Daily News For May 6, 2009

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Today's Daily News

Aleris Seeks to Extend its Bankruptcy Period
Aluminum producer wants more time for markets to settle Click to continue

U.S. Court Clears Way for Chrysler-Fiat Deal
Judge urged sale to be consummated but allowed for other bidders to join Click to continue

Monsanto Sues DuPont for Infringement
DuPont says Monsanto 'has a long history of using litigation and aggressive tactics to preserve their monopoly and attempt to intimidate customers.' Click to continue

Obesity, Diabetes Interfere with Workplace Productivity
According to a new study, obese workers with type 2 diabetes report less productivity on the job than their normal-weight co-workers, and diabetes itself also has an effect on work impairment. Click to continue

Major Retail Groups Merge
Two will join, seeking to create a single trade association to represent retail interests in Washington. Click to continue

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Trillions for Banks, A Dime for Manufacturers
"The best line in the letter, in my opinion, is this one..." Click to continue

The Great Comeback, Part 4: Environmental Assessment: Economy and Business Cycles
"Key factors that affect an environmental assessment within economic and business cycles are..." Click to continue

GlassDoor Brings Transparency To Salaries, From The CEO On Down
"Is your company on it? Or your competitor?..." Click to continue

Can Lean Thinking Save Your Life?
"My son-in-law Lawrence and I were half way up the 1,000 foot rock face and..." Click to continue

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