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Politicians, transit advocates react to MTA panel plan
melanie.Political leaders and transportation advocates on Long Island, in New York City and in Albany yesterday reacted cautiously - some speaking positively, some distinctly skeptical - to a governor-appointed panel's ambitious plan to bolster the cash-...Tags: Upper House, University Heights, New York City Council, Parliament, William Murphy
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Business Planner - December 5, 2008
Today CATASAUQUA downtown business open house 6-8:30 p.m. Treats and specials at shops on Front Street and surrounding area. Holiday tree lighting at 8 p.m. with a visit from Santa. Sponsored by Borough Business Revitalization Program and the borough...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Northampton (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Crimes, Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Catasauqua
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Plainfield woman flies U.S. flag upside down to send distress call to leaders
Tribune reporterLike many Americans, Debra Brzostowski says she's disgusted that the government has so generously given to rich Wall Street bankers when struggling homeowners have gotten so little in these tough economic times. To channel that frustration, the small-...Tags: National Government, Government, The White House, MySpace
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Insurers group proposed centralized health care
Washington BureauWASHINGTON—Sharpening the emerging debate over how to reshape the country's health-care system, the major group representing insurers unveiled a proposal this week for covering all Americans in a more centralized insurance market. The plan...Tags: Barack Obama, Pediatrics, Medicaid, Government, Medical Specialization
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Despite excitement, women's advocates see only slow progress for women in politics this year
AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Depending on your political tastes, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sarah Palin or even Tina Fey could be considered Woman of the Year. But here's the harder question: Was this the Year of the Woman? Some touted it as such, and in many ways...Tags: Diplomacy, Hillary Clinton, Wellington, Regional Authority, Katie Couric
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Howard Co. Business Digest
OBA Bank has joined the Route 1 Revitalization Loan Program. "Howard County welcomes OBA Bank's participation," said County Executive Ken Ulman. "Its involvement will help improve U.S. Route 1 and make it a thriving economic corridor of Howard County."...Tags: Clarksville, Awards and Prizes, Economic Policy, Corporate Officers, Festive Event
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Business Planner - December 4, 2008
FRIDAY DEC. 5 CATASAUQUA downtown business open house 6-8:30 p.m. Treats and specials at shops on Front Street and surrounding area. Holiday tree lighting at 8 p.m. with a visit from Santa. Sponsored by Borough Business Revitalization Program and the...Tags: Crimes, Northampton (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), South Whitehall Township, Lehigh University
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Tax group says estate tax affects few, calls Obama's proposal to cut too generous to wealthy
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer than 1 percent of deaths result in estate tax liabilities, and President-elect Barack Obama's proposal to keep the tax alive after it is slated to expire in 2010 is too generous to the wealthy, a tax policy advocacy group...Tags: Barack Obama, Farms, John McCain, Republican Party, Internal Revenue Service
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Patriots, depleted by injuries at outside linebacker, re-sign 10-year veteran Rosevelt Colvin
AP Sports WriterFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ Rosevelt Colvin spent weekday mornings fixing his daughters' hair and driving them to school in Houston. Sometimes he would be in Indianapolis at the two UPS stores he owns. On Sundays, he would go to church and then relax,...Tags: Matt Hasselbeck, Rosevelt Colvin, Injuries, Chicago Bears, National Football League
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Pa. man charged in rape in city
The president of a Pennsylvania township's board of commissioners - a former police officer and Army veteran - was arrested after a two-hour standoff at his home Monday and charged with raping a woman in Baltimore last month, police said. Michael L....Tags: Crimes, Prosecution, Police, Government, Rape
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Not every firm is hurting
Of The Associated PressAn economic downturn, while fraught with pain and problems for so many small businesses, can also have some upsides for companies. Some are to be expected -- a tough economy motivates businesses to find new ways to work more efficiently -- while others...Tags: Employers, New York, Employees, Electronics, Corporate Officers
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It will be a lean year for giving gifts
Sentinel Staff WriterSmall-business owners who are giving gifts to their clients this year have cut their budgets and are making personal sacrifices to pull it off, according to a survey by American Express Co. Holiday-gift budgets have fallen to an average of $457 this year...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, American Express Company, The White House, Office Depot Inc.
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