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Solutia Explores Sale of Pharmaceutical Business

St. Louis, July 14--The European subsidiary of bankrupt chemicals concern Solutia Inc. has tapped an investment banking firm to help explore the possible sale of its pharmaceutical services business.

Moody's Cuts May Department Stores' Rating

New York, NY, July 13--Moody's Investors Service cut its long-term ratings on May Department Stores Co.'s debt, citing the company's higher borrowings after buying 71 department stores for $3.2 billion.

Massachusetts Lawmaker and Flooring Contractor Ind

Springfield, MA, July 13--A two-term state representative, his wife, parents, three brothers,and a sister were charged yesterday in a sweeping federal racketeering indictment with bilking the Springfield Housing Authority out of more than $1 million.

Trade Gap Falls

Washington, DC, July 13--The trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in May as stronger growth overseas and the weak U.S. dollar helped propel exports to record levels, government data released on Tuesday showed.