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    Today's Headlines October 12, 2009    
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GM Sets New Sales Record In China
General Motors said it sold a total of 181,148 vehicles in China in September; total sales for first 9 months of the year rose 55 percent to nearly 1.3 million vehicles...  continue

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows
Commerce Department said trade deficit declined 3.5 percent in August to $30.7 billion, surprising economists who had expected an imbalance of $33 billion...  continue


N.C. Demands Dell Pay Back Incentives
North Carolina governor told Dell the state expects back every ‘red cent’ it's owed in tax breaks and other benefits after computer maker announced closing of its N.C. plant...  continue

Ford Union Leaders Meeting In Detroit
United Auto Workers union has summoned representatives from Ford factories across the nation to Detroit on Tuesday to discuss contract talks with the automaker...  continue

Packaging Corp. Invests $215M To Cut Energy Use
Cardboard box maker Packaging Corp. of America will invest $215 million on projects aimed at reducing fuel and electricity costs at two plants...  continue


Tech Industry Faces More Antitrust Scrutiny
Justice Department's antitrust division will take a tough look at potential abuses of market power across some of nation's biggest industries, including high tech and telecom...  continue

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider E-Waste Bill
Legislation would require manufacturers of electronics sold in Wisconsin to take responsibility for collecting and disposing discarded household devices...  continue

Canada's Unemployment Rate Falls
Unemployment rate fell for first time in nearly a year to 8.4 percent last month, in perhaps clearest indication Canada's labor market may recover sooner than expected...  continue

LED-Maker To Add 575 Jobs At N.C. Plant
Cree Inc., a maker of energy-efficient lighting elements, is expanding its North Carolina operations and plans to add 575 jobs in the next three years...  continue