This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program asks if vehicle buyers value fuel efficiency. Mike, buyers of cars and trucks are often attracted to vehicles with better fuel efficiency for two reasons. …
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Expansion of Dry Areas in Carolinas
Climatologist Corey Davis says both North and South Carolina saw the drought areas brow over the past week.
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I’m Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at wealth workers. Mike, the job market is constantly in a state of flux. Some existing jobs are always being cut, while new kinds of…
Chinese International Relations Experts: Trade War Could lead to Cold War
Chinese experts on international relations claim the current U.S.-China trade war could lead to another cold war. The South China Morning Post reports one expert claims: “If ideological rivalry were to become a core component of U.S.-China competition, proxy wars…
Trump Asking Japan to Purchase U.S. Ag Products
President Trump is asking Japan to purchase U.S. farm products as the two nations seek a small trade deal including agriculture. Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to buy a “huge amount” of U.S. wheat and soybeans as the…
New Trucking Hours of Service Rules Proposed
The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to hours of service rules for commercial vehicle drives. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published the proposal seeking to give drivers “more flexibility while maintaining the safety limits on driving time.” Currently,…
Record Number of Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety
A record 230 chicken and turkey facilities received safety awards by the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council during the 2019 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Florida. Several facilities in the Carolinas were among them. The…
John R. Block Reports from Washington August 14, 2019 “Issues of the day”
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New Corn and Bean Production Survey Numbers
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USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Marks 50th Anniversary
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