Administration mulls easing gasoline rules to boost supply
The Bush administration weighs relaxing environmental requirements for many gasoline blends and expediting refinery permits to curb prices. Commerce Secretary Evans cites record $2.06 average price and changes in driving habits while touting potential use of fewer boutique fuels to improve import options. Environmental Defense counterpoints the public health benefits of cleaner blends.
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Gas price outlook debate with AUTO official Timothy Hamilton
Tim Hamilton, long a nuisance to oil executives, discusses rising gasoline prices and refinery constraints. He argues prices are driven by refined fuel shortages, not crude costs, and criticizes crude-linked explanations. He urges consumer behavior changes and strategic gasoline storage to blunt price spikes.
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Fuel Cost Calculator Estimates Memorial Day Trip
The Tacoma News Tribune reports AAA and fuel cost tools that let drivers estimate trip costs to major U S cities. Enter your area destination vehicle details to compute fuel expenses with pump prices included.
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Lorain County Boot Camp Offers Free Career Sessions
Lorain County Community College will continue its Career Boot Camp through the summer. Four hour sessions cover career interests, values and job trends. Open to students, dislocated workers and retirees, with sessions June 1 22 and 29. Reservations 366 4076.
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EMH Regional Health System earns top 100 hospitals honor
EMH Regional Medical Center was named one of the nations top 100 hospitals for the fourth straight year by Solucient. The ranking recognizes excellence in quality of care operational efficiency financial performance and adaptability. EMH officials called the award a result of staff and physician teamwork and a focus on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
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Nordson earnings double on strong demand and currency
Nordson Corp earnings for the fiscal second quarter ended May 2 rose to 16.7 million dollars or 46 cents per share from 8.1 million or 24 cents a year earlier. Sales climbed 18 percent to 196.6 million dollars from 166.7 million. Analysts expected 41 cents a share on 191.6 million in sales.
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