Daily News For September 15, 2006        


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Today's Daily News

Warning: Aerospace & Defense Companies At Fraud Risk
Fraud can range from improper payments to government officials to violations of U.S. Export Administration regulations. Read more

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits New Record
The monthly July 2006 trade deficit in goods and services shot up to $68.04 billion, the highest monthly total on record. Read more

Retailers Must Sell Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Ahead of the rest of the nation by six weeks, California is the first state to offer the ultra-clean fuel. Read more

Gerdau Ameristeel Closing Melt Shop
Explains the move is "consistent with global industry trends towards consolidation and rationalization." Read more

Buffett Delves Into Manufacturing
Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett paid a somewhat surprise visit to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Read more

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Manufacturing Talk: Large U.S. Manufacturers Need Level Playing Field
"Where is our President-appointed Manufacturing Czar?"
Are large U.S. manufacturers getting shortchanged?

Economic Outlook: Are You Better Off Now Than You Were Five Years Ago?
"Good post Michael...In response to the question, No I am not better off than 4 years ago."
Read economist Michael Evans' take on the last five years and leave your own comments.

I Had Lunch With Warren Buffett The Other Day
"When asked why Berkshire would invest in a so-called "traditional" manufacturing company like Iscar rather than a high-tech company, Buffett explained..."
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Evans On The Economy -- Beware Of The Sour Spot
The Fed must get serious on inflation now to stave off a serious recession later. Read more.



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