ISM Services Index Improves, but Shows Contraction
The U.S. economy’s service showed continued contraction in March, but improved from February, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
April 3, 2008Corzine May Sue NYC Over Congestion-Fee Plan
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) may sue New York City over a planned congestion-fee program for central Manhattan, but the program is facing doubts from lawmakers in the New York State Assembly, the New York Post reported Thursday.
April 3, 2008Menlo Boosts Use of SmartWay-Approved Carriers
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
April 3, 2008California, 17 States Sue EPA on Greenhouse Gas Data
California and 17 other states have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seeking the release of a court-mandated determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health or welfare, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
April 3, 2008Officials Postpone Weekend Closures on Capital Beltway
Bad weather in the forecast has delayed closure of parts of Interstate 95/495 near Washington, D.C., that had been scheduled for this weekend, the Maryland State Highway Administration said.
April 2, 2008Bernanke Warns of Possible Recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress Wednesday that the U.S. economy may contract in the first half of this year, saying a recession was possible, the Associated Press reported.
April 2, 2008Factory Orders Fall 1.3% in February
Factory orders fell 1.3% in February, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 2, 2008Congress Grills Oil Executives on High Prices
A congressional panel questioned the huge profits of oil companies, as prices soared to records, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
April 2, 2008Road Safe America Backs ATA in Call for Speed Governors
Safety advocacy group Road Safe America said it supports an effort by American Trucking Associations in urging the federal government to order the use of speed governors on heavy-duty trucks.
April 2, 2008Oil Price Declines for Third Day
Crude oil futures fell for a third straight day Tuesday, slipping briefly below $100 a barrel before closing at $100.98 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.
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