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Carnival Triumph breaks free of moorings; shipyard worker missing
Carnival's cursed cruise ship Triumph broke loose from its moorings Wednesday when strong winds hit Mobile, Ala., and two shipyard workers fell into the Mobile River. One was still missing by evening. Helicopters and search teams scoured the river...
Tags: National Weather Service, Shipbuilding, Festive Events, Manufacturing and Engineering, Arts and Culture
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South Dakota attempting to lure Minnesota businesses
Over the years, a steady trickle of Minnesota companies have been coming to South Dakota because of its favorable business climate, but that might turn into a gusher if Gov. Mark Dayton's plan to increase taxes on Minnesota businesses becomes law. At...
Tags: Politics, Taxation, Regional Authority, Government, Economic Policy
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White House, defense industry officials meet to discuss cuts
With automatic federal spending cuts set to hit the defense industry on March 1, senior White House officials met with chief executives from contractors to discuss the potential impact. White House spokesman Jay Carney made the disclosure Wednesday...
Tags: Jay Carney, Defense Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Congress, Huntington Ingalls Industries
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Rep. Randy Forbes visiting shipyards in Hampton Roads
Eyeing budget problems galore, Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Chesapeake, is visiting six shipyards in Hampton Roads today and Friday to gauge how deep cuts in defense spending will hurt business. He'll stop at Newport News Shipbuilding and five shipyards in...
Tags: Newport News Shipbuilding, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Shipbuilding, Aircraft Carriers, Manufacturing and Engineering
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United Way kicks off fundraiser for $675,000 goal
It has become a musical tradition at the annual United Way kickoff breakfast: For the fourth time, guitarist Rodney Johnson performed a song at Thursday’s campaign launch. Johnson was introduced by Tom Agnitsch, executive director of United Way of...Tags: Autism, Music, Entertainment, United Way
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Man fired for obesity wins $55,000
KIAHBig news for Ronald Kratz, II, the guy who was fired from his warehouse job in Sealy for being too fat. Well, this week the big guy got paid! Back in 2009, BAE Systems decided Ron's weight, 680-pounds, made him too big to do his job. He was over 400...Tags: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Employment, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Employment Opportunities
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Radford Army Ammunition plant preparing for management change
New River Valley ReporterOne of the New River Valley's longest running employers is on the verge of changing management. The Radford Army Ammunition plant will soon be managed by BAE Systems. We spoke with BAE Systems, and asked them about jobs possibly being lost. The...Tags: Radford (Radford, Virginia)
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Organizers tout benefits of Johnstown Showcase for Commerce
Daily American Staff WriterEvent coordinators are touting the benefits of the 22nd annual Johnstown Showcase for Commerce despite a dwindling number of exhibitors and attendees. One-hundred and eight exhibitors are registered for the event, which runs Tuesday through Thursday....Tags: Defense Equipment, John P Murtha, Music, Mark Critz, Companies and Corporations
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BAE Systems York Announces Layoffs for the Summer
Content ManagerOne of York County's largest employers is laying off workers. BAE Systems Land & Armaments in West Manchester Township says it will temporarily furlough about 210 Bradley production line employees for 30 days from mid-July through mid-August. A company...Tags: Career and Workplace, Layoffs and Downsizing, Industrial Production, Job Layoffs, U.S. Department of Defense
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Wal-Mart Silenced Mexican Bribe Inquiry
Reuters(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer, squelched an internal investigation into allegations of bribery at its Mexican subsidiary instead of broadening the probe, the New York Times reported on Saturday. The Times said that in...Tags: The New York Times, Consumer Goods Industries, Companies and Corporations, S&P 500, Mexico City
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