KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The sprawling complex near Lake Michigan that once produced Chrysler engines in Kenosha would be razed and redeveloped under an agreement by federal, state and local officials. Engine production at the 106-acre site was shut down ...

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By Dinesh Ramde AP Writer Milwaukee — While the recession took a toll on manufacturing and other industries, one part of the economy has remained a bright spot over the past few years: food production. Across the nation, food producers ...

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KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Chrysler Group LLC has made official its plans to close an engine plant in Kenosha, eliminating about 575 jobs. The company told the state Friday the plant is slated to close around Oct. 8. The announcement ...

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By ?JULIE PACE Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after consumer concerns about the economy sent stocks sliding, President Barack Obama is trying to assure the American people that the economic recovery is headed in the right direction. ...

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By Meghan Barr AP Writer Twinsburg, Ohio — The clerk at the candy shop does not want to cry. She is determinedly cheerful, a professional smiler, dressed head to toe in bright turquoise. But standing next to a display of ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers have approved plans to clean up pollution at the site of the Chrysler engine plant in Kenosha. Supporters said the plan could help transform the 100-acre site of the plant that is closing into ...

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Washington (AP) — Obama administration officials have announced federal money for nine projects designed to significantly increase fuel efficiency in heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. More than half the money is coming from the $787 billion stimulus package. Energy Secretary ...

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Ken Thomas AP Writers Dearborn, MI (AP) — The Energy Department said Tuesday it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and provide about $2.1 billion in loans to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc., making the three ...

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Federal sick-leave bill would grant up to seven days annually Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., on Monday introduced a federal bill that would require workers to receive sick leave. The bill has 101 sponsors, including Wisconsin Democratic representatives Tammy Baldwin and ...

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Chrysler expands buyout, early retirement packages Detroit (AP) — Chrysler LLC expanded early retirement and buyout offers for workers at six of the eight factories it plans to close as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, including the Kenosha factory. In ...

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