SKF investment boosts morale and jobs in North Carolina
Governor praised SKF action as the largest single capital investment in the state, adding 210 jobs by year end from a $100 million plant, with 112 graduates from a special schools program and 60 trained abroad. SKF aims for global ISO 14001 certification and continued local partnership.
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Schools push video contacts and flexible work hours
Rosie Marie Berry an Aiken County middle school principal says some South Carolina schools use video tapes to talk with parents. Joel Smith NationsBank regional president notes firms offer two paid hours weekly for employees to volunteer or attend their children's activities.
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Y2K Tax Deductions May Favor Faster Write Offs
IRS allows full one year deduction for software fixes to Year 2000 problems but rules on improvements remain three year. Tax attorney warns lines between software improvement and conversion are fuzzy and many firms fear tax fights. A one year deduction accelerates funds for other uses.
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Retiring Post official to assist hiring new elections director
Trom IA will retire by year end due to health but will help train the incoming elections director. The new director will start around 34 000 a year, about 4 000 less than Johnson. Johnson will return next year for guidance and may be offered a consulting role for 2000 elections.
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High court rulings on FDA tobacco regulation clash
Judges Widener and James Michael upheld FDA powers but a dissent by Judge Hall argued tobacco products fit the FDCA definition of drugs. He stated cigarette and smokeless tobacco cause illness and death and FDA curbs on youth use align with public health goals.
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James Michael
FDA
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