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NJ lawmakers likely will split along party lines on health care vote Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:30AMWASHINGTON - The votes that New Jersey lawmakers will cast Sunday on the latest version of health care reform legislation likely will repeat their votes on an earlier proposal.
Teacher pension shift gets an OK Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:29AMPlan to move some costs to locals draws protests A state Senate panel decided Friday that Maryland should balance future budgets by shifting some teacher pension costs to local governments, a long-discussed change that caught education activists and county officials by surprise.
Hatch Says It’s ’Nuts’ to Think House Vote Ends Health Issue Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:14AMMarch 20 (Bloomberg) -- Republican Senator Orrin Hatch said Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are “nuts” to think tomorrow’s vote on health-care legislation will resolve the issue.
Schumer urging people to take advantage of college tax credit Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:38AMDID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com.
Kasprzak and Crook Vying for Post of Mayor - Candidate Profiles Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:22AMCurrent Village Trustee Allan Kasprzak and incumbent Clark Crook each seek the office of mayor of East Aurora in Tuesday's village election. Below are the candidates answers to the Advertiser's questions about their thoughts on the village and its future. [Editor's note: Due to a software error, the printed version of the March 11 Advertiser included mangled versions of Kasprzak's answers. The ...
Supreme Court rejects Entergy's tax claim Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:22AMMONTPELIER – The Vermont Supreme Court on Friday rejected Entergy's bid to claim interest on overpaid state taxes from the early 1990s, potentially ending a 15-year feud between the state and the owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW VERMONT PRESS BUREAU
Harlan's bid to be own town rejected Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:17AMThe Allen County Commissioners rejected a petition Friday to allow Harlan to become a town. The issue of whether the rural community in east Allen County should become a town is dead for at least a year.
Supreme Court rejects Entergy's tax claim Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:13AMMONTPELIER – The Vermont Supreme Court on Friday rejected Entergy's bid to claim interest on overpaid state taxes from the early 1990s, potentially ending a 15-year feud between the state and the... ... - By DANIEL BARLOW VERMONT PRESS BUREAU
NORTH HANOVER: Public Works changes prompt resident petition Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:12AMNORTH HANOVER — The township is set to lay off its four-person Public Works Department, instead contracting with neighboring Chesterfield and two undetermined private contractors to take over the services it provides.
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Saturday, March 20 Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:01AMFestivals, readings, benefits taking place this weekend.
A House, and nation, divided on health care Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:54PMInside the aptly named Patriot Center, President Barack Obama was riling up supporters with animated talk about making health-care history in America.
How to Reform Russia's Klepto-Economy Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:37PMIgor Shuvalov is first deputy to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, charged with reforming Russia's economy. He also runs Russia's $200 billion sovereign wealth fund. Considered one of the key liberal voices in Russia today, Shuvalov has the task of helping wean the country off its dependence on natural resources. He spoke to NEWSWEEK's Owen Matthews in Moscow. Excerpts:
Mary Holm : Landlords must accept changes Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:26PMMy wife and I bought an investment property because, although we both thought the tax relief laws for investors were ridiculous, we would be silly not to take advantage of them. The government is now talking about fixing the...
‘Everything is pertinent’ Sheriff says establishing dispatching center will improve efficiency, safety Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:20PMSheriff’s officers need more information than they were getting from dispatchers at the Jasper County 9-1-1 center so the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office will spend $587,000 to build its own dispatch center.
Toll proposal inches forward despite local disapproval Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:20PMDanbury Mayor Mark Boughton. Photo: Chris Ware / The News-Times | Buy This Photo Ridgefield First Selectman, Rudy Marconi. Photo: File Photo / The News-Times File Photo
Where The Jobs Are: Accounting Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:12PMDemand is growing again for people who can crunch numbers.
Dems tout local impact in push for health care bill Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:00PMWASHINGTON - Nearly 4 million Wisconsin residents who have health insurance would see improvements in their plan under landmark legislation on which the House of Representatives is expected to vote Sunday, according to a committee analysis.
Local Papers Across the Country Weigh in for Reform Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:54PMAs the fight to put American families and small businesses in control of their health care hits the home stretch, local papers across the country are speaking out for the communities they serve and urging Congress to get health reform done. Here's just a sample of what editorials are saying in advance of the vote: Fort Collins Coloradoan (Editorial) “Markey making right choice to vote for ...
New Jersey's health care votes likely to split along partisan lines Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:30PMWASHINGTON - The votes that New Jersey lawmakers will cast Sunday on the latest version of health care reform legislation likely will repeat their votes on an earlier proposal.
Hemisphere GPS Announces Directors Approval of Shareholder Rights Plan Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:21PMTSX:HEM) Hemisphere GPS Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan for which shareholder approval will be sought at the Corporation's annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 18, 2010.
Cloud start-up BlueLock thrives during downturn Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:17PMBlueLock credits growing interest in cloud computing for its rapid growth during an economic downturn; it's looking to a state tax agreement and perhaps a new federal jobs bill to help boost growth further this year.
Obama Aides Launch E-Mail Blitz For Health Plan Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:16PMPresident Barack Obama is in the midst of the final pitch for his health care reform plan, and his political operatives are encouraging people lobby their representatives in Congress to support him.
Abhisit questions Thaksin's role as leader of 'class war' Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:15PMPrime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday questioned fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's self-proclaimed role as leader of the "lowly peasants" in the red shirts' class war.
Nigeria : Bayelsa's Precarious Financial Base Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMLagos — One of the principal macroeconomic goals of any government is to create job opportunities, wealth creation and poverty alleviation. These goals are usually encapsulated in the budget, which is a statement of estimated income and expenditure in a fiscal year.
Tax money leads to spat during commission meeting Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:11PMPossible revisions to the city's newly adopted Community Improvement District policy sparked some debate at Thursday's Hays City Commission meeting.
News in Brief Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:08PMHOLLISTER - The San Benito County Probation Department has announced that clients can now pay Probation Department fees and fines online or by calling an Interactive Voice Response System.
Dems try sweetening health bill with insurance subsidies, rebate Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:06PMAssociated Press WASHINGTON — Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions of dollars into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Senate drops 'nontraditional family values' requirement from film tax credit bill Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:06PMSenate drops 'nontraditional family values' requirement from film tax credit bill
Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool consider merging police duties with sheriff Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:06PMBixby, Jenks and Glenpool leaders have discussed with Tulsa County sheriff’s officials the possibility of having the Sheriff’s Office provide law enforcement services for their communities.
Spotswood gives final OK to switch elections from May to November Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:05PMSPOTSWOOD — Starting in 2012, residents will elect their local government officials at the same time most other state municipalities elect theirs — in November.
Democrats Prep for Possible Weekend Vote on Health Reform Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:02PMHouse Democrats are preparing for a vote on health care legislation, after the Congressional Budget Office reported the bill will cost $940 billion but would cut more than expected from the deficit. Jeffrey Brown talks to two health and policy experts about the cost of the legislation.
EZZEDINE CHOUKRI FISHERE Time to raise the cost of occupation Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:00PMARAB intellectuals and policy-makers have often accused Europe of using financial generosity to cover up its political impotence over the Arab-Israeli conflict. If Europe is to be taken seriously as a global player, they argue, it must also flex some muscle when it delivers the money.
CNN Student News Transcript: March 19, 2010 Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:41PMMarch 19, 2010
Senate panel modifies Thrasher's education bill Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:34PMTALLAHASSEE — A measure that would have sparked automatic property-tax increases in any counties that ignored a new teacher-pay system was dropped Thursday from the controversial bill aimed at overhauling education contracts.
Manitoba finance minister hints no spending cuts, higher user fees in budget Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:20PMDespite tough economic times, Manitoba's NDP government is not looking at deep spending cuts in its budget next Tuesday and is instead leaving the door open to higher user fees and a continuing deficit.
Tax gains drive profits for builders Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:13PMIt's tax season, and the IRS is being particularly generous to some of the nation's largest homebuilders.
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Audited 2009 Financial Statements and Start-Up Operations Commence at Its Pouce Coupe ... Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:12PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - T
LLC tax repeal hits wall in House Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe New Hampshire House turned back an effort yesterday to repeal the so-called LLC tax, voting 190-150 to study the tax and consequences of repeal.
State senator, business partners get sweet tax assessment Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:08PMNEW ORLEANS -- Getting your property designated as “use value” is little like getting a huge gift from the taxman. Instead of paying a $25,000 property tax on 37 acres of land, you might pay as little as $60. But keep in mind, as Janet Howard, president and chief executive officer of the Bureau of Governmental Research, points out someone has to pay for the services government provides. “One ...
Text of Gov. Christie's budget address speech Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:07PMMr. President, Madame Speaker, members of the Senate and Assembly.
A $63m push to retrofit housing Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:47PMMayor Thomas M. Menino will announce today what is being billed as the largest energy efficiency overhaul in public housing in the nation’s history, a sweeping initiative designed to save electricity, countless gallons of water, and millions of dollars.
Utility Regulators Hear Testimony On Prop. 16 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:36PMState regulators on Wednesday questioned supporters of an initiative that would make it harder for local governments to create public power agencies, as opponents argued the measure would make it too difficult for communities to provide residents with renewable energy choices.
Christie's blue law repeal proposal criticized Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:21PMBergen County Democrats blasted, for a second straight day on Wednesday, Governor Christie’s plan to repeal the law that bars businesses from opening on Sundays.
Jobs measure wins easy approval in the Senate Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:58PM$18 billion bill is a down payment on what Democrats hope will be a significant election-year investment in boosting the economy.
Arizona's last new coal plant? Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:34PMA new $1 billion coal plant is sending cheap power to SRP customers in the Valley, and experts said it could be the last built in Arizona.
Arcan Updates Operations, Reports Reserves on Its Swan Hills Acquision and Announces New $70,000,000 Credit Facilities Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:11PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - N
Poizner, Whitman face off in first Republican governor's debate Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:54AMFormer eBay chief Meg Whitman and State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner engaged in their first face-to-face debate last night. The two are vying for the Republican nomination for governor.
Phuket's Ironman To Climb Mont Blanc – For Local Charity Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:48AMPHUKET: Les Bird's teeth are clenched, muscles taut and body drenched in sweat as he sprints the last leg of his training hike to the summit of Nakkerd Hill in Chalong.As he heaves off his 40 kilogram...
Phuket Vaccination Drive For Cats And Dogs Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:48AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
CENTRAL JERSEY: Towns receive grant for traffic study of Minute Maid site Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:39AMEast Windsor and Hightstown received a $100,000 grant this week aimed at helping with redevelopment efforts for the former Minute Maid site on Mercer Street that’s been in limbo for nearly six years.