26 Quotes by Alan Miller

The fact that much of our supply of nitrogen fertilizers is imported should somewhat buffer the direct impact of Katrina's damage to natural-gas production capacity, but in the short run, nitrogen prices could increase,

Many of the employers that have offered jobs for the evacuees also have other jobs publicly posted with us. It boils down to whether someone has the skills and meets the requirements of the employer. We are trying our best to serve the needs of everyone in the midst of a very difficult situation.

one of the more controversial and colorful figures in Texas. His company has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years for violating state environmental laws. And a decade ago, Pilgrim appeared on the floor of the state Senate dispensing $10,000 checks to lawmakers as they debated a workers compensation bill.

We looked at Gov. Bush's appointments to the University of Texas Board of Regents, which is a particularly coveted post. It's valued because the university produces many of the state's leaders, the position is prestigious and high profile -- and it doesn't hurt that it comes with tickets to the 50-yard line of football games, which is no small consideration in football crazy Texas,

Our biggest concern is to give them help and to give them a home. We'll be there as long as needed,

Our reporter on the scene talked personally to the governor, who told her the 12 were alive.

Step back and review your practices to make sure all your inputs are adding value and paying their way. In particular, you've got to give the high-cost items some attention. Where you get the most savings on a percentage basis may be in finding even a small reduction on a very expensive item, like fertilizer.

Most of the jobs are entry-level: tellers, assemblers and retail sales,

We have strengthened and enhanced our traditional relationships and presence at Huey P. Long Medical Center, and the Alexandria VA hospital.