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Municipal projects still on to-do list Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:59AMMunicipal leaders around North Central Massachusetts say they can get their big-ticket capital projects done this fiscal year despite economic woes, but they are working harder and being more creative to make them happen.
Cuts in my 'hood: how will Camden suffer? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:36AMDavid Cameron says we're all in this together - but if you delve just a little into the distorted, abusive relationship between central and local government, it is staggering how little is actually being slashed from most Whitehall budgets. And how much is being demanded of London's town halls.
Ezra Klein: How default would harm homeowners, businesses Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:03AMWASHINGTON — It’s easy to understand why the government will have more trouble borrowing if it fails to pay its debts. It’s a bit harder to see why ordinary Americans, the city of Pittsburgh, hospitals in Iowa, and medium-sized corporations will have more trouble borrowing. But they will. And their trouble borrowing is the main channel through which a default, or even something too close to it ...
Federal program aimed at helping homeowners with mortgage payments Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:53PMEastern New Mexico residents may soon benefit from a new federal loan program called The Emergency Homeowner Loan Program. The program is geared toward low-income homeowners who are struggling with mortgage payments. It grants loans ranging from...
Strengthen the local thana to effectively fight terror Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:35PMTerrorists have struck in Mumbai once again. This was the fifth major strike against India’s biggest commercial hub, the earlier ones coming in 1993 (257 killed), 2003 (52 killed), 2006 (188 killed) and 2008 (166 killed).
Andover continues push for shared services Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:37AMAndover On Monday the Andover council voted unanimously to appoint Sussex County Fire Official Joe Inga to act as the fire marshal for the township. The ordinance, which was first introduced at the June 27 township council meeting, was met with no discussion or debate from the public or committee itself.
Redevelopment change likely headed for court fight Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:58PMSACRAMENTO — California's budget for the new fiscal year includes major changes to community redevelopment agencies, which Gov. Jerry Brown and others have criticized as being little more than slush funds for private developers that drain tax money away from schools and public safety.
National briefs: HUD sets cities plan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:56PMThe Obama administration is launching a pilot program designed to spark economic growth in urban America by partnering federal officials with local decision-makers in six cities, the U.S Housing and Urban Development secretary announced Monday.
10 questions with ‘Stealing You Blind’ author Iain Murray Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:18PMIain Murray is the author of the book, “Stealing You Blind: How Government Fat Cats Are Getting Rich Off Of You,” released Monday.
The Sprotts: Silver Poised for Power Rally Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:43PMThe Sprotts: Silver Poised for Power Rally Source: Karen Roche and Sally Lowder of The Gold Report (7/11/11)
Doh! A bad time for spending cuts? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:59PMBig federal spending cuts are on the way. That's pretty clear. Whether they total $1 trillion, $2 trillion or $3 trillion is anybody's guess. But make no mistake -- they are coming.
A bad time for federal spending cuts? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:12PMFederal spending cuts -- tied to an increase in the debt ceiling -- are virtually guaranteed to be some of the biggest in history. But will they hit the economy at a particularly bad time?
Floridagreenhomes.us - Eco-Friendly Homes and Building Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:28AMBuilding in eco-friendly products into your home is becoming common and in fact some are becoming law for new buildings. Not only does it save the impact on the planet and the local environment but each household will save money over the long term that will more than pay for the eco changes. These eco-friendly tips involve insulation, solar power, water efficient taps, water tanks, dual flush ...
Bersih – a nation awakens Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:31AMThe day after. The tens of thousands of Malaysians who rallied yesterday in KL have written a new chapter in the nation’s relentless path towards real democracy. Striking images from Aljazeera. Despite the heavy-handed police, despite attempts to divide and rule – a democratic awakening and a new consciousness that transcends barriers of race and [Read more]
Sustainable peace, most important - Major Gen. Hathurusinghe Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:53PMJaffna, despite a few politically motivated incidents, is peaceful. People are busy attending to their day-to-day activities, while Government officials and soldiers are busy rebuilding Jaffna, which was destroyed by the LTTE.
President Declares Major Disaster In Franklin, Johnson Counties Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:38PMResidents who were affected by a tornado that hit Franklin and Johnson counties will get financial assistance from the federal government.
HUD crackdown hits elderly care facility Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:45AMORI Anuenue Hale Inc., an elderly care facility next to Helemano Plantation, has agreed to boost the number of clients it serves to justify the public money spent to build it and comply with other regulations to avoid having to repay nearly $8 million to the government.
Egypt Spurns The IMF And Rushes Into The Arms Of Gulf States Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:29PMEgypt’s decision to turn down International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank is a bold move, given that the country’s fiscal situation remains fragile.
In Orange and Guilford counties, neighbors fight landfill expansions Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:24PMAfter garbage is dumped in Orange County Landfill, it is covered with a concrete solution to seal it before it is covered. Still, the landfill stinks, and Rogers-Eubanks neighborhood residents complain of the smell. In addition, buzzards, attracted by the landfill, roost in the area.
India, in real time: 6th July, 2011 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:26PMIndia is a country on the go; at any given moment in time, there is much happening in the fields of politics and governance, of finance, of development; there is constant churning in society, considerable activity in sports and in the arts... It's almost too much to keep track of. And hence, this effort: a real-time, constantly updated look at the events that matter. Refresh this page for real ...
Ashton Kutcher and the Bill That Would Actually Help Underage Prostitutes Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:30PM In numerous tweets blasting Village Voice Media, Ashton Kutcher never once mentioned shelter and counseling for underage prostitutes.
Scorecard: Egypt's army and the revolution Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:57AMFive months after protests broke out, has the military met demands for political reform and social justice?
MPs pass $70.7 bn budget ... adjourn to October 25 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:48AMOil mark at $60 KUWAIT CITY, June 29: Kuwait's parliament on Wednesday passed a deficit budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year projecting the highest spending in the country's history amid warnings the country's future is at risk.
Nice trolling Frank, pay Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:35PMIn reply to When The Wild West Whinges : Nice trolling Frank, pay back all the subsidies that WA has relied on from the Eastern States for a century, and we would be happy for you to secede and take your rednecks and troglodytes with you. Maybe Gina Rinehart wouldn’t have to pretend to be poor anymore, and could just admit to being the WA Premier with Twiggy as the Deputy. And over here in ...
Frank, you are one of the Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:35PMIn reply to When The Wild West Whinges : Frank, you are one of the few who ‘get it’. The cheese has been moved. Will you stay in the same place and starve? Will you move, with all the dangers of the unknown, yet be brave, and reap the rewards? Either the rest of Australia accepts that Canberra is the rear and the North West of WA is the new ‘face’ - or WA will have no choice but to go it alone ...
Ben I don’t think Stevek11 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:35PMIn reply to When The Wild West Whinges : Ben I don’t think Stevek11 was commenting on the tax mix. Simply that the minerals do, as a matter of law, belong to the states. They didn’t agree to give them to the Commonwealth when the Constitution was formed. Specific taxes are a backhand way of stealing property that doesn’t belong to you. Imagine if the Commonwealth Govt introduced the 25%pa Ben ...
Tribe opens rolls Monday Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 6:05AMPEMBROKE — Beginning Monday, the Lumbee tribal rolls will be open for the first time since November 2006. “Some tribal services, housing for example, requires enrollment,” said Ruth Locklear, th...
6 + 200 + 1200 = R147million Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 12:59AMDo we get value for money from our traditional leaders? That’s the question being asked by the provincial Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs.
FEMA announces disaster help for Burleigh, Ward flood victims Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:46PMThe Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday that residents and businesses in the two counties are eligible for individual assistance.
Nonprofit applications for CAPP program exceed $2.3M Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:10PMFor the upcoming fiscal year, 27 nonprofit organizations have submitted applications for funding from Alachua County's Community Agency Partnership Program. Combined, they seek more than $2.3 million.
Gov. John Kitzhaber signs bill to start making Oregon school buildings energy efficient Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:06PMThe "cool schools" plan, which offers grants and loans to school districts for new lighting, boilers, and windows, was the governor's top job-creation initiative.
College price calculators may not paint complete picture Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:35PMWhen the annual college search season gets under way this fall, parents and students will have a new tool at their disposal.
Free Guide State of the Senior Housing Industry Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:58PMThe Society of Certified Senior Advisors is excited to announce the release of our latest white paper titled, State of the Senior Housing Industry. This guide, now available for download www.csa.us/seniorhousingreport.us, provides a look at new regulatory changes, recent statistics, current trends, and related market research to help senior housing industry ...
Less than three weeks remain to register with FEMA for disaster aid Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:04AMColumbia, Mo. — Survivors of the recent severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred in Missouri have less than three weeks to register for disaster assistance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.
More spending, more debt Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:57AMFinance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday announced a R94.1-billion rise in government spending over the next three years, a budget deficit for 2011 of 5.3 percent, and projected GDP growth of 3.4 percent.
Navajo development of solar power slow Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:54AMEmerging power technologies are still too costly.
Taxpayers back in driver’s seat of managing growth Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 5:38PMThe more the plans fail, the more the planners plan.”
Senator Criticizes Spanish Speaker Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:23PMHouston and Dallas law enforcement officials said Monday that they oppose legislation that would free up officers in so-called sanctuary cities to ask about the immigration status of anyone pulled over during a traffic stop, questioned as a witness or otherwise detained.
The Root: Obama Helps Dads Do It Better Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:48AMPresident Obama is getting ready to start the Year of Strong Fathers, Strong Families campaign to help and encourage dads to stay involved. The program is met with criticism but The Root's Cynthia Gordy sees no harm in giving a helping hand. read more
Unemployed disabled to lose cash payments Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:41AMFor the second year in a row, a state program that helps thousands of poor patients is about to be rebooted with a new name and tighter fists.
News briefs for June 16, 2011 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:54PMC. David Brown II, chairman of the statewide law firm Broad and Cassel, recently announced the addition of Jo Thacker to the firm’s Orlando office as a partner.
Texas Senate opens hearing on immigration bill Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:21PMAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Houston and Dallas law enforcement officials said Monday that they oppose legislation that would free up officers in so-called sanctuary cities to ask about the immigration status of anyone pulled over during a traffic stop, questioned as a witness or otherwise detained.
The Way Fellowship Block Party - Crossover 2011 from Baptist Press on Vimeo . Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:03PMBaptist Press Stories for Jun. 13 2011 --------------------------------------- Crossover brings 'Living Water' to Arizona desert http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35517 Coverage from Phoenix SBC Annual Meeting http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35515 Crossover 2011 VIDEO http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35516 ...
Community Events and Public Meetings Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:57PM10 a.m., Career, College and Job Expo, at New Horizon Church International (Renaissance South) (1770 Ellis Ave.). Job seekers and those seeking educational opportunities are welcome to meet with job and college recruiters to discuss their options. Lunch provided. Free; call 601-540-5415.
HUD, VA to Provide Permanent Housing, Case Management to Nearly 700 Homeless Veterans across the U.S. Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:32PMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today that HUD will provide $5.4 million to public housing authorities in 18 states to supply permanent housing and case management for 676 homeless Veterans in America. This is the fourth and final round of the FY 2010 Veterans ...
Opponents Pack Hearing On 'Sanctuary Cities' Bill Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:00PMThe bill would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from adopting policies to bar officers from asking people they pull over or otherwise detain whether they are in the country legally.
Punjab presents Rs655bn ‘election’ budget Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:11PMLAHORE, June 10: The Shahbaz Sharif government unveiled on Friday a liberal and bountiful budget for Punjab, with a total outlay of Rs654.7 billion which includes an annual development programme of Rs220 billion for 2011-12.
Hawks project debated Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 7:19AM It’s a project far from sure. Several concerns remain regarding LaCasa’s proposal to redevelop the former Hawks Furniture building into a live/work center for artists and entrepreneurs, not least of which is public opinion. Most, if not all, of those concerns were raised during an at times heated public meeting attended by roughly 40 people at the Rieth Interpretive Center Thursday evening.
Politics blog + PMQs - Wednesday 8 June 2011 Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:59PMRolling coverage of all the day's political developments, including prime minister's questions, as they happened 9.07am: There's a PhD to be written about the impact of PMQs on government policy-making. At the last PMQs , in the middle of May, David Cameron had rather a torrid time defending Kenneth Clarke and his plans to cut sentences for rapists and other offenders who plead guilty early ...
Saudi- Riyadh's real estate market set for strong demand Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:41AMSaudi- Riyadh's real estate market set for strong demand