"We're taking these actions to better control retirement plan expenses, position the company for business growth and competitive strength, and preserve employees' earned retirement benefits, " Randy MacDonald, an IBM human resources official explained.

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Based on past performance, moves the company is making to position itself for the future and shareholder-friendly actions such as increasing the dividend, Target is looking more attractive.

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In turn, Allen and other VECO officials called on Stevens for "multiple official actions ... knowing that Stevens could and did use his official position and his office on behalf of VECO during that same time period, " according to the indictment.

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That finding resonated in London when Loyau-Kennett, trying to explain her actions, cited her role as a Cub Scout leader, mentioning that she had to learn first aid for the position.

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