Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from February 8 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from February 8 2003

KILL STORY: Economists See Silver Lining in U.S. Economic Situation.
February 8, 2003

Towns Surrounding Augusta, Ga., Eagerly Anticipate Freeway.
February 8, 2003

Augusta, Ga., Group Concentrates on Redevelopment of Downtown Areas.
February 8, 2003

Athens Banner-Herald, Ga., Don Nelson Column.
February 8, 2003... By Don Nelson, Athens Banner-Herald, Ga. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--GOLANS FIND SILVER LINING IN DOWNTOWN: The success of their first downtown Athens venture, Amber Dreams, has inspired Jill and Alex Golan to press on...

BellSouth Sues Sprint over Executive.
February 8, 2003

Jobless Rate Falls to 5.7 Percent.
February 8, 2003

Georgia House Bill on Lending Draws Flak from Rating Agency.
February 8, 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Retailing Column.
February 8, 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street Column.
February 8, 2003

Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., On The Move Column.
February 8, 2003

New Government Office Building to Rise in Goleta, Calif.
February 8, 2003

Beaumont, Texas, Not Preparing Students for Future Area Jobs, Says Professor.
February 8, 2003

Port Neches, Texas, Sues Kirby Inland Marine over Barge Mooring Facility.
February 8, 2003

West Orange, Texas, Neighborhood Seeks Relief from Rail Car Racket.
February 8, 2003

Hartford, Conn.-Area Leaders Deny Rumor of Move to Incorporate Planning Groups.
February 8, 2003

Automobile Dealer in Biloxi, Miss., Wins Quality Award.
February 8, 2003

Biloxi, Miss., Historical Executive Gets Knight Fellowship.
February 8, 2003

Plans for Southern Gaming Summit Move Forward.
February 8, 2003

Ocean Springs, Miss., First to Impose Impact Fees.
February 8, 2003

Iwo Jima Veterans Plan Reunion in Biloxi, Miss.
February 8, 2003

Boulder, Colo.-Based Firm Finds Business Duplicating DVDs.
February 8, 2003

Families Help Build New Homes in Brownsville, Texas.
February 8, 2003

Cape Cod, Mass., Technology Council Holds Networking Breakfast.
February 8, 2003

Higher Alert Means Tighter Airport Security in Charlotte, N.C.
February 8, 2003

South Carolina Commerce Data Shows Slowing Trend for New Plants, New Jobs.
February 8, 2003

Federal Reserve to Consolidate Columbia, S.C., Charlotte, N.C., Check Centers.
February 8, 2003

Allstate Wants to Raise Rates in South Carolina.
February 8, 2003

South Carolina Reinsurer Faces Financial Troubles, Lawsuits.
February 8, 2003

Blockbuster Cuts Workforce in Dallas.
February 8, 2003

Brinker International Sues Auditor over Failed Investment.
February 8, 2003

CORRECTION: Medical Spending Will More than Double in 10 Years, Agency Says.
February 8, 2003

Possibility of War Sends Crude Oil Prices Above $35 a Barrel.
February 8, 2003

Jobless Report Baffles Economists.
February 8, 2003

Military Stores Offer Treats for U.S. Soldiers in Kuwait.
February 8, 2003

Journey Successful So Far for Nation's Largest Corporate Online Booking Firm.
February 8, 2003

Long or Short, Some Economic Shock Waves Are Ahead for U.S.
February 8, 2003

Energy Secretary Repeats President's Proposal to Help Fuel-Cell Research.
February 8, 2003

Erie, Pa., Airport Steps Up Searches, Halts Drop-Offs.
February 8, 2003

Portland, Maine, Chamber of Commerce Submits Economic Plan to Legislature.
February 8, 2003

Former Massaponax, Va., Outlet Center Changes Focus to Serve Local Community.
February 8, 2003

Florida's Lieutenant Governor Will Double Salary with New Job at University.
February 8, 2003

Former Fresno, Calif., Furniture Manufacturer Opens Retail Outlet.
February 8, 2003

Federal Funds for Religious Charities Raises Accountability Issue.
February 8, 2003

Cuts in Texas Prison Budget May Hit Health, Rehabilitation Services.
February 8, 2003

Professor in Texas Going Home to Teach in Kabul for a Year.
February 8, 2003

Colorado Springs, Colo., Technology Incubator Helped Create 40 Jobs.
February 8, 2003

Harrisburg, Pa., Xcel Subsidiary Receives Approval to Raise Steam Rates.
February 8, 2003

Houston Chronicle Computing Column.
February 8, 2003

El Paso Corp. Wants Class-Action Suit Thrown Out.
February 8, 2003

CenterPoint Energy to Delay Dividend Decision.
February 8, 2003

Lawyers for Former Enron Financial Officer Seek Delay.
February 8, 2003

Texas Representative Revives Bill Requiring Firms to Reveal Insurance Coverage.
February 8, 2003

Houston-Based Oilfield Drill Pipe Maker Reduces Work Force.
February 8, 2003

Harlingen, Texas, Applauds Joint Proposal to Relocate Railroad Tracks.
February 8, 2003

San Benito, Texas, Uncertain about Committing to Help Relocate Railroad Tracks.
February 8, 2003

Maritime Community Speaks Out about Port Security in Jacksonville, Fla.
February 8, 2003

Non-Profits in Jacksonville, Fla., Struggle with Workers' Compensation Plans.
February 8, 2003

American Century Negotiates to Shed Record-Keeping Company.
February 8, 2003

Another Casino Proposal Is Made for Area Around Kansas Speedway.
February 8, 2003

GM to Add Third Shift, Hundreds of Jobs in Kansas City, Kan.
February 8, 2003

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column.
February 8, 2003... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--A budding bid in Topeka to repeal the sales tax exemption on prescription drugs is one of the best arguments yet for opposing sales taxes on Internet...

Pharmacist's Wife Gets One Day of Probation for Making False Statement to FBI.
February 8, 2003

Fitch Ratings Sees `Constructive' Events at Westar Energy.
February 8, 2003

Salina, Kan., Resident Plans Large-Scale Development on Family-Owned Land.
February 8, 2003

Kansas Librarians Lobby to Protect Their Share of Scarce State Funds.
February 8, 2003

Long Beach, Calif., Convention Center Hosts Meeting about Urban Revitalization.
February 8, 2003

California Housing Affordability Index Drops in December 2002.
February 8, 2003

Long Beach, Calif., Medical Center Downgraded on Revenue Bonds.
February 8, 2003

Locked Dona Ana County, N.M., Ballot Box Cut Open.
February 8, 2003

Las Cruces, N.M., Convention Center Clears First Senate Committee.
February 8, 2003

Las Cruces, N.M.-Area Farmers Plan for Water Shortage.
February 8, 2003

Gas Prices on the Rise in Las Cruces, N.M.
February 8, 2003

Las Cruces, N.M., Mayoral Candidates to Meet in TV Forum.
February 8, 2003

Phone Message Leads Las Cruces, N.M., Callers to Phone Sex Service.
February 8, 2003

Auditors Question Some Procedures in Las Cruces, N.M.-Area School District.
February 8, 2003

Director Hopes to Spur Kansas University Business Center.
February 8, 2003

Kansas Governor Makes Case for More Minorities on Bench.
February 8, 2003

New York Times Publisher Says Editorial Board Is Undecided about Possible War.
February 8, 2003

Bank in Lexington, Ky., Caters to Hispanics, Blacks, Low-Income Areas.
February 8, 2003

Shops, Arena Planned for Lexington, Ky., Not Included in State Spending Plan.
February 8, 2003

Residents Will Have Say-So in Macon, Ga.-Area's Development Planning.
February 8, 2003

Georgetown Steel's Union Members to Vote on Compromise Package.
February 8, 2003

South Carolina Leaders Discuss Prospects for Tourism Industry in 2003.
February 8, 2003

Israelis Take Face Possible Attack by Iraq with Bravado, Resignation.
February 8, 2003