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Hickory council OKs sewage pact with Claremont Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:34PMThe Hickory City Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to oversee the City of Claremont’s wastewater collection system, and gave the go-ahead for the distribution of Community Development Block Grant money.
Government offering loan program for those struggling with mortgage payments Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:14PM (KMOV)-- There is a new option for those in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Anyone living in Missouri with a looming threat of foreclosure can apply for the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program by July 22. Eligible applicants must be at least 90 days past due in mortgage payments and have decreased income because of loss employment, medical bills, or divorce. The program is ...
Ghana: Budget - Worrying Concerns Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:55AMThis report does not aim to provide an in-depth sector-by-sector analysis of the 2011 supplementary budget, or of the master budget volume, to which it is a supplement.
FEMA gets mixed reviews three months after NC tornadoes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:19PMThree months after tornadoes tore across North Carolina, killing 24 people, FEMA has taken more than 9,700 applications for grants and loans and approved more than $18 million in assistance. However, the WRAL Investigates team found that most people don't qualify for help.
Canadians Offered a Second Chance to Save Money on Home Renovations from June 6, 2011 to March 31, 2012 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:47PMOwens Corning Welcomes the Approved $400 Million Budget to Extend the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program
This is a Backgrounder On Economy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:39PMAbstract: Federal social programs are rarely evaluated to determine whether they are actually accomplishing their intended purposes. As part of its obligation to spend taxpayers’ dollars wisely, Congress should mandate that experimental evaluations of every federal social program be conducted.
After The Recession, Students Borrow Reluctantly Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:12AM(Reuters) - When Emi Young decided to attend Pomona College in California a few years ago, she broke with a tradition as closely associated with U.S. universities as fraternity parties and cramming for final exams.
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.
Jim Grant still can't figure out why the dollar has held up so long Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:36PMThis weekend's Wall Street Journal publishes a lovely profile, written by Holman W. Jenkins Jr., of James Grant, publisher of Grant's Interest Rate Observer.
Report: 2011 Budget - Worrying Concerns Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:16PMThis report does not aim to provide an in-depth sector-by-sector analysis of the 2011 supplementary budget, or of the master budget volume, to which it is a supplement.
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).
The Reality and Utility of Bear Paternity Tests Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:53PMIt was summer of 2008 and the rhetoric was getting as hot as a globally warmed hood on a ’91 Chevy Camaro RS (my 2nd car, with t-tops of course). [More]
New programs help fight hunger through the summer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:25PMPETERSBURG - Even a heat index near 100 degrees at 10 in the morning didn't deter a group of volunteers from carrying on with their mission last week: helping their neighbors make sure their families have enough food on the table.The volunteers from St.
Why Some Students Are Saying 'No' to Student Loans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:13PMCollege students who entered into adulthood during a recession are increasingly rethinking how to finance their education.
Schooled in austerity, students reluctantly borrow Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Emi Young decided to attend Pomona College in California a few years ago, she broke with a tradition as closely associated with U.S. universities as fraternity parties and cramming for final exams.
With housing resources 'under attack,' low-income people feel the most pain, experts say Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:11AMThere are housing programs in Pennsylvania to help people avoid foreclosure, give shelter to the homeless, provide money for urban development, assist the disabled and shore up construction companies.
50 Things You Should Feel Great About Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:36AMBlue skies smiling at you.
Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Turkey and unclassified with Moldova: Israel Today Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:13AMPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, June 21 received at his office in Jerusalem, the Russian Ambassador to Israel Peter flanks, ends his mission in Israel in the coming days.
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.
HUD, VA to Provide Permanent Housing and Support to Thousands of Homeless Vets Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:53PMWASHINGTON--(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 $46.2 million to public housing agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to supply permanent housing and case management for 6,790 homeless veterans in America. This funding, from HUD’s ...
Can America's 'best hometown' survive? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:24AMIn a small town that has lost almost everything, there is no shortage of questions.
Big Mountain Drugs Now Offers Generic Versions of Lipitor from Canada Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:40AMThe Canadian government has approved several generic versions of the blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, and online Canadian pharmacies are passing the savings on to their American customers. (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lipitor/canadapharmacy/prweb8635087.htm
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.
Declining population a challenge for rural areas Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:15AMBill Menner, state director of rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was at a roundtable discussion at the Davis County Courthouse, answering questions and listening to concerns and ideas.
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.
Partners Provide Disaster Relief for Farmers and Ranchers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:45AMFarmers and ranchers who need to recover from the recent severe storms that devastated Joplin and other areas in Missouri can turn to a team of federal agencies for assistance.
Patrick visits Salisbury Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:16AMSALISBURY — The group of people who gathered on Salisbury Green to meet Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday got their money's worth from the state's two-term chief elected officer. Patrick spent an hour and a half listening to questions, answering as many as he could and taking names, promising to get back to those who needed more help. He even offered to help people find jobs and to look into why one ...
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.
Remarks by the president in twitter town hall Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:51PMMR. DORSEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the White House . I am Jack Dorsey, from Twitter.
Remarks by President Obama in Twitter Town Hall Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:01PMMR. DORSEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the White House. I am Jack Dorsey, from Twitter. Through more than 200 million tweets per day, people around the world use Twitter to instantly connect to what's most meaningful to them.
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.
Transcript of president's Twitter town hall Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:09PMHere is the transcript of a "town hall" held on Wednesday by President Obama using Twitter to take questions. read more
Tweet Town Hall Word for Word Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:29PMLeading the event 140 characters at a time was Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and Pres. Barack Obama.
Twitter Town Hall: The complete transcript of Barack Obama and Jack Dorsey Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:03PMTwitter Townhall went on for over an hour.
Redevelopment change likely headed for court fight Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:41PMSACRAMENTO — 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.
Federal budget cuts affect local businesses, residents Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:00AMBy Samantha SommerStaff Writer
Swansea business plan means making most of Premier League status Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:27AMCouncillors in Swansea will next week discussan action plan to help boost businesses in the city centre. The plan includes making the most of the Swans' promotion to the Premier League and exploring options to offer interest-free loans to independent retail businesses in the city centre.
Egypt's Bold Move Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:30AMEven as the Egyptian Government looks to revive the country's economy, it has turned down the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s stand-by agreement. A bold move no doubt, but was it a populist decision or purely a financial one?
As would-be students ‘melt,’ colleges try to keep cool Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:40PMIt happens every summer. A high-school student accepts a college’s offer of admission and gets excited about attending school in the fall.
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.
Are Boomers to blame for the housing mess? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:50AMThose wild and crazy Boomers. They grew up trying to overthrow capitalism and spent the late 60s and early 70s...