Candidates falling into the open arms of high technology

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Presidential hopefuls are making the Silicon Valley an important stop on the campaign contribution trail. With so many high technology issues about the Internet and the Microsoft antitrust case coming into political focus, high technology leaders are giving contribution in order to have influence with the next administration. Although Al Gore has made a visible presence in the Silicon Valley, George W. Bush has his supporters and other candidates such as Bill Bradley and Senator John McCain have all made visits to discuss technology issues with Silicon Valley leaders.

Government regulation, National Government, Public Administration, High technology industry, Political activity, Donations, Presidential candidates, Technology overview, Bush, George W., McCain, John, Bradley, Bill, Gore, Albert, Jr., Political issue, Activism, Political protest

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Merrill enters trading world of the Internet

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Merrill Lynch is going out on the Internet limb and opening up online trading to a 'select group of customers'. If it works out well and the company maintains its client base of 8 million with $1.4 trillion in assets, then it will open up the service to others. Its 15,000 brokers will surely be interested in the results.

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Online trading is offered to a select group

Securities Dealers, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Services introduction, Security brokers and dealers, Services, Abstract, Securities industry, MER, Electronic trading (Securities), Online securities trading, Merrill Lynch & Company Inc.

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