Greenspan says the economic party can last with balance
Greenspan argues the expansion is extraordinary but must be contained to avoid inflation. He cites productivity gains as key to price stability, warns that profits and wages could push costs up if growth runs unchecked, and supports raising rates when needed to extend the expansion responsibly.
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New York
Alan Greenspan
Congress
Economic Club of
Business Council
Greenspan
Senate bill tightens bankruptcy rules facing debtors
Senate approved legislation making it harder to erase debts via bankruptcy. It would require a court approved reorganization if a debtor can repay at least 25 percent over five years. Supporters say curb abuse. opponents say hits families and favors banks. Greenspan noted aggressive credit card marketing during hearings.
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Washington
Senate
Orrin Hatch
Rutah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Clinton
White House
Howard Metzenbaum
Dohio
Consumer Federation of America
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Senate Banking Committee
Lennox to Build 150-Job Plant Near Orangeburg
Lennox International plans a 300000 square foot furnace and air conditioner plant at Interstate 26 and U S 301 near Orangeburg. The facility will open by year end and create about 150 local jobs, boosting capacity for Southern markets amid high regional unemployment.
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Orangeburg
Lennox International Inc
Interstate 26
U.S. 301
Karen O'Shea
Lennox
John Norris
Orangeburg County
Administration outlines 811.5 billion farm aid push critics warn
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman unveils a new policy framework worth 811.5 billion in farm spending aimed at helping small and medium farms and funding conservation. The plan centers on supplemental income payments, a 30,000 dollar cap, and shifts away from the 1996 farm bill, drawing praise from supporters and sharp criticism from rivals citing potential price drops and insufficient relief.
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Washington
Dan Glickman
Glickman
Congress
Sion
America
Sen
Charles Grassley
Senate Agriculture Committee
Indiana
Richard Lugar
Bruce Gardner
University of Maryland
Gardner
USDA
Aiken man earns Certified Fund Specialist designation
Michael P Griffin of Aiken received the Nationally recognized mutual designation of Certified Fund Specialist after completing a one year educational program and passing a comprehensive exam. Griffin holds a bachelor of arts and already has an AAMS designation and is registered with NASD state securities and insurance investment advisor agencies. He operates from 205 Barnwell Ave NW and focuses on comprehensive investment planning.
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Michael P Griffin
Aiken
Griffin
NASD
State Securities, Insurance and
Barnwell Ave
Wachovia declares 54 cent first quarter dividend
Wachovia Corporation directors declare a 54 cent per share dividend payable to shareholders of record on Feb 10. The payout matches the prior quarter but is 10.2 percent above Q1 1999. Modern Woodmen of America serving North Augusta Aiken and Augusta area earned top ratings from agencies. Duff and Phelps rated the Woodman AA for claims paying ability. AM Best affirmed the Woodmen A Superior rating for financial strength and market profile.
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Wachovia Corporation
Modern Woodmen of America
Augusta
Aiken
Duff and Phelps
Woodman
AM. Best
Woodmen
Commerce official to join law firm in Washington
Under Secretary David Aaron of Commerce plans to leave next month to join Dorsey & Whitney in Washington. He aims to settle a EU data privacy dispute before departing, while a second EU issue over aircraft noise will be handled by his successor. Aaron expects a China PNTR vote win, despite labor opposition, and notes no nomination decision yet for his replacement.
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Washington — Commerce
David Aaron
Aaron
European Union
Washington
Dorsey & Whitney
Minneapolis
Clinton
International Affairs
Commerce
International Trade Administration
Office
US Trade Representative
ITA
China
Congress
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Magnolia Hall
Cathy Gambrell
Manor House of
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