Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

[Q]: FIXED COST - A cost that does not vary in the short term with the volume of activity. Fixed cost information is useful for cost savings by adjusting existing capacity, or by eliminating idle facilities.
[A]: FIXED COST- Cost that doesn't vary short term with volume of activity. fixed cost information is useful for savings by adjusting existing capacity.

[Q]: About half of the people on the court's eviction calendar failed to show up, Kaufman said, noting those people unfortunately miss out on the free legal help being offered.
[A]: About half of the people failed to show up, noting those people unfortunately miss out on the free legal help.

[Q]: Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawaii, who led the ethics inquiry, said he believed the investigation was thorough and fair but would not offer a detailed description of the committee's secret deliberations. " The document speaks for itself, " said Inouye, who said that he considered the matter closed with the letter.
[A]:
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawaii, said he believed the investigation was thorough and fair but would not offer a detailed description of the committee's secret deliberations.