ElkCorp Positioned Amid Venezuelan Asphalt Supply Risk
Shafter based ElkCorp says it is relatively well positioned as the Venezuelan oil strike threatens asphalt supplies. President Richard A. Nowak notes ElkCorp buys all asphalt via contracts, not spot market, and expects costs to rise up to 30 per ton until the situation resolves. A 3 percent price increase began January 6, 2003, to offset higher costs.
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ElkCorp
Dallas
Texas
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Richard A. Nowak
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Nowak
Parra named chair of Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee
Nicole Parra who represents the San Joaquin Valley district in California’s Assembly was appointed by Speaker Herb Wesson to chair the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee for 2003-2004. She aims to improve veteran care and ensure equal access to facilities for Central Valley veterans. Parra has veteran benefits experience from working with Congressman Cal Dooley and serves in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 682.
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Hanford
California Assembly
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Los Angeles
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Assembly
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Cal Dooley
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
AB 2837 Tightens California OSHA injury reporting rule
Eight hours on the job for fatal injuries or serious illnesses must be reported to Cal/OSHA within eight hours under AB 2837. Penalties rise from a $500 minimum to at least $5,000. Cal/OSHA enforcement chief Vicky Heza says investigations aim to ensure safe sites and higher compliance. Reports must include injured person details, incident description, date, employer contact info, and location to the nearest Cal/OSHA office by phone or fax. About 550 citations yearly for nonreporting.
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OSHA
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Cal/OSHA
Heza
National Cervical Cancer Month Promotes Women as Health Partners
January marks National Cervical Cancer month urging women to partner in care. The piece discusses evolving women’s health research, drivers of heart and cancer risk awareness, and the need for trusted sources, patient education, and proactive health decisions with examples from PacifiCare and Kaiser Permanente. It mentions upcoming information on vaccines and notes birthdays and anniversaries.
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Heart Therane Kaiser Permanente
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