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Immigration bill would spark surge of legal arrivals
WASHINGTON — While much of the debate over immigration has focused on the fate of the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. without legal authorization, one of the biggest immediate impacts of the reform bill being prepared in the Senate would...Tags: Republican Party, James Lankford, 2010 Census, Unemployment, U.S. Congress
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Angelo Surmelis opens home store in Eastern Columbia building
Designer Angelo Surmelis doesn’t want all of your business at Angelo:Home, his new, 1,500-square-foot store in the historic Eastern Columbia building in downtown Los Angeles. “We're all unique; our homes should be as well,” the veteran...
Tags: IKEA, New Products, HGTV (tv network), Rose Bowl Flea Market, Media Industry
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Who gives the best customer service on Cyber Monday?
Here's a not-so-festive fact about Cyber Monday: Getting a customer-service rep on the phone can make you feel like a Scrooge. It's not as miserable as standing for hours outside a big box store. But according to StellaService, which analyzes customer...
Tags: Zappos.com, Cyber Monday, Nordstrom, E-Commerce Industry, Consumers
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100 gifts for under $100
There's art to the gift of giving. Some folks have mastered it; others not so much. It starts with a good eye and an understanding of your own budget. Worried that you might not have what it takes? Not to fret, we're making things easy this season. From...
Tags: Walmart, Holidays, Music, Netflix Inc., Toy Industry
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Want an app? There could be a tax for that
That download of an Angry Birds app, Katy Perry song, or "Captain America" movie could end up costing consumers more, thanks to a "digital products" tax proposal that's being pushed in Annapolis this year by Gov. Martin O'Malley.
The bill is part of a...Tags: Republican Party, Sales, Music, Netflix Inc., E-Commerce Industry
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Amazon.com tops in customer service: Did your favorite online site make the cut?
Amazon.comwas named the best for customer service among those who like to shop with their keyboards, according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation and American Express. Like others across the country, South Floridians like to shop online....Tags: Zappos.com, Nordstrom, National Retail Federation, Amazon.com Inc., Consumers
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Which retailers provide the fastest returns? Not Dell
So, the reindeer sweater from Aunt Emma this Christmas isn’t quite your style, so you and thousands of others are now in the process of returning gifts.
Which retailers provide the speediest returns?
STELLAService, which rates the customer service...Tags: Zappos.com, Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry
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Franchot's mistake
Each year, Maryland businesses collect billions of dollars in sales and use taxes, while their Internet competitors fork over a minuscule amount. Comptroller Peter Franchot recently estimated that if the playing field were leveled and all sales were...Tags: Government, Martin O'Malley, E-Commerce Industry, Amazon.com Inc., Executive Branch
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Internet sales tax: Maryland should tackle the digital divide
There's no denying the convenience and simplicity of shopping online. Successful retailers like Amazon.com and Overstock.com have become giants as a result. Small wonder that online sales have grown to an estimated $200 billion annually, or about 7...Tags: Government, Republican Party, Martin O'Malley, Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry
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Fashion News: Rooney Mara's premiere style; Liz Taylor's jewels
All The RageRooney Mara was just a little edgy at the world premiere of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" this week. Elizabeth Taylor's jewels broke records at auction at Christie's.... -
Sales tax exemption for online shopping causes controversy
Many Hoosiers said they are likely to fill up virtual shopping carts just as often, if not more often, than the ones on four wheels this holiday season.
“During the Christmas season, I will probably do the bulk of my shopping online just because,...Tags: Holidays, Hobbies, Taxation, Politics, Amazon.com Inc.
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Notebook: Shop locally, and reap benefits
Here’s a hint. It’s also the best way to help your local schools and local governments get the money they need and to keep your taxes low. Most of you know the answer. Do your shopping in your community. If your local businesses don&...Tags: Walmart, Sales, Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry, Property
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