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One in every three dollars will be spent on region's infrastructure industry over next 5 years (AME Info) - The continuing high price of oil will fuel double-digit growth in the region's infrastructure industry, with one in every three dollars over the next five years being spent in this sector of the market, according to leading waste and water management company, Septech.

Kroger ties to environmental group upset mining industry (Lexington Herald-Leader) - A Kroger Co. fundraising program for charities has gotten the nation's largest traditional grocery chain crossways of the coal industry. Representatives of the West Virginia Coal Association and the Friends of Coal say they're stunned that Kroger is allowing the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition to participate in a gift-card program. OVEC's web site offers members the opportunity to buy Kroger ...

Canada won't alter industry aid despite attacks (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - Canada's minority Conservative government on Friday resisted pressure to alter a C$1 billion plan to aid hard-hit one-industry communities despite fierce criticism the package is little more than political blackmail.

Milwaukee Competition Scouts Out Constuction Industry Talent (FOX 6 News Milwaukee) - The construction industry is going through a shift. As many of its workers get set to retire, the industry is looking for some talent to take over. FOX 6's Cathy Orosz heads to a competition where creating something could lead to future career.

Canada won't change industry aid despite attacks (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - The Conservative government said on Friday it would not alter a C$1 billion plan to aid hard-hit one-industry communities despite fierce criticism that the package is little more than political blackmail.

Music insiders discuss industry fixes (AP via Yahoo! News) - Another year, another downward turn for the record business. So what will the industry do?

Countrywide deal could give modest boost to mortgage industry (The Pantagraph) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bank of America�s $4.1 billion rescue of Countrywide Financial could help stem economic turmoil by giving global investors more confidence in the battered U.S. mortgage industry.

Mahoney wants end to oil-industry tax breaks (TCPalm.com) - Mahoney wants end to oil-industry tax breaks

Kroger ties to environmental group upset mining industry (Charleston Daily Mail) - CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A Kroger Co. fundraising program for charities has gotten the nation's largest traditional grocery chain crossways of the coal industry.

How iPhone Touched the Gadget Industry (TechNewsWorld.com) - The consumer electronics industry came unbuttoned in Las Vegas this past week. At the annual Consumer Electronics Show, which kicked off Jan. 7, companies from around the world unveiled myriad devices boasting touch-sensitive technology, rather than traditional push-button controls. Motorola, Sony and LG Electronics all showed off touch-screen phones this week.