It's also the top donor to Patriot Majority, a leading Democratic outside group that is running ads to help Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and other congressional Democrats.

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There could be investment to add Journal news and opinion coverage, accelerate product innovation across print and online and help us play the leading role outside the U.S. that we have long played in our home market.

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Also enjoying fat profit margins are leading power companies outside Japan.

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