Pakistan textile executives seek damage control in U S meeting
In Charlotte, Pakistani textile chiefs led by Abdul Razak Dawood sought to reassure U S buyers after negative image backlash from protests and CNN coverage. They stressed a strong industry employing 1.5 million and noted tightened port security while Afghanistan war risks loom. Aleema Khan of Cotton Connection urged resilience.
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Belal Ahmad
Ammar Textiles
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Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Aleema Khan
Cotton Connection
Local auto dealer wins Cheerwine Win A Wad prize
Mark Sims owner of Mark Sims Auto Sales in Lowell is the latest $1,000 winner in Cheerwine under the cap contest. His 15 year old son found the winning cap while the family was at Harris Teeter Union Road and noticed the prize. The contest runs through 2001 with marks on two liter and 20 ounce Cheerwine bottles and additional $1,000 prizes for regional contestants at cheerwine.com.
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Harris Teeter
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Family SharePlan
Emily SharePlan
Verizon Wireless
Fright of low fuel prices expected this winter
Washington reports lower energy costs for gasoline and heating fuels this winter due to ample inventories and weak demand. Heating oil, natural gas and propane are set to fall, with natural gas prices easing from last year’s peak. Refiners increase heating oil amid jet fuel shifts, boosting supplies and pressuring prices downward.
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EIA
Bush proposes 60 to 75 billion stimulus amid war prep
Bush urges quick passage of a stimulus plan to revive the economy as Americans fear recession. He proposes a 60 to 75 billion package, including a 3 billion job training and health care aid, with unemployment benefits extended and bipartisan support sought. Daschle warns gaps remain and deficits loom. Governors echo calls for flexible spending.
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