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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 2010

Page

10

Wall Street slides after ADP payroll shock

Stocks fell on the last trading day of the quarter after ADP reported private employers cut 23,000 jobs in March, surprising economists who expected gains. The Dow dropped 51 to 10,856, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined to 1,169 and 2,398 respectively. the quarter still posted a Dow gain of 4.1 percent.

ADP Labor Department Standard & Poor

Factory orders climb as demand buoys manufacturing

The Commerce Department reported a 0.6 percent rise in February orders, led by industrial machinery and commercial aircraft. It marks the 10th gain in 11 months, though signs suggest the manufacturing lift may be fading as the economy holds steady.

Commerce Department Thomson Reuters

Auto industry fuel efficiency rules push advanced vehicles

Final rules signed by the Transportation Department and EPA require 2016 model year cars and trucks to meet 35.5 mpg combined. The EPA also sets a tailpipe CO2 standard of 250 grams per mile for 2016 vehicle sales, driving a shift to gas electric hybrids turbocharged engines and electric power.

Obama Transportation Department Environmental Protection Agency National Highway Traffic Safety Administration EPA

Oil prices edge up near $83 on demand outlook

Oil prices rose toward $83 a barrel as the dollar weakened and investors awaited a key government report on U.S. crude demand. By early afternoon in Europe, May delivery benchmark crude traded at $82.85 a barrel on the NYMEX.

U.S Europe New York Mercantile Exchange

NRC weighs Duane Arnold license extension in Iowa impact review

The NRC discusses a preliminary supplemental environmental impact statement on the Duane Arnold Energy Center noting small to moderate potential impacts on aquatic habitats and Cedar River uses from water withdrawal during droughts. Archaeological site protections are planned and public comments are due by April 19.

Dave DeWitte Hiawatha Duane Arnold Energy Center Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hiawatha City Hall Cedar River NRC Charles Eccleston NextEra Energy Duane Arnold Hiawatha Public Library NBC Nre.gov Adams Duanearnoldeis Mre Division of Administrative Services U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C

Iowa farmers plan more soybeans and less corn this year

Iowa farmers expect to plant 9.9 million acres of soybeans, up 300000 from last year, while corn acres drop to 13.5 million, down 200000. National figures project 78.1 million soybean acres and 88.8 million corn acres, with possible record yields if weather allows. Farmers and industry leaders cite strong demand and improving economy as factors shaping the plan.

Iowa George C. Ford Gazettes Combines U.S. Department of Agriculture Illinois Kansas Missouri Ohio U.S Chicago Board of Trade Iowa Corn Promotion Board Tim Barrack Arlington Barrack Kirk Leeds Iowa Soybean Association Leeds Asia USDA Kevin Ross Minden Iowa Corn Growers Association Executive Board Jim Slosiarek the Gazette Dick Johnson Steve Johnson Highway 218 Vinton

Health reform tax shifts threaten retiree drug benefits

AT&T warns it will take a $1 billion non cash charge to reflect changes in retiree drug benefit taxation under the health care overhaul. Many firms may cut or drop prescription coverage for retirees, raising Medicare Part D reliance and concerns over the donut hole and future drug costs.

DES Moines America At&t James Klein The American Benefits Council

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