Much is at stake in highway bill

Article Abstract:

Pres Clinton has requested $20 billion per year in a bill replace ISTEA, but this is less than is needed for highway repairs and improvements. Allocation of the funds is a controversial issue. The Highway Trust Fund is a possible source of additional highway funds.

Infrastructure (Economics), Finance, Political aspects, Maintenance and repair, Transportation policy, Roads

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Building better workers

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Employers are increasingly discovering that employee training and education are key to finding and keeping good employees. Training programs attract high-quality job applicants and provide skills current employees need to keep up with changing technologies.

Cover Story, Training, Employee training

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Closed bases, open doors

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Some regional development agencies are promoting closed military installations as good small business locations in an effort to offset the economic effects of military downsizing. An overview of base redevelopment is presented.

Economic aspects, Economic development, Buildings and facilities, Military bases

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