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Cutting budget doesn't have to be an art
I have read of local towns planning to raise the tax millage as a result of budget shortfalls caused by we, the people, voting against ever-increasing taxes. We've all gotten used to hearing the litany of crucial services that "will have to be reduced" by...Tags: Fires
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Sidelined development group revived
247-7874— The Hampton Federal Area Development Authority hasn't met since it was replaced last year by the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority, but that's about to change. The city is reviving the group because the Hampton authority still exists...Tags: Langley Air Force Base, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Lobbying, NASA, Fort Monroe
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Travel companies disguise price hikes as taxes
As every good tourist knows, when it comes to the cost of travel, there's the price and then there's the price. No one really believes that that flight to Europe will cost $299, regardless of what the ad says, or that a hotel stay will be $99, or a car...Tags: Tour Operations Industry, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Cruises, Key West, Vehicles
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A TV Judge Is Picked For The High Court
Special to The CourantOn page 246 of Christopher Buckley's new novel, a gently satirical look at the Supreme Court, comes a line that no doubt caused the author to cackle. One justice remonstrates to another, channeling Steve Martin: "Why is this my business? "Re-cu-use me."...Tags: Family, The White House, Court Administration, Government, Steve Martin
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Simsbury Bank Pledges $25,000 To Friends Of Public Library
SIMSBURYSimsbury Bank has made the second of four installments on its pledge to the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library for the extensive expansion and enhancement of the library facility. The bank has pledged a total of $25,000. To show appreciation for...Tags: Libraries and Museums, People, Soccer
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Novel: 'Supreme Courtship' by Christopher Buckley plays top court for laughs
The Hartford CourantOn page 246 of Christopher Buckley's new novel, a gently satirical look at the Supreme Court, comes a line that no doubt caused the author to cackle. One justice remonstrates to another, channeling Steve Martin: "Why is this my business? "Re-cu-use me."...Tags: Family, The White House, Court Administration, Government, Steve Martin
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Forgotten Cuban town still waits for hurricane relief
In the days since Hurricane Gustav pummeled western Cuba, angry residents here said not a single official had checked on this fishing town that was virtually erased by Hurricane Charlie four years ago. "No one has stopped by to see if we're eating," said...Tags: Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Metal and Mineral, Hurricanes, Building Material
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Michigan Democrats pick high court candidate
Associated Press WriterMichigan Democrats on Saturday chose candidates for the November statewide ballot but not before focusing on the very top of the ticket -- a tight race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm said it's "mind-blowing...Tags: John Austin, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Baseball, University of Michigan
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Bush: Oil-drilling, hurricanes and storms
The Swampby Mark Silva President Bush is trying to change the subject. The subject all week and this coming week: Hurricanes and tropical storms. The ones that have passed and the ones coming. The story line is good: Recovery efforts so......Tags: Natural Disasters, Texas, Energy, Disasters, George Bush
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Bio Box: Wayne Bryant
NAME: Wayne R. Bryant AGE: 60 HOMETOWN: Lawnside EDUCATION: B.A., Howard University; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law-Camden. KEY POLITICAL POSITIONS: Retired in January 2008 from the state Senate, where he had served as deputy majority...Tags: Family, New Jersey, Medicine, Society, Health Treatments
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Sarah Palin as Alaska National Guard commander
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSeeking to buttress the foreign policy credentials of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Republicans have repeatedly cited the vice presidential nominee's experience as commander of the Alaska National Guard. As governor, Palin oversees military units whose duties...Tags: Government, Political Candidates, Disasters, Sarah Palin, Diplomacy
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Vessels, terminals prep for Hanna
247-4744The U.S. Coast Guard ratcheted up its port storm-alert status Friday in response to the approaching Hanna, warning marine terminal operators, the U.S. Navy and vessel operators that gale-force winds could be expected within 24 hours. As part of...Tags: North Carolina, Hampton Roads, Weather Reports, Virginia, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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