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AIG took a separate charge to revamp the way it values an investment known as a "life settlement," and said it is de-emphasizing the controversial asset class.

AIG Takes Charge for Life-Insurance Unit Leslie Scism 2011

Wal-Mart now is de-emphasizing rollbacks, returning to its claim of daily low prices.

Wal-Mart Tries to Recapture Mr. Sam's Winning Formula Miguel Bustillo 2011

Delta Air Lines Delta, which merged with Northwest, is de-emphasizing its size in wake of the Continental/United merger.

Delta Refocuses Mike Esterl 2010

With this approach you are empowering your parents and de-emphasizing whatever self-interest you might have, allowing your parents to focus instead on the needs they want to address.

How to Talk to Your Parents About Money Jeff D. Opdyke 2011

While BA's strategy of de-emphasizing its British heritage was short-lived, the company's artwork was an effective attention-grabbing tool.

Are You Giving Globalization The Right Amount Of Attention? 2011

SHANGHAI—Chinese authorities are cutting spending on railway construction for 2012, the latest signal the world's No. 2 economy is de-emphasizing one of its most expensive programs after a year of problems highlighted by a deadly high-speed collision.

China to Slash Railway Spending James T. Areddy 2011

I spoke about how the corporate reformers, including Arne Duncan and Bill Gates, are advocating for increases in class size, despite clear evidence from research and experience that smaller classes are key to improving opportunities for children: We should be looking at the model of Finland's schools, a system based on cooperation rather than competition, trusting and respecting teachers rather than scapegoating them, de-emphasizing standardized testing and providing small classes.

Leonie Haimson: Parents Across America Say Enough Is Enough! Leonie Haimson 2011

AIDS advocates claimed that the Obama administration was de-emphasizing international AIDS treatment initiatives in favor of other global health priorities.

Anand Reddi: AIDS Activism: Confusing Accountability With Personal Attacks Anand Reddi 2011

I spoke about how the corporate reformers, including Arne Duncan and Bill Gates, are advocating for increases in class size, despite clear evidence from research and experience that smaller classes are key to improving opportunities for children: We should be looking at the model of Finland's schools, a system based on cooperation rather than competition, trusting and respecting teachers rather than scapegoating them, de-emphasizing standardized testing and providing small classes.

Leonie Haimson: Parents Across America Say Enough Is Enough! Leonie Haimson 2011

I have noticed when Obama took office and the DOW began to rise the cnn home page changed their markets space de-emphasizing the numbers and taking out some of the glitz.

Think Progress » Issa Admits He Has No Proof For His Conspiracy That Obama White House Is Colluding With SEC 2010