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US-China truce leaves issues for later

Trump-touted deal stops tariffs, lacks specifics

In this file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He after being given a letter in the Oval Office of the White House. China and the United States have reached a tentative trade truce.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump heralded a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks, and markets rallied in relief over a de-escalation in tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

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AHN opens lab for digestive issues

AHN has opened a new advanced gastroenterological lab at AGH for patients with disorders of the digestive system.

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U.S. suspends plan to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S.

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Mack Truck workers begin strike in 3 states

MACUNGIE, Pa. — Thousands of Mack Truck workers went on strike Sunday at plants in three states, the first such walkout in decades.

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Infrastructure Bank converts plans to reality

Awaiting its second round of applications, Butler County’s Infrastructure Bank had already helped advance projects and fostered an air of intergovernmental cooperation, according to Mark Gordon, the county’s chief of economic development and planning.

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Striking GM workers worry about paying bills

Factories close due to parts shortages

A member of the United Auto Workers walks the picket line at the General Motors Romulus Powertrain plant in Romulus, Mich., on Wednesday. Nearly four weeks into the United Auto Workers’ strike against GM, employees are starting to feel the pinch of going without their regular paychecks.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four weeks into the United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors, employees are starting to feel the pinch of going without their regular paychecks.

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Trump sets meeting with trade negotiator from China

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would meet at the White House on Friday with the leader of the Chinese negotiating team now in Washington for the latest round of talks aimed at ending a 15-month trade battle.

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Jobs workshop expands into county

People with disabilities can find employment

Bogie Goughler, vice president of production and community-based services for Progressive Workshop, stands in front of the Armstrong County-based nonprofit's new location in East Butler. Progressive Workshop plans to begin operations in Butler County at the beginning of 2020.

EAST BUTLER — A long-running Armstrong County nonprofit that helps people with disabilities get jobs is expanding into Butler County.

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BHS reduces rate of readmissions

Clarion hospital penalized

Last year, Butler Memorial Hospital didn't face any penalties for patient readmissions under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.

A hospital visit often is the breaking point following a long road of deteriorating health. But that road doesn't end after the patient is discharged.

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GE freezes pensions for 20K workers

Company offers buyouts to 100K

NEW YORK — General Electric is freezing the pension plans of about 20,000 of its workers and offering pension buyouts to 100,000 former employees as it attempts to reduce its mountain of debt.

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Strike enters 4th week; talks continue

GM, union at odds over job security

Detroit resident Jay Hawkins, left, and Flint resident Damien Moore picket outside of General Motors’ Flint Paint Facility during the nationwide UAW strike against General Motors on Monday in Flint, Mich.

DETROIT — Contract talks aimed at ending a 22-day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors continued Monday after United Auto Workers union bargainers rejected a company offer on Sunday.

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Small Business Association asks for award nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Western Pennsylvania District Office is calling for small business owners to share their stories and nominate other business owners for its 2020 National Small Business Week awards program.

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