Daily News For May 12, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Former Energy Secretary Warns of 'Serious Challenges'
At Eaton energy conference, Abraham says U.S. energy policy will require collaboration of public and private sectors. Click to continue

Norfolk Southern Optimizes a Greener Supply Chain Network
Norfolk Southern Corp., one of the largest railroads in North America, has saved more than 100 customers millions of dollars a year in fuel and transport costs using a supply chain management solution. Click to continue

Former Auto Czar: GM, Chrysler on the Right Track
Obama's manufacturing and auto advisors say troubled companies are moving in the right direction, but remain works in progress. Click to continue

Romi Raises Bid for Hardinge by 25%
$10/share is called the final bid in proposed merger of machine tool builders Click to continue

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Production to Indian Facility
Will produce medium-sized excavators Click to continue

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Obama Doesn't Think Much of the iPad
"...the President is starting to sound more like a grumpy old fogey rather than the cagey campaigner who famously used social media..." Click to continue

Report: FDA Lacks Resources and Authority to Safeguard Food Supply
"Here are a few of the startling specifics..." Click to continue

More Eurozone Troubles
"The mess is much bigger than what one country could produce on its own..." Click to continue

You Can't Prevent Volcano-Sized Risks
"When it comes to managing risk, which is the better approach: prevention or response?..." Click to continue

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