Feds recruit on campus as government jobs rise
Students consider federal careers amid looming retirements and 250000 openings. At Champlain College and others, recruiters from Homeland Security and the State Department pitch stability and growth. The Partnership for Public Service links 380 colleges with 60 agencies to speed hiring while applicants push for shorter vetting.
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Old Mill antique shop opens in Elyria on Broad Street
The Old Mill, an Elyria antique shop owned by Frank Gonzalez, opened this month at 316 E Broad St in the former Eagles building. It offers antique furniture pottery glassware books and more with six vendors already set up. Plans include adding basement vendors expanding upstairs studio potential third floor rentals and a Dec 3 to 7 grand opening with limited hours 10 am to 6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and Sundays during events.
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McCain to Head Commerce Committee Prompts Business Optimism
Washington Republican victory shifts Commerce Committee leadership to John McCain, seen as pro business and likely to ease deregulation. Big players expect quicker moves to lift media ownership limits, though McCain remains independent and may oppose some industry positions. Analysts note his deregulatory stance contrasts Hollings and could shape FCC agenda and telecom policy.
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Precursor Group
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SBC Communications Inc
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Stocks rise as housing worries fade in high volume trading
Investors pushed the Dow up about 150 points and the Nasdaq over 40 as concerns over a housing slowdown receded. Analysts cited stronger third quarter results and optimism for 2003, with mutual funds driving buying in a late-year rally.
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Dollar gains as US equities lift markets worldwide
Solid rise in US equities propelled the dollar higher amid a shift from U.S. problems to global concerns. The Dow rose 148 points to 8,623, the euro slipped to $1.0018, and the yen traded at 122.65. Retail names Saks and Williams-Sonoma led gains in a brighter retail sector.
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Stephens Inc
New York
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Cibc World Markets
Maytag
Hewlett-Packard
Saks
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