Kroger CEO Dillon still expects union accord in Colorado after latest contract rejectionOctober 7th, 2009 Kroger CEO expects Colorado labor pact, eventuallyCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co.'s chief executive says he remains confident of working out a settlement with grocery workers in Colorado. Colorado union officials say employees at the Cincinnati-based company's King Soopers and City Market chains overwhelmingly rejected the company's latest contract offer in voting that ended Tuesday.
Pilots hope balloons make it back from China in time for NM balloon fiestaOctober 2nd, 2009 Balloon Fiesta pilots wait for balloons from ChinaALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov.
American Express eliminates inactivity fee from gift cardsSeptember 30th, 2009 American Express drops gift card dormancy feeNEW YORK — At a time when credit and debit card fees are under fire, American Express Co. said Wednesday it will no longer charge monthly fees on its gift cards.
Corps of Engineers gives contract to Tetra Tech, URS and a URS-Brown & Caldwell joint ventureSeptember 16th, 2009 Tetra Tech gets Army Corps of Engineers contractPASEDENA, Calif. — The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract, with a top value of $38 million, for civil projects and military planning in various Western states to three companies, Tetra Tech Inc.
Goodyear and Steelworkers extend contract until Aug. 29August 12th, 2009 Goodyear, Steelworkers extend contract 2nd timeAKRON, Ohio — For the second time, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers of America have extended their national contract, this time until Aug.
NCAA, other leagues say Delaware officials are trying to delay ruling on sports bettingAugust 4th, 2009 Leagues seek ruling on sports betting in Del.DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are trying to delay a decision that might stop a sports betting lottery from kicking off in September, an attorney said in court papers Monday.
Mexico announces plans to issue national identity card for its citizensJuly 29th, 2009 Mexico to issue citizens national identity cardMEXICO CITY — President Felipe Calderon says Mexico will start issuing nationwide identity cards for its citizens starting this year, and by 2012 everyone will have one. The cards will carry the bearer's photograph.
Smithfield Packing, union agree on contract at huge NC plant, schedule vote to start June 30June 26th, 2009 Smithfield Packing, union agree on NC contractTAR HEEL, N.C. — Smithfield Packing Co.
Oakland, Calif., approves ID cards for city residents, including illegal immigrantsJune 3rd, 2009 California city approves ID cards for residentsOAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland is set to become the third U.S.
Mark Martin will drive a full Cup schedule for Hendrick Motorsports in 2010May 6th, 2009 Mark Martin to drive full schedule in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Martin doesn't want to drive race cars forever.
Obama says waterboarding is torture, violates nation's ideals and valuesApril 30th, 2009 Obama says torture violates nation's idealsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling waterboarding torture and an act that violates the nation's ideals and values, and he says that's why he decided to ban the practice. Answering questions at a prime-time news conference, Obama said Wednesday the American people will eventually recognize that banning torture enhances the U.S.
IPL submits third schedule to home ministryMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Premier League organisers Tuesday submitted yet another revised schedule to the Home Ministry in a bid to salvage the high-profile Twenty20 cricket event that has run into trouble because of security concerns. 'A fresh schedule has been received.
IPL submits re-revised schedule to Home MinistryMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Organisers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday submitted a re-revised tournament schedule to the Union Home Ministry. The action was taken after the Home Ministry advised IPL organisers that it may not be possible to hold the Twenty20 series as per its previous revised schedule.
IPL on, but with a new schedule: Lalit ModiMarch 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Indian Premier League (IPL) will soon have a new schedule, IPL chief Lalit Modi said here Friday and stressed that the tournament was on. 'We will shortly have a new schedule out,' Modi told reporters, adding that there would be no matches on the day of the counting - May 16.
Sponsors and partners are not pulling out, says IPL chief ModiFebruary 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi Friday assured all the team owners that none of the sponsors or partners are pulling out of the second edition of the Twenty20 extravaganza. 'I want to make it amply clear that all our sponsors and partners are still on board.
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