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Articles tagged with: Edward Whitacre
Former AT&T CEO to become new GM chairman
A former CEO and chairman of telecommunications giant AT&T will lead General Motors's board after it emerges from bankruptcy protection, GM said Tuesday. more
AT&T Wireless Head, iPhone Executive Sigman Unexpectedly Retires
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- AT&T's Stan Sigman, the executive responsible for bringing the iPhone to AT&T and integrating mobile operations with Cingular, announced his retirement Thursday, effective immediately. more
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Telecom Workers Show Preference For US Sen Clinton's Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP)--Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's, fundraising machine is working its magic among employees of the nation's biggest telecommunications companies, despite her support for an industry-unfriendly legislative initiative. more
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Alltel Reportedly Looking For A Buyer
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- Alltel is reportedly seeking a buyer and has talked to all its larger rivals, but prospects of a deal are unclear. more
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AT&T Profit Jumps 74% On Cingular Wireless Gains
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- AT&T Inc. reported third-quarter net income jumped nearly 74%, lifted largely by acquisitions and results at the Cingular Wireless joint venture. more
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AT&T TO Acquire BellSouth -Sources
NEW YORK (Dow Jones) AT&T Inc. is planning to acquire BellSouth Corp, people familiar with the situation say. A deal between the two could be announced as early as Monday. more
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Telecom Execs Say Mkt Forces, Technology Drive Mergers"
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--Telecommunications executives told Congress Wednesday that market and technological forces are driving consolidation and that mergers won't harm consumers. more
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