Rising energy costs hit working poor nationwide
The cost rise burdens low income families with energy bills shrinking budgets. LIHEAP funding worries officials as households near poverty spend about 20 percent of income on power. Missouri study shows many skip meals or skip medications to cover energy. Des Moines veteran Cecil Calvert faces diabetes testing every other day due to costs.
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Missouri
Cecil Calvert
Des Moines
LIHEAP aids Calvert with winter home energy costs
Calvert relies on LIHEAP for about 250 dollars this winter as his monthly energy bill runs around 115 dollars, totaling 13 percent of his Social Security and small pension income. He trims expenses by thrift-store shopping and minimal driving, noting the program’s emergency funds help during harsh weather.
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Iraq resumes oil exports from southern ports after attacks
Iraq resumed exports from the southern Basra and Khor al Amaya terminals after insurgent attacks halted flows. South Oil Co officials said pumping returned to normal, with daily exports around 1.8 million barrels. Prime Minister Allawi warned the losses hinder reconstruction and economy.
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Khor al-Amaya
Ayad Allawi
Oil-for-food probe widens to Bush administration
A House subcommittee expanded its inquiry into Iraqs oil-for-food program by agreeing to subpoena documents on US postwar oil revenue management and potential audits of reconstruction contracts such as Halliburtons. Democrats push for full audits of Halliburtons 1.5 billion noncompetitive deal and accountability for oil revenue handling May 2003 to June 2004.
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R-Conn
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Saddam Hussein
Nissan VW recall cars in Japan for defects
Nissan Motor Co and Volkswagen Group Japan K.K told the government they will recall passenger cars in Japan with free repairs. Nissan recalls about 25,800 Stagen and two other models from December 2000 to June this year due to possible front wheel propeller shaft detachment. Volkswagen recalls about 17,500 Golf GLi and three other models over potential fuel leaks from faulty fuel pump pipes.
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Tower Automotive Projects Deeper Q3 Loss
Tower Automotive Inc. forecast a larger third quarter loss citing weaker North American vehicle output higher steel costs and rising launch expenses. The company now expects a Q3 loss of 22.5 million to 25 million as it remains focused on structural components and assemblies for automakers.
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Tower Automotive Inc
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