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ROCHELLE RILEY | OFF THE PAGE: Kucinich wakes up Democrats
26.08.2008 18:42
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U.S. Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich went to church at the Democratic National Convention today. Kucinich preached. I mean he preached like he'd had some lessons from the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Michigan autoworker asks Democratic Convention for
26.08.2008 18:42
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DENVER -- Autoworker Robin Golden told the Democratic National Convention tonight of the problems he faces: His job in Grand Rapids will disappear in two weeks, outsourced to Mexico.
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MARK SNYDER'S BLOG: Rodriguez seems OK with playing Sheridan and Threet
26.08.2008 15:32
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To hear Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez discuss the battle between Steven Threet and Nick Sheridan, it seems he's perfectly content with a job-sharing situation — at least for Saturday's opener against Utah.
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Barb Arrigo: Poor, poor Michigan
26.08.2008 15:32
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Just in case you weren't depressed enough, the U.S. Census Bureau released a raft of statistics that emphasize Michigan's continuing decline:
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Northwest to begin charging new baggage fees Thursday
26.08.2008 14:40
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They'll get you coming and going. Just like many of its competitors, Northwest Airlines starts charging Thursday for checked baggage on all domestic flights.
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FDIC: 117 troubled banks, highest level since 2003
26.08.2008 14:40
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WASHINGTON — The number of troubled U.S. banks leaped to the highest level in about five years and bank profits plunged by 86% in the second quarter, as slumps in the housing and credit markets continued.
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Baseball will start using instant replay on Thursday
26.08.2008 12:31
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Major League Baseball has reversed its long-standing opposition to instant replay and will allow umpires to check video on home run calls in series that start Thursday, a person familiar with the announcement told The Associated Press.
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Baseball will start using instant replay on Thursday
26.08.2008 12:31
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Major League Baseball has reversed its long-standing opposition to instant replay and will allow umpires to check video on home run calls in series that start Thursday, a person familiar with the announcement told The Associated Press.
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MARK SNYDER'S BLOG: Rodriguez seems OK with playing Sheridan and Threet
26.08.2008 12:31
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To hear Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez discuss the battle between Steven Threet and Nick Sheridan, it seems he's perfectly content with a job-sharing situation — at least for Saturday's opener against Utah.
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Material costs, drop in revenue break Cadence
26.08.2008 12:31
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Troy-based Cadence Innovation LLC said Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware because of rising raw material costs and declining production volume.
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Material costs, drop in revenue break Cadence
26.08.2008 12:31
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Troy-based Cadence Innovation LLC said Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware because of rising raw material costs and declining production volume.
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Ford to invest $75 million in Michigan Truck Plant
26.08.2008 08:36
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Ford Motor Co., which has lost $8.6 billion through the first half of this year because of falling sales, especially of large trucks, will invest $75 million in Michigan Truck Plant's body shop to prepare for small-vehicle production.
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Ford to invest $75 million in Michigan Truck Plant
26.08.2008 08:36
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Ford Motor Co., which has lost $8.6 billion through the first half of this year because of falling sales, especially of large trucks, will invest $75 million in Michigan Truck Plant's body shop to prepare for small-vehicle production.
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Nation's new-home sales up slightly in July
26.08.2008 08:36
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New home sales nationally edged up 2.4% in July, but were still down considerably from this time last year.
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ROCHELLE RILEY | OFF THE PAGE: Time for Hillary Clinton to make a decision
26.08.2008 05:44
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The Democratic National Convention that has drawn tens of thousands to the Mile High City is supposed to be an opportunity to take care of committee business and formally nominate a presidential nominee. But it is becoming more "Days of Our Lives" episode than The History Channel special.
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