Some schools to surf Net to cut costs of suplies
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A small group out of 16,000 US school districts have opted to begin purchasing a broad variety of supplies over the Internet. In so doing, they have taken the initial steps behind a massive trend that is expected to save the private sector $2 trillion on supplies by 2003. Schools may not be able to save the 20% that many companies claim. However, a more modest savings estimate of 10% would save money for 100,000 public schools which collectively spend roughly $84 billion annually on supplies. These savings would pay for 150,000 teachers, assuming teacher each gets paid $6,000 apiece.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Terrorism takes toll on many industries
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A wide range of industries, including airlines and retailers, are hit hard by the economic effects of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2001
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