Clinton administration eyes deal to avert Russian steel tariffs
Washington AP The Clinton administration weighs a settlement with Russia to avoid tariffs after evidence of dumping by Japan and Brazil. Daley optimistic for a deal next week as U.S. officials warn of risks to steelworkers and U.S. exports amid Asian crisis and subsidized imports.
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Washington
Clinton
Commerce
William Daley
Japan
Brazil
Russia
Sians
Daley
U.S
Commerce Department
George Becker
United Steelworkers of America
Office romance on the job fuels passion and risk
A survey finds 9 percent have made love at work and 12 percent have walked in on lovers, while experts warn that workplace relationships disrupt teams and invite scrutiny. Americans average 47 work hours weekly, and many companies allow dating if power dynamics stay clear.
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Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Wayne Soule
Rich Gosse
American Singles
Valentine season ends at major card plants in Arkansas
At American Greetings two Arkansas plants in McCrory and Osceola, Valentine cards are winding down as workers shift to St Patrick’s Day and Easter orders. The firm ships millions daily, with about 1 billion Valentines produced yearly. The Osceola plant makes most Valentines, with 2200 styles and workers detailing the racks for shipment. Hallmark and American Greetings dominate the industry, Hallmark being a $3 billion privately held firm and American Greetings over $2.2 billion in revenue.
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Jim Farmer
American Greetings Factory
McCrory
Ark
Farmer
St. Patrick’s
American Greetings
Hallmark Cards Inc
Kansas City
Hallmark
Osceola
Arkansas
Lucille Ball
Marilyn Monroe
Cooper and Pirelli form major tire alliance
Cooper Tire & Co and Italy's Pirelli SpA announced a North and South American tire alliance to market and distribute tires, expand markets, and cut costs. Cooper will handle North American distribution. Pirelli will market Cooper tires in the region and Cooper will market Pirelli tires in South America.
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Findlay
Cooper Tire & Co
Italy
Pirelli Spa
South America
Cooper
Pirelli
United States
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Grobel
Japan
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd
Asia
Rooney
Giovanni Ferrario
Day traders face tax rules asIRS weighs trader status
Internet day trading turns thousands into investors with rapid buys and sells from home or office. The 1997 tax change creates a debate on who qualifies as a trader versus an investor and how gains are taxed. IRS proposals for trader status spark buzz and caution from tax experts about the complexity and potential missteps.
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Washington
Wall Street
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Mark Watson
Kpmg LLC
Chicago
Kaye Thomas
Andrea
Kramer
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Ohio
House Steel Caucus
Bob Ney
U.S. Customs Service
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Teggie
Lewinsky
Linda Gerstel
Ed Joyce
New York
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