But all these deals would prompt antitrust scrutiny, and no final resolution is expected anytime soon.

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With prompt and proper responses, the IRS might agree little or no tax is due.

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In humans, no one has identified analogous chemical compounds that serve as signals or prompt behavior in these ways, Wysocki said.

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So sensitive is the SIA about the industry's bruised image that it coughed up an "Investors Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, " which includes such no-brainers as telling customers they have the right to quality service, full and clear reporting and prompt resolution of problems.

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