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Created by The Packer's National Editor Tom Karst

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

EPA: Global warming endangers health... for real

News that the EPA has sent a proposal to the White House stating that global warming is endangering the public health and welfare. Pundits say this could "light a fire" under Congress to get moving on global warming legislation, which in the end could endanger the pocketbooks of many Americans.

More headlines today


Florida growers wary of getting squeezed WSJ
Industry considers whether Brazil is dumping FCOJ

Sustainability back in fastion IHT
Sustainability is back in fashion; a focus on environmentally friendly clothing in lieu of the $1,000 handbag

Trucker shuts Philadelphia site Philly Inquirer
USF Holland Inc. closing its Philly truck terminal April 3, to lay off 72


Recession reshapes trucking JOC
Almost one quarter of truckload carriers surveyed say they will seriously consider leaving the business if tonnage does not increase in the next six months -- as if they had a choice.
LA mayor responds to court port decision Thetrucker.com

Tentatve trade deal between South Korea, Europe NYT
Congress has still not ratified U.S.-Korea trade pact; this could increase the pressure

Dominion Citrus announces asset purchase agreement Marketwire

Students craft their own cafeteria offerings Baltimore Sun

Five appointed to board of citrus nonprofit The Ledger
to manage citrus disease research projects in Florida

Prospects for new citrus imports tax unlikely The Ledger

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