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Fiat Takes Majority Control of Chrysler; New Minivans High on List
The purchase of the government shares comes roughly two years after Chrysler declared bankruptcy on June 10, 2009. The US Treasury initially invested $12.5 billion in Chrysler in 2009, and has so far recovered some $11.2 billion from the company to
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A
Family considers new alfalfa variety's role in no-till rotation
Alfalfa, as a high-traffic crop, is more susceptible to hard packing, Jameson added. Whereas he used to keep an alfalfa stand in production up to 11 or more years, he would reduce the life of his no-till Roundup Ready alfalfa to half or one-quarter of
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A
Defense Ministry's spokesman: Punishment of the law breakers, those abusing
“Every serviceman, who makes a mistake, is punished for his actions by the ministry's leadership and is brought to justice. As a part of the struggle against corruption in Azerbaijan, the Defense Ministry will further investigate the activity of
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A
A Battle Over Memory and Justice
For many voters, the election is not just about politics and economics – it's a battle over memory and justice. Despite her support at the polls, many human rights activists in Peru believe the younger Fujimori signals the resurgence of her father's
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:36A
Seeing devastation through the lens
Every single law enforcement person we encountered was approachable, talkative, kind and compassionate. Churches of every denomination — Mormons, Baptist, Christian, whatever — were there offering relief. Bright yellow vests on thousands of volunteers
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:36A
Hoover Tactical Firearms gun store to relocate, expand with shooting ranges
The grocery store has been vacant since it was liquidated and closed following the company's 2009 bankruptcy. Smith said the business has been trying to buy the Bruno's space for more than a year, and the deal finally went through.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:35A
Vermilion Parish School Board vote ends single-sex classes
The board's attorney, Calvin "Woody" Woodruff, says the decision should make moot an ACLU of Louisiana lawsuit filed in 2009 by a Rost parent and her two daughters. The suit claimed the classes are discriminatory and violated students' rights to an
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:35A
Temporary Restraining Order Stops White Street Landfill Negotiations
The restraining order will immediately halt negotiations between City officials and the two companies that are candidates for running the city's waste management services, Staff Attorney Chris Brook with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice said.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:35A
Age discrimination lawsuit filed against Tyler business
MARSHALL - After nearly two decades of employment, a Smith County resident lost her job and has filed a lawsuit claiming she is the victim of age discrimination. Sue Jeans filed suit against Central Venture, doing business as Central Title Co.,
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:35A
Ray will be missed
I did not know Ray Peck well, but we did exchange thoughts at peace and justice events, and I very much appreciated the wisdom of his regular opinion letters in the IR and the former Queen City News. Ray had a passion to speak out and help to create a
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:34A
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