Business http://www.politicalgateway.com News, Opinion, Feed service by Politicalgateway.com en-us 10 Consumers prepare for postage hike http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147234 U.S. consumers said they are doing their best to prepare for another budget strain as the postal rate hike approaches. Judges affirms Louisville's dog law http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147219 A judge in Kentucky has upheld the city of Louisville's dangerous-dog law, ruling that it was properly approved by the Metro Council Dec. 20. BAMS contract boosts Northrop Grumman http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147203 Northrop Grumman Corp.'s military contract to build a new robotic plane could be a boon for the company and Southern California, experts say. British Energy sale attracts few offers http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147196 A requirement that any firm that buys British Energy must sell one of the company's eight nuclear plants has impeded the utility's sale, analysts say. UPI NewsTrack Business May 10, 2008 http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147185 UPI NewsTrack Business May 10, 2008 Investment firm buys Sallie Mae stake http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147181 Mutual fund manager Dodge & Cox has acquired a 10.5 percent stake in troubled student loan company Sallie Mae after the lender won relief from U.S. lawmakers. BAA may hurry sale of Gatwick Airport http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147179 The debt-laden owner of London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports may have to accelerate the planned sale of Gatwick to complete a refinancing effort. Office 2007 update available June 16 http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147178 Microsoft will roll out its Office 2007 Service Pack 1 via the Windows automatic update feature starting on or around June 16, company technicians say. Beirut unrest hits local businesses http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147177 Lebanese business activity has ground to virtual halt thanks to the four days of violence that have swept through Beirut this week, local merchants say. UPI NewsTrack Business May 9, 2008 http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147090 UPI NewsTrack Business May 9, 2008 Grains pivot on supply and demand report http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147089 Grain trading on the Chicago Board of Trade pivoted on a supply and demand report issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday. Tracinda fishes for 20 million Ford shares http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147082 Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian announced a tender offer for 20 million shares of Dearborn, Mich., automaker Ford Motor Co. Friday, an official filing shows. Dreamliner delays may cost Boeing billions http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147078 Production delays on the 787 Dreamliner could cost Chicago's Boeing Co. billions in late fees, industry analysts said. Poll: Retirement funding looks to change http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147069 Current and future retirees in the United States have sharply contrasting expectations about how they will fund their retirement years, Gallup said Friday. Microsoft to appeal $1.38 billion fine http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147063 Microsoft Corp. will appeal the $1.38 billion fine imposed by the European Commission in February, the company said Friday. Fingerhut pressure washers recalled http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147056 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Friday of Craft Pressure Washers due to fire hazard. Honda FourTrax Foreman ATVs recalled http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147054 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Friday of Honda Motor Co. all-terrain vehicles due to loss of steering control.