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Need For Speed In Auto-industry Loans - Seattle Times
detroit — if credit remains locked up and auto sales continue to slump, the federal government's $25 billion loan package for the auto industry could be a huge help in keeping detroit's downtrodden automakers afloat, according to lawmakers and ...
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Federal Court Upholds San Francisco Healthcare Program
a three-judge appeals panel rules that the law does not violate federal regulations on employee benefit programs. gov. arnold schwarzenegger's ongoing effort to create a universal health insurance system for california got a major boost tuesday when a federal appeals panel upheld san francisco's pioneering citywide healthcare program.
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Henry Seeks Aid For Local Governments
gov. brad henry is asking for federal aid for local governments dealing with flood-damaged public structures in 10 northern oklahoma counties.
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Michigan Gets $263.6 Million For Housing Crisis - Detroit Free Press
after florida and california, michigan has received the nation's third-highest allocation of federal funds for local governments to buy and rehabilitate foreclosed properties. u.s. department of housing and urban development officials in washington ...
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State: Railway Should Help Find Money For Overpasses - Chicago Tribune
the state agency that oversees railroad safety said tuesday that canadian national railway should be required to help local governments get funding for any needed overpasses if it acquires a suburban rail line. the federal government also should ...
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Financial Crunch Hitting Local Governments In Pocket Book
area localities face multiple economic challenges that include state cuts and revenues that might fall short. this week's stock market instability and a thus-far failed $700 billion bailout by congress are part of a bigger financial headache for local governments.
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Henry Seeks Aid For Local Governments
associated press - september 29, 2008 2:55 pm et oklahoma city (ap) - gov. brad henry is asking for federal aid for local governments dealing with flood-damaged public structures in 10 northern...
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Court Upholds S.f. On Health Coverage Plan - San Francisco Gate
wednesday, october 1, 2008 (09-30) 11:02 pdt san francisco -- san francisco's pioneering program to provide health coverage for uninsured adults took a big step forward tuesday when a federal appeals court upheld the city's authority to make ...
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Mexican Head Steps Up Drugs Fight - Bbc Americas
his call came as six bodies were found in the border town of tijuana - a day after 16 corpses were uncovered. president calderon launched a nationwide battle to take back territory controlled by some of the world's most powerful drug gangs almost two ...
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Maryland Feels Pinch Of Thinning Federal Dollars
where anthony hurt once saw rubble and litter, he now sees a bright mural. from his second-story window, the view of drugs and decay has given way to sunflowers and trees. more than 150 formerly vacant lots in this city, which is often derided for its high rate of violent crime, have been transformed into community parks — in part with the help of federal grants. "it's what most neighborhoods ...
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Erie Doesn't Receive Share Of Federal Grant
the city of erie lost out on its initial bid for a share of $4 billion that the federal government set aside to redevelop abandoned and foreclosed homes.
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School Closures Recommended By Audit; Changes Could Save $54m - Seattle Times
an audit of washington's 10 largest school districts recommends changes that could save those districts $54 million over five years — including $28.5 million in seattle — by closing more schools and reducing the number of administrators. the ...
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Europe Braces For Slide After Sharp Drop In Asia - The Ledger
paris — investors braced themselves for a slide in european share prices tuesday following sharp falls in asia and the rout on wall street after u.s. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion emergency rescue plan. the turmoil comes amid another government ...
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Brady: Federal Government Will Assist In Recovery
montgomery county residents who qualify for federal assistance will receive it, said u.s. rep. kevin brady, r-the woodlands, tuesday.
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Storm Could Cost Warren County Governments $2.1 Million
preliminary estimates show that warren county governments have spent, or will spend, about $2.1 million dealing with the hurricane-force storm that blew across the state on sept. 14.
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Road Not Taken Takes On New Meaning As Motorists Drive Less - Cnn
(cnn) -- americans drove 3.6 percent less in july 2008 than they did during july 2007, transportation secretary mary e. peters said tuesday. since november, americans have driven 62.6 billion fewer miles than over the same nine months in 2007. that ...
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Green Saver: The Costs Of Solar Power - Ninemsn
solar power makes sense. it’s the perfect power source for sun-drenched australia, avoiding burning non-renewable fossil fuels and making carbon dioxide. consumers can choose between two sorts of solar power systems. one fires up your hot water and ...
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Va., U.s. To Spend $13 Million On Upgrade
richmond, sept. 30 -- the state and federal governments will spend $13 million to improve passenger rail service south of fredericksburg as part of a multiyear project to make trains faster and ease traffic in northern virginia.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Legality Of San Francisco's Universal Health Care Program
san francisco (ap) _ san francisco's landmark universal health care program can continue to operate, after an appeals court ruled tuesday that it does not violate federal law.
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Grant Money Will Help Low-income College Bound - Walb 10
atlanta (ap) - the university system of georgia will use $2 million in federal grant money to help push low income adults and other underrepresented groups toward college degrees. georgia is receiving funds under the college access challenge grant ...
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