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Tribes face hurdles with sex offender registration Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:57AMSANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) - Only Ohio and Native American tribes in Washington and Oregon have so far met the deadline to comply with a federal law passed nearly three years ago to coordinate and expand sex offender registration nationwide, a U.S. Justice Department official said Wednesday.
Tribes face hurdles with sex offender registration Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:57AMOnly Ohio and Native American tribes in Washington and Oregon have so far met the deadline to comply with a federal law passed nearly three years ago to coordinate and expand sex offender registration nationwide, a U.S....
Bond Spreads at Narrowest This Year Lure GMAC: Credit Markets Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:56AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Corporate bond yields fell to the lowest this year relative to benchmark government securities, luring GMAC Inc. to sell its longest-maturity notes since 2004.
CC budget plan nixes new staff, pay raises Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:53AMMOREHEAD CITY —Carteret Community College trustees Tuesday approved a 2010-2011 county budget request that is 2 percent more than the current year’s approved budget.
Higher fees sought to pay for aiding poor Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:51AMMarriage license, other civil actions, traffic fines would cost more to pay for shelters, legal aid Marriage license, other civil actions, traffic fines would cost more to pay for shelters, legal aid
Board idea:Freeze allsalaries forone year Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:49AMebrandt@pottsmerc.com
Democrats, White House close in on health bill Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:48AMA final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
School district lays off 61 employees Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:47AMThe assistant superintendent says some jobs can be saved if the $198-per-parcel tax, now known as Measure A, is approved in May. But he says it is not possible to avoid all layoffs.
Spending up 2% Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:46AMThe tax rate in Haldimand will actually go down this year, but ratepayers will notice an increase in their tax bills nonetheless due to new spending initiatives. Key among them is construction of new arenas in Dunnville and Cayuga, both of which are expected to open in March of 2012.[...]
Oppn knocks back health reforms Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMThe federal government has attacked the opposition for rejecting its private health insurance changes.
STATE: Chief Justice voices concerns about reduced staffing Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMNew Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, speaking at Princeton University on Wednesday, warned that staff reductions in the state judiciary could threaten essential operations of the court system.
Residents spring for ambulance Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMThe Dunbarton Fire Department will get a new ambulance whether it receives federal grants to help fund it or not, voters decided at town meeting last night.
Schock discusses city cuts at Elgin chamber luncheon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMThe U.S. economy is expected to expand at a "solid" rate this year and in 2011, says Bill Testa, vice president and director of regional programs at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
The future of business Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMRight now, the unemployment rate in Carpentersville is 15.9 percent. Many industrial and manufacturing businesses in the village have laid off workers over the past year, according to Village Economic Development Coordinator Janice Murphy.
Ford to run for DeKalb Commission seat Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMDeKalb Ambulance Service Chief of Operations and Collinsville native Mark Ford announced Monday he will seek the District 3 seat on the DeKalb County Commission in the June 1 Republican primary.
County denied road money Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMAccording to County Engineer Ben Luther, FEMA has denied assistance to DeKalb County to fix roads damaged in late January’s winter weather freeze. Luther said the news came in a March 3 letter from Gov. Bob Riley.
Nevada pre-kindergarten teachers among nation's best trained Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMNevada is among the states that require the most education and training for pre-kindergarten teachers, according to a report released today by the Pew Institute.
County, community talk shop in Murphys Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26AMPublic Works Director Tom Garcia, County Administrative Officer Jeanne Boyce and Planning Department Director George White spent an evening with Murphys residents hearing ideas and answering questions last Tuesday.
Wash. Senate passes $890 million tax package Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:46PMAfter two days of contentious debate, the state Senate on Sunday approved a tax package that raises $890 million over the next 16 months and is centered on a temporary three-tenths-of-a-cent sales tax increase.
Wash. Senate passes $890 million tax package Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:41PMAfter two days of contentious debate, the state Senate on Sunday approved a tax package that would raise $890 million over the next 16 months and is centered on a temporary three-tenths-of-a-cent sales tax increase.
HEAL acknowledges federal government's commitment to investing in Canada's health system Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:40PMThe Health Action Lobby acknowledges the federal government's continued commitment to investing in Canada's health system through the Canada Health Transfer, which will increase by 6% for each of the next four years.
Interest shown in dredging project Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:30PMPLUM ISLAND and mdash; The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open bids next Monday on a long-awaited project of beach re-nourishment at Plum Island and Salisbury. Contractors' interest in bidding for the project is difficult to gauge precisely, but 10 companies sent representatives to a pre-bid conference last month at the Army Corps New England District office in Concord, according to the ...
How they voted in Washington Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMWASHINGTON -- Here is how area members of Congress -- Reps. Joe Donnelly and Peter Visclosky and Sens. Evan Bayh and Richard Lugar -- voted Feb. 26 to March 4: INCREASING INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY DIVERSITY: The House approved an amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act (H.R. 2701) that would require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on plans to increase diversity in ...
Weak regional jobs report gives us plenty to worry about Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe latest regional jobs report is cause for concern about the direction of the Rochester-area economy.
State’s budgets still in limbo Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:00AMThe 2010 session of the Alabama Legislature has reached the halfway point and lawmakers have yet to start work on the only task the state constitution requires them to complete — preparing budgets for the operation of state government and schools.
Teachers’ jobs may be cut Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:58AMThe DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a work session later this month to discuss the impact of what could be an “Armageddon” budget scenario for the system.
Letters to the Editor for March 4 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:56AM• Police find plenty of fish in barrel • Port commissioners give away asset • Wait for facts before judging Hyer • Ballpark owners agreed to remove signs
Herb Jackson: Capital Games Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:54AMSTORIES about Sen. Frank Lautenberg sometimes provoke strong responses.
Asheville area doctors fear vaccine cuts in state program may harm children Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:51AMASHEVILLE — Local health officials fear changes to the state's immunization program could lead to fewer children receiving vaccinations against preventable diseases.
Gibbons signs 4 of 11 session bills Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:51AMGov. Jim Gibbons has signed four of 11 bills passed by state lawmakers during last week's special session, but major bills dealing with education reform and the state budget won't be considered until next week, his office reported Friday.
Celebrating milestones on a shoestring Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMIn 1960, tercentennial fever reached such a pitch in Marlborough that the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company temporarily dropped its dress code requiring male employees to be clean-shaven.
Health care overhaul votes from November may no longer be there, some Louisianians in Congress say Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:42PM'They're already in a bind,' Rep. Charlie Melancon says
LETTERS Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:41PMAlan Tobey's Feb. 11 letter understates the advantages of the community-supported Rapid Bus Plus (RB+) plan over AC Transit's clumsier BRT proposal. RB+ would match BRT's transit and environmental benefits, but without BRT's drawbacks and at much lower cost.
NJ ed pick says he won't force religion on schools Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:40PMTRENTON — Former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's nominee to head the state's education department, told lawmakers Monday that despite his strong religious beliefs he wouldn't force those views on public schoolchildren.
Treasurer: budget cuts will remain Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:39PMTRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will not rescind midyear budget cuts to school districts, charity care and higher education despite pleas that the administration replenish a portion of the lost aid, New Jersey's new treasurer said Monday.
Standard Chartered to Expand India Fixed-Income Team by 15% Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:36PMMarch 4 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Chartered Plc plans to expand its fixed-income team by 15 percent in India, the lender’s second-most profitable market last year, said Hemant Mishr , who leads the division.
Post office weighs dropping sixth day Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:42AMChillicothe residents said a change in the number of days the post office is open won't affect their lives too much.
Top Dems looking to Obama for health care momentum Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:42AMDemocratic congressional leaders hope President Barack Obama's unveiling of his final health care package Wednesday will help resuscitate an effort that seemed all but dead until recently.
Germany’s DAX Index Ends Three-Day Advance as Adidas Declines Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:40AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks dropped for the first time in four days, led by Adidas AG that reported earnings that missed analysts’ estimates.
'There will be real concerns' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:39AM"VICTORIA already has funding being directed to the local hospitals and the Federal Government is going to adopt our model in other states, so I don't think we are going to see much change out of this reform.
Budget leaders reach agreement on restoration proposal Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:39AMJACKSON -- House and Senate budget leaders reached agreement late Tuesday on a plan to spend $82 million from various state accounts to restore a portion of the $458.5 million in budget cuts Gov. Haley Barbour has made this year.
Department of Education Releases School Report Cards for Cedar Grove Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:36AMThe N. J. Department of Education has released school report cards for every school district within the state for 2008-09.
Police department, sheriff's office welcome new wheels on the road Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:35AMBUCYRUS -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Bucyrus Police Department have new vehicles on the road.
Is George 'Dubya' having the last laugh? Bush basks in acclaim of supporters as pressure builds on Obama after Texas ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:33AMBush's demeanour, as he enjoys his retirement after two terms of leading the U.S., strongly contrasts with that of Barack Obama who took over from him last year and has appeared tired and haggard in recent weeks.
Fitch Rates Massachusetts $539MM GO SIFMA Index Bonds 'AA'; Outlook Stable Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:50PMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to the following Commonwealth of Massachusetts general obligation refunding bonds:
B.C. government phases out embattled plan for vulnerable children Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:47PMThe controversial program will be absorbed into new, larger entity
A $60M Pinellas County funding cut? Now what? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:47PMWith Pinellas County budget cuts looming, arts organizations must adjust.... By Sarah Gerard Pinellas County residents are quaking in their flip-flops at the $60 million that's forecast to be cut from next year's budget. But none quake so hard as arts and culture organizations, who after two consecutive years of belt-tightening, are going to have to tighten up once again. Deciding to stick with ...
More cavities in our dental care system Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:47PMThere's no teeth in national health care legislation, either.... By Mitch Perry Throughout the nearly year-long national debate on health care reform, there has been curiously little discussion of dental care. And that's worrisome; if people go years without seeing a dentist, oral disease can lead to a lifetime of bigger health problems. According to Jack Bresch, director of public policy and ...
USIBWC Jan. 28 Public Meeting To Discuss Projects Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:45PMThe United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has scheduled a public meeting of the USIBWC citizens forum on Thursday, Jan. 28, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Tijuana Estuary Meeting Room, 301 Caspian Way.
Most New Yorkers Want Paterson to Stay, Poll Says (Update1) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:44PMMost New York voters don’t want Governor David Paterson to resign over allegations he interfered in a domestic abuse case against an aide, yet at the same time they say he can’t lead effectively, a poll by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion reported.