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2012/05/28 03:55
2012/05/28 03:55
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If you are a taxpayer who itemizes your deductions, you probably know that medical expenses are deductible but only if they exceed a certain threshold. For years, that threshold has been 7.5 percent...
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2012/05/27 18:24
2012/05/27 18:24
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JEFFERSON CITY - When it was launched in the late 1990s, a Missouri grant program for preschools was intended to last only a short time. The original guidelines for the Missouri Preschool Project...
2012/05/27 16:44
2012/05/27 16:44
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Dentist Frank Illuzzi was stunned when Vermont tax collectors began demanding a 6 percent sales tax on the value of toothbrushes and floss he hands out to patients. Senior care...
2012/05/27 07:58
2012/05/27 07:58
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The U.S. Postal Service said late Friday that it was offering buyouts to about 45,000 mail handlers, part of the financially troubled agency's efforts to cut its staff and reduce its operating...
2012/05/27 04:16
2012/05/27 04:16
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... Two state lawmakers from the area agree that a proposal to eliminate school property taxes with revenues from increases in the state personal income and state sales taxes has little chance of...
2012/05/27 03:04
2012/05/27 03:04
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FIRST homebuyers could save more than $31,000 under a move by the State Government to abolish stamp duty on city apartments bought off the plan. Other purchasers will save more than $21,000 under the...
2012/05/26 21:42
2012/05/26 21:42
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The State of the Military-Industrial Complex Is Strong If weapons orders get diverted, so do campaign contributions. War may dwindle, Peace may grow; But weapons makers Never slow. What can you...
2012/05/26 15:29
2012/05/26 15:29
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One of the most dominant developments in African governments in the last four decades is the issue of nationalisation which has been driven mainly by politics and ideology. This stems from the need...
2012/05/26 00:17
2012/05/26 00:17
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The state's annual hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday, which exempts a laundry list of storm items from the 4 percent state sales tax, will take place Saturday and Sunday. The holiday, now in...
2012/05/25 23:37
2012/05/25 23:37
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This is, of course, the same David Cameron who applauded loudly in the Commons a few weeks ago on Budget day when his Chancellor announced plans to clamp down on those who sought to avoid the UK's own...
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2012/05/25 14:36
2012/05/25 14:36
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By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian The British government will work with the Department of Finance (DOF) for capacity building in various areas of financial and professional services, including the...
2012/05/25 10:32
2012/05/25 10:32
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THE VIEW FROM HEREA RECRUITMENT advertisement put out by the Highways Agency demonstrates in glorious fashion the superiority of our council over all other public bodies. Responsible for the...
2012/05/25 10:16
2012/05/25 10:16
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A marathon town meeting dragged on for a sixth session Wednesday night, and voters are still not finished. Town meeting will continue next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. On...
2012/05/25 08:07
2012/05/25 08:07
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In light of the recent protests about farm subsidies I'd like to offer a little historical perspective. Farmers weren't the ones who lobbied for subsidies. Congress initiated them to keep the costs of...
2012/05/24 22:16
2012/05/24 22:16
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BREWER, Maine — Steep declines in revenues, a flat citywide property value and increased costs mean city officials are proposing a property tax increase of $1.04, Finance Director Karen Fussell and...
2012/05/24 21:33
2012/05/24 21:33
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City Administrator Tim Miller says the draft budget is very similar to fiscal year 2012, and includes no significant cuts or new programs. "Given the revenues that we are projecting, and the...
2012/05/24 16:13
2012/05/24 16:13
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A plan supported by the governor and legislative leaders to slash Oklahoma’s top income tax rate disintegrated in the House on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility a tax cut may not...
2012/05/24 08:01
2012/05/24 08:01
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MURFREESBORO — Wednesday morning started like any other at the iconic diner in downtown Murfreesboro, according to Scott Perkins, owner of the iconic City Cafe. Just after 9 a.m., however, diners and...
2012/05/24 04:28
2012/05/24 04:28
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An austerity Budget is no surprise, but don’t we need a slightly more balanced approach with some stimulus from government to give the economy a kick start? A "zero" Budget will be considered prudent...
2012/05/24 02:51
2012/05/24 02:51
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand's center-right government unveiled a relatively austere budget Thursday, saying it will tackle rising debt and return the country's books to the black in two...