Venezuelan strike paralyzes economy and loyalist crackdown
Thousands of businesses closed and millions stayed home as Fedecamaras led a 12 hour nationwide strike against President Hugo Chavez. Chavez accused corrupt elites of conspiring, moved to regulate media coverage, and vowed to uphold the 49 laws despite opposition.
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Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
Chavez
Bloque de Prensa
Confederation of Venezuelan Workers
Delphi to Cut 1,400 More Jobs Amid Auto Sales Slump
Delphi Automotive Systems, the largest auto supplier, said it will cut 1,400 more salaried positions through buyouts due to an expected downturn in new car sales in 2002. The company forecasts 2002 global sales at 25.5 billion and U.S. vehicle sales around 15.2 million, with net income seen at 275 million excluding restructuring charges.
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Detroit
Delphi Automotive Systems Inc
Troy
Alan Dawes
United States
Dawes
Delphi
Delco Remy International Inc
Acela Express speeds and funding woes expand rail push
Acela Express began service December 11, 2000, with 16 trains built by Bombardier Transportation and Alstom awaiting four more. Ridership climbs post 9/11 amid debate over $12 billion in track upgrades and funding splits in Congress. States map 110 mph routes, while critics warn forecasts may be optimistic.
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Amtrak
Canada
Bombardier ‘Transportation
France
Alstom Ltd
New York
Philadelphia
Northeast
Congress
House Transportation Committee
Don Young
Alaska
North Carolina
Virginia
Washington
Charlotte
California
Mohican sale prompts community concern in Lincolnton
Lincolnton officials and business leaders discuss the potential sale of Mohican, a major local employer using over 1 million gallons of water annually. They note substantial tax contributions and workforce impact, urging a continuation of current operations if the sale proceeds.
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Emory
Lincoln County
Stan Kiser
Mohican
Stimulus politics split over House bill and Senate tests
Democrats tout a $24 billion ten year corporate tax break in the House stimulus plan while Republicans face attacks over unemployment and economy. GOP strategists consider a second plan and Daschle is attacked as obstructionist as Bush’s popularity stays high.
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Dick Armey
R-Texas
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Bush
Fleischer
Stanley Greenberg
James Carville
Bob Shrum
Nita Lowey
D-N.y
George Bush
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