Daily News For March 18, 2009

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Today's Daily News

Steel, Aluminum Shipments Down Again in February
Service centers continue to limit purchases, ship from inventory Click to continue

Caterpillar Announces Nearly 2,500 Layoffs
Five plants impacted by the announcement Click to continue

China Cans Coca-Cola Bid for Juice-maker
Coca-Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan would have a 'negative influence on competition' Click to continue

Rails Could Lose Last Antitrust Immunity
The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act would eliminate the last antitrust immunities railroads have. Click to continue

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House Prices vs Taxes and Zoning
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