Archive for May, 2009
Obama Saving GM Needed Dealmaker Team to Break It in Bankruptcy
June 1 — On the evening of March 26, in a windowless room that once served as Teddy Roosevelt ’s White House office, President Barack Obama made decisions that would change the future of the U.S. auto industry.
Deadlines loom for stimulus’ green grants
States and cities across the nation are scrambling to meet a series of deadlines to tap into economic stimulus money available for energy-saving programs.
University of Tennessee panel to review savings ideas
A University of Tennessee trustees committee meets today to discuss cost-saving measures for the university, including a reorganization of system administration.
Saving Graces: Thrifty date ideas
Tired of staring at the same four walls? Want to get out of the house for an enjoyable evening or weekend afternoon date, but you’re strapped for cash?
Savings: The rise of the dental holiday
AUSTRALIANS needing expensive work on their teeth are looking overseas for cheaper alternatives.
Slower economy results in huge cost savings in construction of new high school
LAUREN CUTLER Today staff The tender has been awarded for the new Holy Trinity High School, and the recipient is the same contractor that built St. Martha School.
Breckenridge honors life-saving heroes
Fire, police, civilian make a difference
State furlough savings in question
MADISON — From University of Wisconsin-Madison basketball coach Bo Ryan to stem cell pioneer James Thomson, thousands of state employees paid at least partially by private or federal funds likely will have to take 16 unpaid days off over the next two years as mandated by Gov.
Pension age rise will cost money: unions
The federal government’s proposal to raise the pension age from 65 to 67 will cost money – not save it – two major Australian unions say.
Saving each other
Cathleen’s all-wood interior gleamed like glass on Newport Harbor as workers hurried to put the final touches on the restoration aboard the 1959, 50-foot sailboat one recent afternoon.
