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Today's Daily News

DHL Boosts Asia-U.S. Freight By Eight Tons A Day
Five new direct overnight flights will move from key Asia Pacific markets to the carrier's International Gateway at Kennedy International Airport. Read more

Boeing, Kaiser Extend Long-Term Supply Agreement
Kaiser Aluminum has entered into a long-term contract with Boeing to supply aluminum sheet and light-gauge plate commercial aircraft construction, extending an existing multi-year agreement for heavy-gauge that the two agreed to earlier this year. Read more

Despite Manufacturing Layoffs, Jobless Claims Decline
Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by more than 1,000 in New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Kentucky last week as manufacturers laid off workers. Read more

Trumpf To Construct Laser Factory
Trumpf Inc. will build a multi-million dollar, 64,000 sq. ft. laser facility on the campus of its U.S. headquarters in Farmington, CT. Read more


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Comments On: The Workforce: John J. Sweeney
"Unfortunately, on a day-to-day basis, organized labor is seen as an impediment to business rather than an ally...."
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Economic Outlook: Is Inflation Really Threatening?
"So is inflation really licked? Was Bernanke right after all?..."
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Discuss Immigration In The Forums
"If illegal immigration is actually good for the U.S economy, why haven't any of the supporters of this type of immigation proposed that the borders be fully OPENED!"
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