Siemens spent $1.2M lobbying in first quarter German conglomerate Siemens AG spent more than $1.2 million in the first quarter to lobby on federal aviation funding, energy matters and numerous other issues, according to a disclosure report. 30 May 2008
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Fitch raises Owens-Illinois default rating to 'BB' Fitch Ratings on Friday upgraded the issuer default rating of Owens-Illinois Inc. to "BB" from "B+," citing the company's improved operating performance last year and thus far in 2008. 30 May 2008
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Energy Dept. awards Hanford deal worth up to $7.1B The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the first of three major cleanup contracts that were put out for bid to clean up the nation's most contaminated nuclear site. 30 May 2008
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Opening Glance: Aerospace and defense stocks rise Aerospace and defense stocks rose in Friday morning trading, with Goodrich Corp. stock leading the gainers. Early results in the sector included: 30 May 2008
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Opening Glance: Electrical equipment makers rise Shares of electrical equipment companies were mostly higher Friday with the broader market after the Commerce Department said personal spending rose modestly in April, but only to keep up with costs. 30 May 2008
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Newport Corp. to buy back up to 4 million shares Newport Corp., which makes lasers and instruments for science, technology and aerospace companies, said Friday its board has approved the repurchase of up to 4 million shares of common stock. 30 May 2008
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Hill Int'l wins contract to manage 'green' tower Hill International Inc. has been awarded a three-year, $2.7 million contract to manage the design and construction of a low-carbon commercial tower in Dubai, the construction consulting firm said Friday. 30 May 2008
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Hockey beats hoops in Motor City ratings The Pittsburgh Penguins' first victory over the Detroit Red Wings on NBC drew the best overnight rating for a third game of the Stanley Cup finals in six years. 30 May 2008
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Hill Int'l gets $5.3M NY City Hall renovation deal Construction consulting firm Hill International Inc. said Friday it has been awarded a three-year, $5.3 million contract by the New York City Department of Design and Constructionto manage the renovation of New York City Hall. 30 May 2008
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DRS Technologies 4Q profit more than doubles DRS Technologies Inc., which is being acquired by Italian aerospace and defense company Finmeccanica, said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled as each of the military contractor's operating segments booked earnings growth. 30 May 2008
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