| 1. | Of the above indices, only the contract rate index is applied directly.
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| 2. | "The contract meets our parameters around competitive rates and contract rates, " he said.
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| 3. | Neither side would discuss the new contract rates, saying such figures are considered proprietary.
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| 4. | Contract rates were lower than the established going rates.
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| 5. | Rural hospitals have less competition when they negotiate for contract rates than those in urban areas.
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| 6. | Machinery orders fell 11.8 percent in January, for instance, and contract rates for condominiums are falling fast.
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| 7. | The average contract rate, or percentage of condos offered for sale that were purchased, was 79.7 percent.
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| 8. | Mobile Gas objected, stating that under the NGA United Gas could not unilaterally change the contract rate.
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| 9. | Machinery orders fell 11 . 8 percent in January, for instance, and contract rates for condominiums are falling fast.
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| 10. | The average contract rate, or percentage of condos offered for sale that were purchased, was 79 . 7 percent.
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