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Obama wants $300 bill. stimulus tax cuts
The Swampby Frank James President-elect Barack Obama apparently plans on including more than $300 billion in tax cuts in his expected mega stimulus bill of at least $775 billion over two years, according to news reports. The move is meant to......Tags: Public Finance, John Boehner, Government, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, New York Times
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Alumni pay for Gov's trip to Ball State bowl game
A Ball State University alumni group will pick up the tab for Gov. Mitch Daniels' flight to Mobile, Ala., to see Ball State play in the GMAC Bowl. The Ball State University Foundation offered to pick up the cost of the flight to Tuesday night's game...Tags: Mobile, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Government
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Obama aims for quick economic stimulus, bipartisan support
Washington BureauWASHINGTON — In pursuit of his twin goals of reviving the economy and transforming the political climate in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama not only wants quick congressional action on his mammoth stimulus package but also wants significant...Tags: John Boehner, Eric Cantor, Nancy Pelosi, Ohio, Hawaii
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'No regrets' stimulus
Panic is not a good state of mind for making decisions, but the grim economic news of recent months means it's about the only one Washington policymakers can achieve. Alarmed by fears that the economy may be going from recession to depression, the...Tags: Unemployment, Athletics, Track and Field, Economy, Federal Reserve, Personal Income
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When corrupt pols run for office, pay attention
A half century ago, Paul Simon, Anthony "Tony" Scariano and I introduced an ethics bill in the state legislature. We ignored the callous boast of Paul "Shoebox" Powell—then the Illinois speaker of the House who was found after his death in 1970 to...Tags: George Ryan, Regional Authority, Paul Simon, Rod Blagojevich, Ethics
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Legislators want flood work to take center stage
Associated Press WriterDespite a state budget crisis and a crumbling national economy, Iowa legislators will nonetheless take on one of the most expensive problems in state history -- flood recovery. No one is sure of the price tag, but all agree it's enormous. And it comes...Tags: Laws, Michael Gronstal, Floods, Disasters, Budgets and Budgeting
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With cheaper gas, less mileage, E85 ethanol loses 'green' appeal
Sentinel ColumnistIn July, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced that the Florida's Turnpike Turkey Lake Service Plaza gas station, just north of Interstate 4, was the first in Central Florida to offer E85 ethanol for sale to the motoring public. "The rising cost of...Tags: Florida, AAA, South Dakota, Interstate 4, Florida's Turnpike
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President-elect Obama announces stimulus plan
Special to The Morning CallIn pursuit of his twin goals of reviving the economy and transforming the political climate in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama not only wants quick congressional action on his mammoth stimulus package but also wants significant numbers of...Tags: John Boehner, Tribune Co., Eric Cantor, Nancy Pelosi, Ohio
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Obama stimulus plan boosts business tax refunds
Associated Press WriterPresident-elect Barack Obama's proposed stimulus package would provide businesses with billions of dollars in refunds on taxes they paid several years ago. The refunds are popular among business groups and could increase pressure on Republicans to...Tags: John Boehner, Chuck Grassley, Heads of State, Ohio, 2009 U.S. Presidential Transition
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A prudent rescue
How do you spend an estimated $775 billion over two years without wasting money? That's the challenge President-elect Barack Obama has been struggling with in recent days as he assembled pieces of the economic recovery plan he is expected to present to...Tags: Investments, Government, Energy Saving, National Government
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No one spared as state keeps hacking budget
Tallahassee BureauAmid signs that the state's finances continue to deteriorate, Florida legislators on Monday sharply deepened expected spending cuts and outlined increased traffic fines that will cost speeders an extra $25 per violation to patch a leaky state budget....Tags: Florida, Laws, Colleges and Universities, Upper House, Fines
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Heat Q&A with Ira Winderman
Sun-Sentinel.comAsk Ira! Sun-Sentinel Heat writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. --------------------...Tags: Kaman Corporation, Moving, Injuries, Jamaal Tinsley, Stephon Marbury
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