Daily News For March 9, 2009

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Today's Daily News

Alcoa Seeks to Sell Hungarian Plants
Alcoa's global downsizing program includes plans to sell two plants in Hungary. The facilities are a wiring harness plant in Mor, and Alcoa-Kofem Kft. in Szekesfehervar, where automotive products are produced. Click to continue

Merck, Schering-Plough Announce Merger
Deal valued at $41 billion Click to continue

Cargo Security Screening Deadline Won't Be Met
In testimony to the House Committee on Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the 2010 deadline for cargo screening won't be met. Click to continue

Leasing and Supply Chain Experts Team Up
To provide solutions for logistics campuses and distribution centers (DCs), Institute St. Onge has joined in a strategic partnership with Somerset Capital Group, Ltd. Click to continue

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