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"Salary Hikes Unchanged from 2003, Conference Board Finds"
Thursday, June 24, 2004"NEW YORK -- A sense of caution prevails in the U.S. business community that has resulted in budgets for salary increases remaining virtually the same as last year, The Conference Board reported Thursday."Although U.S. business continues to rebound from the economic downturn, companies are still paying close attention to cost control," says Charles Peck, The Conference Board's compensation specialist.
"Business Roundtable Urges Fight Against Bribery, Corruption"
Thursday, June 24, 2004"NEW YORK -- Hank McKinnell, chairman of Business Roundtable and chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer Inc., yesterday called on the private sector, government and international organizations to renew the battle against bribery and corruption throughout the world, or face continued impediments to vibrant economic growth.McKinnell spoke before 400 top executives and government ministers at the United Nations. In his speech, McKinnell asked for an international initiative against bribery and corruption, which is high on the Business Roundtable agenda for economic growth.
"Marketers Who Send Junk Mail Not Welcome, Group Claims"
Thursday, June 24, 2004"TAKOMA PARK, Md. -- This Sunday being the anniversary of the National Do Not Call Registry, the Center for a New American Dream is using the occasion to ask Congress to commission another registry that would let citizens opt out of junk mail. "At long last, Americans can eat dinner free from the incessant harangue of telemarketers," said New Dream President Betsy Taylor. "We should also be able to open our mailboxes with similar peace-of-mind. Let's face it -- how many Americans actually want junk mail?
Pennsylvania to Save $3.5 M on Cleaning Supplies
Thursday, June 24, 2004HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded four new state contracts for cleaning supplies that will save taxpayers $3.5 million annually, and nearly one third of the value of the contracts will go to minority- and women-owned businesses.Quality Assured Merchandise of New Kensington, Pa., a certified woman-owned business, and 503 Corporation of Philadelphia, a certified minority-owned business, have partnered with prime vendors to fulfill portions of the contracts, said Don Cunningham, Pa.
'Best Practices' Publication Guides Local Government
Thursday, June 24, 2004COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Auditor Betty Montgomery has issued a new publication designed to help local government officials make more efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars. The first issue of "Best Practices" contains an overview of financial forecasting.
Mahoning Valley Buyers Insist on the Perfect House
Thursday, June 24, 2004From Our MidJune Print EditionBy Dan O'BrienWith a hefty inventory of houses in the Youngstown-Warren region and interestrates still low, would-be home buyers can afford to be picky.And picky they are, say area real estate agents, as the selling season hits full stride."They want a perfect home that's absolutely perfect," says Karen Ament, president of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors, Boardman.
Bush Makes Gains on Personal Traits, Some Issues"
Thursday, June 24, 2004PHILADELPHIA -- In a period marked by his eulogy for Ronald Reagan, United Nations approval of sovereignty transfer in Iraq while terrorist strikes continued amid reports of good economic news, George W.
Baby Bells Paying to Play
Thursday, June 24, 2004By John DunbarCenter for Public IntegrityWASHINGTON -- The four regional Bell operating companies remaining from the break-up of AT&T accounted for roughly two-thirds of all Federal Communications Commission fines and settlements paid since January 2000, according to an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity. The majority of the total was paid by companies that ran afoul of rules written to create competition in local telephone markets.
RMI Secures $6M Defense Department Contract
Thursday, June 24, 2004WASHINGTON -- Despite an eight-month union lockout that has no end in sight, RMI Titanium Co., Niles, is still able to secure a $6 million contract from the Defense Department for weapons research. U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette of Concord, R-14, yesterday announced the allocation is contained in the fiscal Defense Appropriations Bill, which was approved yesterday in the House of Representatives by a vote of 403-17.
Dana Corp., Bendix Form Joint Venture"
Thursday, June 24, 2004TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dana Corp. has formed a joint venture with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Elyria, Ohio, focused on commercial vehicle foundation brake components and technologies. The joint venture will operate under the name Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC.The move combines and expands complementing technologies, making available a comprehensive range of wheel-end brake products as well as related aftermarket parts for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the companies.