Accountants reject loan splitting plan in banking rule debate
Washington AP opposition from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants challenges the Bush administration loan splitting proposal aimed at easing the credit crunch. Regulators and lawmakers debate accounting changes, with critics warning of implementation problems and the risk of misusing financial reporting to drive policy.
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Chrysler tests flexible fuel sensor for smart cars
Chrysler Corp unveiled a sensor system to support flexible fuel vehicles. The small unit measures gasoline to methanol ratios and automatically adjusts spark and fuel injection. Vehicles like the LH 1993 models, Dodge Spirit and Plymouth Acclaim could use it, costing about $100 per car.
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Neil Bush Earned 300000 From Loss-Making Apex Energy
A congressional staff study says Neil Bush, partner at Apex Energy in Denver, earned about 300000 over two years while the startup lost over 700000 in its first year. The report finds no evidence of illegal conduct, though critics call the venture a risky SBA backed investment.
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Kidron Livestock Auction Clears Light Market on Thursday
Kidron consignments were lighter as market hogs rose to 35435 top. Feeder pigs 50-60 lb brought 56.50 to 65.50, back-to-the-farm calves 135 to 200, cows 46.75 to 59, hay prices down, no sale next Thursday for holiday, sale Friday May 10 at 7:20. Total head 2685 from 515 consignors with hay and straw offerings listed.
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House panel urged to OK Chicago-Florida Amtrak line
U S representatives from Indiana Tennessee and Georgia urged a House subcommittee to back a revived Floridian route at a cost of about 180 million dollars for new trains and 18 million annually in subsidies. Georgia pledges 10 million to help subsidize the service aimed to run before the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, though money remains tight and early approval unlikely.
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