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UAW vows to fight auto industry pressure for cuts (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - United Auto Workers union President Ron Gettelfinger said on Tuesday the union is not looking to strike, but kept the option open as the UAW prepares to negotiate a new contract with the auto industry this summer.

Cruise industry agrees to report serious crimes to law enforcement (Los Angeles Times) - Under scrutiny from Congress, the cruise industry today announced an agreement with the FBI and U.S. Coast Guard to report serious crimes, including murder, kidnapping, rape and assault.

Insurance industry to lawmakers: Don't cap premiums (Sun-Sentinel) - WASHINGTON Defending their record in the aftermath of devastating hurricanes, insurance industry leaders on Tuesday lashed back at attempts by Florida and Congress to contain the high cost of consumer premiums.

Wireless industry sees opportunity in 'three screens' (Market Watch) - SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The wireless industry is looking to make cell phones into the newest outlet for media and advertising -- on par with TVs and personal computers.

Bee Gees to receive music industry honor in L.A (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - The Bee Gees will receive a lifetime achievement award from a music industry group in Beverly Hills in May, organizers said on Monday.

Province Vows Clean New Industry (RedNova) - By Zhan Lisheng GUANGZHOU: Tough pollution controls will be imposed in South China's Guangdong Province in a raft of measures aimed at making industry clean up its act.

How Industry Groups Fared in the Market Downswing (SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance) - Eddy Elfenbein submits: As of Thursday, the S&P 500 was down 0.99% since February 26, the day before the big plunge. Here's how the ten S&P industry groups have fared: Telecom.................1.04% Utilities..................0.59% Industrials............-0.40% Staples.................-0.58% Energy..................-0.61% Healthcare............-1.12% Tech......................-1.24% ...

Tourism Industry expects a sluggish 2007 (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids) - It could be another challenging year for Michigan's tourism industry. State officials predict tourism is expected to grow

Citrus industry asks governor to make sure they get budget the money (FOX 10 Mobile) - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Officials from the Florida citrus industry are asking Governor Charlie Crist to make sure they get the money they are hoping for in this year's...

Third Industry Forecast Issued by MERA (Mobile Electronics) - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 -- Indianapolis, Ind. -- The Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association (MERA) has compiled its third “Industry Forecast” with input from select industry professionals who comprise MERA’s Forecast Advisory Committee.