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Hundreds of investors put millions of dollars into a Clearwater company that backed its notes with used-car loans. The scheme has run out of gas, and the company's founder is trying to stall a lawsuit. Story

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Bush built success on Harken sale
The struggling oil company served as a launching pad for the president's role in Major League Baseball which, in turn, spurred his successful political career.

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