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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

19 Apr 2008

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Apr 19, 2008

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19

Caterpillar Posts Strong Q1 Profit Rise on International Growth

Caterpillar Inc reports a 13 percent jump in first quarter profits driven by higher international sales up 30 percent in Europe Europe Africa Middle East and 24 percent in Latin America while North America lags due to a weak housing market The company notes a 310 million currency impact from a weaker dollar and cites China India and Russia as key export markets Analyst Matt Collins says diversification across products and regions boosts future gains.

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Automakers unite to block states on fuel standards

Washington automakers and dealers press Congress to stop states from setting their own fuel economy rules. They back a 35 mpg nationwide target by 2020, argue California rules threaten profitability and model availability, and cite EPA delays and state lawsuits.

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Sheraton Iowa City renovation seeks public lobby easement change

Ashford Hospitality Trust plans an 11 million renovation of the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel requiring the city to relinquish a public easement. The 1983 walkway through the main lobby may be removed or redirected to improve hotel operations amid concerns about non guests, fights, and cleanup needs.

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Winnebago Plans Weeklong Shutdown Amid Slowing Sales

Winnebago Industries will shut down most production lines for a week starting Monday due to continued slow sales. Plants in Forest City Charles City and Hampton pause while Charles City line continues and office staff stay on.

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Canada hints at ban on chemical BPA in consumer items

Health Canada signaled potential restrictions on bisphenol A used in hard plastic bottles and other items. The move follows a U S company ending BPA bottle sales amid consumer safety concerns and a National Toxicology Program report noting some concern over possible effects on behavior brain and puberty based on animal studies.

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