Gasoline price study added to Kansas interim committee agenda
Editorial argues the move to study Kansas gasoline prices by the Special Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy is more political theater than practical. It cites Rep. Joe Patton and Senate President Morris, noting limited state influence on prices and that the plan increases costs and workload before the 2009 session.
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Kansas
Special Committee On Energy and Environmental Policy
Joe Patton
Topeka
Senate
Steve Morris
Morris
Patton
Outsourcing to Consumers Shapes Modern Self-Service Era
Ellen Goodman argues the self-service economy shifts work from firms to individuals, outsourcing tasks from gas pumps to healthcare. She warns privatization turns daily life into a second shift of labor, eroding paid employment and demanding constant self management.
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MIT
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
U.S. auto industry urged to embrace fuel economy shift
Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial argues U S automakers bear blame for SUV oversupply and urges rapid shift to fuel efficient small cars. It notes GM Ford and Chrysler discounts, rising oil costs, and Toyota and Nissan moves while praising recent moves toward hybrids and compact models. The piece highlights labor cost gaps shrinking, new standards pending, and calls for leadership in gas electrics and hydrogen tech. Jack Z Smith comments.
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Toyota
San Antonio
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Business Week
Center For Automotive Research
Congress
Mexico
Nissan
Mississippi
Tesla Motors
California
Honda
Jack Z. Smith
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jzsmith
Startelegram.com
City plans for new business funding debated
City Commissioner Howard Hill proposed tapping a $50,000 contingency to boost 1984 budget efforts to attract new businesses, but the full commission left the fund untouched while finalizing 1984 figures for publication.
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Howard Hill
Lawrence
Mary Lou Wright
Lorraine Michel
Roger Pine
Jane Rutledge
Maggie Carttar
Dan Pulliam
Bob Palmateer
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