Archives for: April 2010, 01
Obama urges patience as health care law kicks in
By News on Apr 1, 2010
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Facing a public still wary of his massive health care overhaul, President Barack Obama urged Americans not to judge the nearly $1 trillion legislation he signed into law last week until the reforms take hold....New mileage rules: Pay more for cars, less at pump
By News on Apr 1, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Drivers will have to pay more for cars and trucks, but they'll save at the pump under tough new federal rules aimed at boosting mileage, cutting emissions and hastening the next generation of fuel-stingy hybrids and electric cars....Obama visits flood emergency site in Massachusetts
By News on Apr 1, 2010
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Detouring from his schedule, President Barack Obama on Thursday thanked emergency workers struggling against disastrous flooding in the Northeast....US manufacturing growth revs up, construction down
By News on Apr 1, 2010
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in March at its strongest pace in 5 1/2 years, leading the rebound from the recession on growth in exports and inventory rebuilding. Another drop in construction spending in February, however, underscored weakness in real estate....Administration releases new fuel efficiency rules
By News on Apr 1, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration set tougher gas mileage standards for new cars and trucks Thursday, spurring the next generation of fuel-sipping gas-electric hybrids, efficient engines and electric cars....