Ford to Cut More Salaried Jobs Amid Slump
Ford Motor Co begins additional dismissals to cut 15 percent of salaried costs by Aug 1 as U.S. economy tightens. The automaker reports a 11.2 percent sales drop with a 14 percent hit to trucks. 200 plus contract workers were let go earlier, with more cuts expected due Thursday.
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McCain Obama Clash on Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
McCain and Obama dispute fuel efficiency standards as a policy clash. The debate touches on vehicle fuel efficiency goals and potential shifts from Arizona senator's past positions. A controversial $150 billion over ten years figure appears in the discussion.
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McCain Obama on CAFE mileage standards
Snapshot of McCain and Obama positions on CAFE rules from 2002 to 2007. McCain sponsored and voted on multiple measures. Obama supported some increases while others failed. Noting their votes and locations in Fresno and Albuquerque.
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Slowing Delivery Costs Push Firms Toward Cheaper Options
FedEx earnings slip as fuel surcharges rise to 32.5 percent and UPS reports flat overall volume while overnight air shipments fall and ground deliveries edge higher. Businesses scale back overnight shipping and seek second day or truck options amid a stagnant economy and high fuel costs.
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Rentometer helps check if rent is fair nationwide
Rentometer launched in 2006 by Investment Instruments Corp. in Newton Massachusetts offers a simple tool. Users enter an address current rent bedrooms and unit count to receive the regional median rent for that type of property. The site aids renters and landlords and features a Top 10 page of the most expensive rentals in the country.
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