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  • Debating an extension of the Bush tax cuts
    Aug 1, 2010 — Washington Post
    Below are responses from Alan S. Blinder, Mark Zandi, Diane Lim Rogers, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Leonard S. Burman and Robert Greenstein. Besides, the economy performed admirably during the 1990s when upper-income households paid these same higher tax rates. Everyone knows that our income tax code is a mess.
  • Everyday lithium batteries at center of debate about cargo handling
    Aug 1, 2010 — Washington Post
    Jia Lynn YangThe lithium-ion battery quietly fuels modern life. It powers our iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys and laptops. Now the Department of Transportation wants to toughen rules for how the batteries -- and devices containing them -- are shipped on cargo planes.
  • Five myths about the Bush tax cuts
    Aug 1, 2010 — Washington Post
    Should the tax cuts expire, as some Democrats have said? As the CBO notes, most Bush tax cut dollars go to higher-income households, and these top earners don't spend as much of their income as lower earners. In 2007, well after the tax cuts took effect, the budget deficit stood at 1.2 percent of GDP.
  • Va. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli: The rise of the confounding conservative
    Aug 1, 2010 — Washington Post
    Cuccinelli's mother dabbled in Democratic precinct politics. Cuccinelli's letter caused an uproar and prompted Gov. The governor simultaneously endorsed Cuccinelli's legal reasoning.Cuccinelli sounds contrite.
  • BRIEF
    Jul 31, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    A SEPTA supervisor pointed them in the direction of a trolley station. Richard Simons, 53, an Ardmore resident, watched investigators from the Church Road bridge over the tracks.
  • GDP report: Economic growth slows with 2.4 percent rate in second quarter
    Jul 31, 2010 — Washington Post
    The bad news is that the growth was below the long-term trend rate at which the U.S. economy expands and is not strong enough to drive down unemployment. The retailer was expecting the economy to improve, but it hasn't happened. Kebe and her team have stopped carrying the most expensive children's clothing lines, such as Simonetta, and are instead selling less-costly ones such as Eliane et Lena.
  • Gov. Rendell accepts 'lion's share of blame' for DRPA failures
    Jul 31, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Tom Infield and Maya Rao Jul. 31, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Gov.
  • Tolls coming to one of last free Delaware River bridges
    Jul 31, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    The cost to the public will be a $1 to $2 toll for cars, paid southbound only. No toll booths will be set up.
  • U.S. recovery hopes fade as economic growth dips
    Jul 31, 2010 — Washington Post
    The bad news is that the growth was below the long-term trend rate at which the U.S. economy expands and is not strong enough to drive down unemployment. The retailer was expecting the economy to improve, but it hasn't happened. Kebe and her team have stopped carrying the most expensive children's clothing lines, such as Simonetta, and are instead selling less-costly ones such as Eliane et Lena.
  • Foxwoods gets two-week extension in license fight
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    ...documents Foxwoods had requested were confidential. Jacoby, meanwhile, took issue with enforcement lawyers' deposing Foxwoods' former general counsel, Nick Moles. At the hearing, commissioners expressed impatience and frustration with the Foxwoods group, Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners (PEDP), which won a competitive bid for a slots license in Philadelphia in December 2006. During the hearing, gaming board Chairman Gregory Fajt told Jacoby, "Your client has...
  • Free turnpike travel for Pennsylvania Turnpike employees draws questions from lawmakers
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Patriot-News
    The commission also doubled the annual fee for the E-ZPass transponder from $3 to $6. Sen.
  • Later than expected, 4.5 percent fixed-rate mortgage arrives
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Zandi concurs. "The key to more home buying is more jobs," he said. "Once job growth kicks in earnestly, household growth will ramp up and so will demand." Zandi added that despite these "extraordinarily low rates," many prospective buyers have little savings for a down payment and tattered credit scores. The securely employed, however, appear to be nibbling at the bait. "There's a new group of buyers just entering the market because of the low rates," said Art...
  • N.J., Pa. governors call for DRPA audit, changes
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Rendell and Christie pressed for immediate action at the bistate agency, outlining 16 proposals in separate letters sent to DRPA leaders.
  • Recovery loses speed as consumers turn cautious
    Jul 30, 2010 — Washington Post
    As unemployment remains near double digits, Congress could feel pressure to pass more stimulus measures to speed the recovery. For the first time in two years, builders boosted spending on commercial projects. Such spending rose at an anemic 1.6 percent pace.
  • Rendell offer reforms for beleaguered DRPA
    Jul 30, 2010 — Philadelphia Daily News
    Chris Brennan Jul. 30, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Gov.
  • The confounding conservative
    Jul 30, 2010 — Washington Post
    Cuccinelli's mother dabbled in Democratic precinct politics. Cuccinelli's letter caused an uproar and prompted Gov. The governor simultaneously endorsed Cuccinelli's legal reasoning.Cuccinelli sounds contrite.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer Gardening column
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    And, at least for the bigger growers, says Joan Reilly, Philadelphia Green senior director, "it's an interesting, safe way to learn how to be an urban farmer. Others buy directly at the garden. Help from Philadelphia Green "gave us a jump start. That's something," says Glenn Bergman, general manager of Weavers Way. Still, Debbie Rudman is keeping her day job as programming director at Philadelphia Community Access Media.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer Karla Klein Albertson column
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Wildwood Beach and Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 800-992-9732. 7/31. Gimme Shelter Displays of 6 functional woodland shelters designed to raise awareness about sustainable building/living. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd. 7/30. Guided Architectural Walking Tours Explore old and new architecture in and around historic Philadelphia neighborhoods. Adath Emanu-el, 205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel. 8/1. Thrift Shop Crafts, housewares, electronics, games, toys.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer PhillyDeals column
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Ross says he's not investing with Hill, or even taking pointers from the veteran retail banker.
  • The Smart Money
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Then, despite the progress that Internet gambling advocates have made so far, all bets are off. Strasburg factor.
  • What will Congress do about the Bush tax cuts?
    Jul 30, 2010 — Washington Post
    For most households, that will feel like a tax increase — an outcome favored by a handful of budget wonks but very few real people. Democrats believe this will give them the leverage they need to force the GOP to deal. But either way, we're talking about adding $3+ trillion onto the debt, and the Republican position is that we should add even more than that.
  • AP survey: A bleaker outlook for economy into 2011
    Jul 29, 2010 — Washington Post
    The gloomier outlook is also a liability for President Barack Obama.The economists have turned more pessimistic since the recovery hit turbulence in May. Americans' confidence in the economy has declined, leading shoppers to reduce spending. Their spending growth will weaken in the second half of this year and strengthen only slightly next year, a majority of economists said.
  • Blinder: Bank profits 'collateral damage in a war to save the economy'
    Jul 29, 2010 — Washington Post
    In the case of TARP, we’re talking horribly unpopular. The right way to think about the banker benefits was collateral damage in a war to save the economy. Mark [Zandi] charitably gives the loss-carryback 22 cents on the buck [of stimulus]. At the other end, food stamps are $1.74 on the buck.
  • Council Rock Newtown playing for Pa. Little League title
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    The series continues Saturday and Sunday, if needed. In New Jersey, a double-elimination tournament in Hamilton Township will determine the state winner.
  • District's summer classes for foreign speakers winding down
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    We have never had anything with music before." She said the student workbooks reinforce lessons.
  • Divorce, Facebook style
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Facebook was a factor in almost every divorce case he has handled in the last two years.And it's become a factor in other kinds of cases. His wife seemed to be growing angry, but did not want a divorce. Share your user name and password with your spouse and invite him or her to check Facebook anytime.
  • Economy just right for some to build a home
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    With kids, it's much harder."Julio Cassanelli, 42, is contracts manager for Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) (TSX:TRI) in Philadelphia. What happens if that goes away?"They considered adding another bedroom and a bathroom, Jennifer Cassanelli said, but the estimates were through the roof. Paparone took $25,000 off the base price, which allowed the Cassanellis to move up to the next model, with the finished basement.Price: $307,000.
  • Fairfax County crime report
    Jul 29, 2010 — Washington Post
    A GPS device was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. A GPS device was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. A GPS device was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
  • Foxwoods
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    ...from Foxwoods for more time to complete discovery in the board's action to revoke the project's license. On April 29, lawyers for the board initiated a legal proceeding to strip the project of its gaming license. In questioning, the board's chairman, Gregory Fajt, expressed impatience and frustration with the Foxwoods group and indicated he thought the project's lawyers have had plenty of time to complete their discovery. Fajt noted that the Foxwoods group, led by South...
  • From off the streets to a shot at 'Idol'
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    By day, he sang on the Strip for blackjack bettors and Botoxed bridesmaids. Riley put on nearly 100 pounds, with an assist from the $3.99 all-you-can-eat buffets. Dennis Wilson of the Ninth District, which includes Rittenhouse Square. "He actually sounds good." Riley smirks when told of the support, unpacking his equipment near the spot of the arrest.
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