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The White House said President Bush has approved duty-free treatment for imports of certain types of watches that are n't produced in "significant quantities" in the U.S. , the Virgin Islands and other U.S. possessions.

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The Underwood family said that holders of more than a majority of the stock of the company have approved the transaction by written consent.

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Under a program approved by the company in 1987 that did n't specify a share amount, Nashua had purchased 481,000 shares through Sept. 29 .

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Starpointe Savings Bank rose 3 to 20 after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approved Dime Savings Bank of New York 's $21-a-share acquisition of Starpointe .

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Starpointe holders, who approved the plan last April , will receive $21 in cash a share, or a total $63 million .

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The transaction has been approved by Kyle 's board, but requires the approval of the company's shareholders.