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Public-private partnerships have risks
Those enamored with the idea of public-private partnerships, such as the one being discussed for the Washington County Economic Development Commission, might pay close attention to the county’s ultimate public-private partnership: The one it...
Tags: The Herald-Mail, Company Privatization
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Somerset County municipalities learn how to apply for disaster relief funds
Daily American Staff WriterAlthough Hurricane Sandy's devastation was mild in Somerset County compared with the storm-ravaged Eastern Seaboard, federal assistance appears to be on the way for several local municipalities and agencies. Representatives from 12 local...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Tom Corbett, FEMA, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Sandy relief package swells aid for past disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week. Their...
Tags: John Boehner, Washington, DC, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Congress approves additional Sandy aid
In a move that will help some 800 Maryland families affected by the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Congress approved $10 billion in emergency funding Friday for the federal flood insurance program. The hastily scheduled votes came in response to criticism...
Tags: John Boehner, Executive Branch, Hurricanes, Somerset County (Maryland), U.S. House of Representatives
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Our Laguna: 2012 was a year of change
The top 10 stories of 2011 included limitations on skateboarders; an arrest for alleged rapes and sexual assaults; flood recovery; Marine Life Protection Act implementation delay in Laguna; the Heisler Park renovation; the Resource Center pulling out from...Tags: Human Interest, Animal, Rituals, Highway Transportation, Artists
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Sale of last AIG shares brings U.S. bailout profit to $22.7 billion
WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would raise $7.6 billion in the sale of its final shares of American International Group, ending the controversial bailout of the insurance giant with a $22.7-billion profit. The department agreed to...
Tags: American International Group, Federal Reserve, Financial Markets, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Sandy aid proposal would include more for Maryland
A $60 billion emergency spending bill that would provide federal aid to states still recovering from Hurricane Sandy would guarantee additional money for Maryland and subtly change the way administration officials determine eligibility for disaster relief...
Tags: Benjamin L. Cardin, Martin O'Malley, FEMA, Politics, Career and Workplace
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Casey urges Hurricane Sandy aid for Pennsylvania
Call Washington BureauDemocrat Bob Casey urged a federal emergency official to reimburse Pennsylvania for the state's Hurricane Sandy preparations on Wednesday and Republican Pat Toomey is pushing back against a $60.4 billion aid bill he says is excessive. To be sure, Toomey...Tags: Robert P. Casey, Jr., FEMA, POLITICO LLC, Hurricanes, Politics
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The Rhubarb Patch: The Legacy of Obama's Recovery Act
Change of SubjectWith the economy the likely focus of Wednesday night’s first debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney, I invited veteran reporter Scott Reeder (right), the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-... -
Council president claims Carmel mayor is deceiving public, misusing money
The president of the Carmel City Council says an investigation into a nearly $200 million bailout of the city redevelopment commission has turned up evidence that the mayor is deceiving the public and funneling taxpayer dollars through a private group....
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Disease Prevention, Local Government, Justice System
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Bailout lawsuit put Mourdock on political map
South Bend TribuneBefore Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock pulled off a historic upset in this year's Republican Senate primary, he was best known to most political observers as the man who tried to stop Chrysler's government-brokered bankruptcy. Mourdock, who toppled...Tags: General Motors Corp., Joe Donnelly, Financially Distressed Companies, Trials, Tea Party Movement
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The value of stimulus spending. Or not.
With the economy the likely focus of Wednesday night's first debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney, I invited veteran reporter Scott Reeder, the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think...
Tags: General Motors Corp., George W. Bush, Local Government, Moody's Corporation, Politics
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