Monday, February 3, 2003Institutions fight shortage of doctors Murkowski repeats growth themes Electronic checks arrive in Alaska Post-9/11 SBA loans top $2.1 million to Alaska companies ConocoPhillips spending remains stable this year Court rules against Native Wireless group Task force lists ideas GCI to publish phone book Timber industry plants new seed Companies charged with wasting herring in Togiak Alaska senators seek to block pipeline, Tongass wilderness lawsuits State rejects crab appeal Power demand surges in Interior Experts: Fairbanks economy slow but 'solid' Fairbanks-based geological consultant prepares for busy 2003 Professionalism pays dividends for carpet firm Sen. Murkowski pledges to be 'full partner' in delegation Movers & Shakers Bulletin Board Calendar Business Profile This Week in Alaska business History Deciding on proper price difficult Shrimp shells yield substance used by U.S. army to stop bleeding Around The World