its subsidiaries to continue building homes, pay off liens and sell the houses free and clear. Home warranties also will be honored. TOUSA subsidiary Engle Homes is the primary developer of Live Oak Preserve, The Hammocks and Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club. ...more

February 7, 2008

Starbucks Corp. said Monday that it is returning its chairman, Howard Schultz, to the chief executive's job to lead a major restructuring initiative, replacing CEO Jim Donald. ...more

January 8, 2008

The Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppe chain has laid off the bulk of its corporate headquarters employees amid a restructuring, but plans to keep open its restaurant locations, according to a company official. ...more

December 15, 2007

Soon I will be released from my present job because of restructuring of the company. I will be eligible for unemployment benefits. Can I apply for my Social Security benefits and collect from both unemployment and Social Security until I find another job? I am 63 years old. ...more

December 4, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - The federal No Child Left Behind Act is looming larger than ever in Pasco County as two elementary schools face the possibility of a major restructuring that could increase district oversight of their operations and affect the jobs of teachers and principals. ...more

October 16, 2007

Clearwater computer distributor Tech Data Corp. is feeling healthy enough financially that it announced plans Thursday to buy back $100 million of the company's stock. ...more

September 7, 2007