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Sunbelt Rentals Acquires NationsRent Co.
Sunbelt Rentals has acquired NationsRent Co. in a merger, the construction equipment rental company said Friday.
September 5, 2006Diesel Average Falls 6 Cents to $2.967
Diesel fuel’s average national price fell 6 cents to $2.967, the Department of Energy reported Tuesday.
September 5, 2006Bush Nominates Mary Peters as New DOT Secretary
President Bush has chosen former federal highway administrator Mary Peters to succeed Norman Mineta as secretary of transportation, the Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing a senior administration official.
September 5, 2006Gulf of Mexico Oil Discovery Could Increase U.S. Reserves by 50%
A newly discovered oil and gas pool in a deep-water region of the Gulf of Mexico could increase U.S. reserves by about 50%, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
September 5, 2006Construction Spending in July Plunges 1.2%
Construction spending plunged 1.2% in July, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 1, 2006California Debuts Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel
Retailers in California must begin selling ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel Friday, making it the first state to require its sale.
September 1, 2006ISM Manufacturing Index Falls in August
The Institute for Supply Management said Friday its manufacturing index dipped to 54.5 in August.
September 1, 2006August Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.7%
U.S. companies added 128,000 workers in August, pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.7% for the month, the Labor Department reported Friday.
September 1, 2006UPS, Teamsters to Begin Talks Sept. 19
UPS Inc. and the Teamsters union will begin negotiations on a new contract Sept. 19, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.
September 1, 2006Delphi Posts $534 Million July Loss
Truck and auto parts manufacturer Delphi Corp. said it had a net loss of $534 million in July, Bloomberg News reported Thursday..
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