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Talks of Pontiac layoffs continue Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:18AMThe talk at Pontiac City Hall of a possible 51 layoffs suggested by Mayor Leon Jukowski hasn’t cooled since the city’s Pension Board voted down a request to investigate the legality of transferring funds to help cover the costs of retiree health care.
Ctrl-Alt-Delete and a System Reboot for Virginia Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:00AMIt was more than a week ago, on Aug. 25, that all heck broke loose in a computer server facility outside Richmond.
Lentz gets ripped over endorsement Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:32AMThe Council for a Livable World’s endorsement of state Rep. Bryan Lentz, D-161, of Swarthmore, the Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District, sparked criticism from Republican candidate Pat Meehan.
Croatian Minister Pledges to Complete Shipyard Sales, Meet EU Requirement Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:29AMCroatia repeated a pledge to sell its subsidized shipyards to fulfill one of the “main” requirements for European Union membership.
EDC completes payment for Bacman plants Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:17AMMANILA, Philippines - The subsidiary of Lopez-owned Energy Development Corp. (EDC) has completed the payment for the geothermal power plants it acquired from the government early this year.
BacMan geothermal plant functional by 2012, says new owner Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:33AMLopez-owned Bacman Geothermal Inc. has completed the payment for the geothermal facilities it bought from the government.
Bids to privatize Dallas Farmers Market due Sept. 22 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:28AMA plan to privatize the Dallas Farmers Market has moved onto the fast track at City Hall and could become a reality by the end of the year.
French Local Authority Seeks to Block Eiffage's APRR Buyout, Tribune Says Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:14PMA French local authority with shares in Societe des Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhone is seeking to block its buyout by Eiffage SA and Macquarie Group, La Tribune reported, without saying where it obtained the information.
Bars, restaurants face new taxes with privatization Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:20PMGov. Bob McDonnell is counting on restaurants and bars for millions a year to make up the revenue from the liquor monopoly.
Putin’s Ticking Time Bomb Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:05PMMoscow’s horrendous daily traffic jams and this summer’s wildfires have something in common: The roots of both of these problems can be found in the government’s gross incompetence.
State May Cut Stake in VTB Bank to 50% Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:04PMMOSCOW — The government may sell more than 35 percent of VTB to bring its stake in the bank to just over 50 percent, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said in comments released Monday, a move that may force the lender toward greater transparency.
Natural Monopolies Off Sale List for 2011 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:03PMMOSCOW — The state will not privatize stakes in its natural monopolies or defense firms next year, Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina told reporters Tuesday in the latest sign of skittishness in the government to part with key assets.
Linda McMahon Says Entitlement Reform 'Not A Campaign Issue' While Attacking Opponent On Entitlement Reform Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:46PMWhat's Your Reaction? There have been a host of Republican candidates for Senate -- chief among them Sharron Angle and Rand Paul -- who have taken heat this election cycle for ducking the press. Connecticut Senate aspirant Linda McMahon is not one of them.
City Commissioner wants to discuss pay-as-you-throw pricing for trash removal, as well as privatizing the service Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:34PMChanges in how people are charged for their trash service, and the idea of turning the city-operated enterprise over to a private company are set for discussion at Lawrence City Hall.
Arcuri, Hanna: Social Security shouldn't be privatized Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:30PMThe two candidates in the 24 Congressional District agree: The current Social Security system should remain in place and not be privatized But Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, and Republican challenger Richard Hanna, of Barneveld, do have some differing opinions on how the government will have to respond to the program in the coming years.
Fitch Affs Fort Jackson Military Housing (SC) Tax Revs 2008 Ser A at 'AA-'; Negative Otlk Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' rating on the $103.5 million Fort Jackson Housing LLC's military housing taxable revenue bonds (Fort Jackson, South Carolina) 2008 series A and in addition, assigns the bonds a Negative Outlook. The 2008 series A bonds were privately placed in October 2008. The proceeds were used to provide a portion of the total development costs ...
Fitch Affs Fort Jackson Military Housing (SC) Tax Revs 2008 Ser A at 'AA-'; Negative Otlk Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:12PMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' rating on the $103.5 million Fort Jackson Housing LLC's military housing taxable revenue bonds 2008 series A and in addition, assigns the bonds a Negative Outlook.
STATE PRIMARY: Casinos, health-plan choice split senate candidates Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:53PMThe Townsman asked the candidates for Andover's state senate seat three "Yes/No" questions. Candidates then had an opportunity to further explain their answers. The state primary, to choose one Democrat and one Republican who will be on the general election ballot is Sept. 14.
Representative Arcuri honored by senior advocacy group Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:37PMThere will be a number of tight congressional races across Upstate New York in 2010, but none will be tighter than the rematch of Democrat Michael Arcuri and Republican Richard Hanna in the 24th District. Bill Carey says the democrat incumbent is moving quickly to make one issue a key theme of his re-election battle.
Air Force selects FCMC to privatize Keesler housing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:45AMBILOXI — The U.S. Air Force has selected Forrest City Military Communities, LLC (FCMC) as the highest ranked offeror (HRO) in its effort to privatize military family housing at four installations in the continental United States: Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Shaw AFB in South Carolina, Charleston AFB in South Carolina and Arnold AFB in Tennessee.
Commission endorses student-focused recommendations Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:17AMProposals to increase student financial support and decrease the time to graduate were among a set of recommendations the UC Commission on the Future voted to move forward with Tuesday (Aug.31).
Group: Just say no to privatization Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:42AMTom Wilson is taking his love for the library to the streets. Literally. While customers were browsing the booths of fruit and vegetable vendors for the last time this year on Tuesday afternoon at the Manteca Convention and Visitors Bureau Farmers Market, Wilson was staffing a booth organized by the Friends of the Manteca Library to educate the public about the current state of the library ...
Ad attacks Sean Duffy on Social Security Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:38AMRepublican congressional candidate Sean Duffy became the first target for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committees Wisconsin ad campaign Tuesday.
Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital plans two-floor addition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:37AMMARSHFIELD -- Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital announced Monday it will add two 30-bed inpatient floors onto its West Pavilion.
New ad attacks Duffy on Social Security Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:53AMRepublican congressional candidate Sean Duffy on Tuesday became the first target for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committees Wisconsin ad campaign.
Revenue leak Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:21AMFINANCE officials looking to plug revenue leaks in the government need look no further than the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.
ILS board still considering privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:17PMThe Inland Lake Board of Education is still considering the privatization of custodial services after its meeting on Monday night.
MMR: The zombie controversy that still lurches on | Martin Robbins Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:58PMThe MMR vaccine makes an unwelcome return to the headlines I thought it was over. I thought it was finished. But then I flicked on the TV and saw that Ultimate Big Brother was on, some monstrous new zombie version of the interminable celebration of mediocrity, and now I'm too traumatised even to glance at a TV Guide until probably around December time, when I have my annual "oh dear God is this ...
School board race shouldn't be personal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:15PMEDITORIAL There are plenty of issues to talk about in the San Francisco School Board race. The new student assignment process marks a dramatic shift in the way parents and kids get to choose schools. The district's decision to pursue federal Race to the Top money was a mistake.
Cities benefiting from privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:41PMCities benefiting from privatization
AFSCME Drops Second Ad In Nevada Targeting Heck Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:54PMThe American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is spending $750,000 on two TV ads targeting Democratic Rep. Dina Titus's GOP challenger in Nevada's 3rd district. The most recent ad , titled "Erased" and released on Tuesday, accuses Republican Joe Heck of supporting the privatization of Social Security -- a claim the Las Vegas Sun writes is false . The first ad , titled "Warning ...
Parking meter lease fallout looms as Daley pushes privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:36PMAs Mayor Richard Daley looks to narrow the gaping hole in next year's city budget by hiring companies to take over government operations, his last major foray into privatization serves as a cautionary tale. The city's 75-year parking meter lease led to soaring rates and initial troubles with jammed, broken and error-prone meters that angered many drivers. The Daley administration went on to ...
Parking meters give aldermen pause on privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:32PMMeter leasing metrics may give aldermen pause as Daley makes new privatization push As Mayor Richard Daley looks to narrow the gaping hole in next year's city budget by hiring companies to take over government operations, his last major foray into privatization serves as a cautionary tale.
Firm scratched from Lottery could stall bidding with protest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:19PM(Crain's) — Odds are growing that a lucrative contract to manage the Illinois Lottery is heading toward a formal protest, adding more drama and further delay to the high-stakes bidding process that Gov. Pat Quinn is slated to decide on Sept.
Reviving Indian Railways Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:21PMGlobal experience has shown that privatizing helps turn around national railroads. India must follow suit.
Reviving Indian Railways Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:12PMGlobal experience has shown privatizing helps turn around unwieldy national railroads. India must follow suit.
Appeals court sides with DPS in fight over privatizing security Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:11PMDetroit Public Schools will reinstate its contract with a private security firm following a ruling Monday by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Three local cases in SBI review Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:23AMROANOKE RAPIDS — An independent review of the State Bureau of Investigation crime lab has designated three Halifax County cases as needing further review.
A more conservative change Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:26AMTo everyone who has returned to the District after a long, hot summer: we could not have picked a more exciting time to come to Washington, where politics, culture and everything in between seem to collide.
PSALM seeks sale of all Napocor assets in ’11 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:22AMPower Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. hopes to privatize the remaining assets of National Power Corp. by next year. “We’ll push for the sale of all remaining assets, except for Agus-Pulangi which has a minimum 10-year wait period,” PSALM vice president Conrad Tolentino told reporters.
Conflicting data fuel debate on liquor privatization Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:50PMRICHMOND — As Gov. Robert McDonnell pushes a proposal to privatize state-owned liquor stores, he has reassured the public that problems associated with drinking would be unlikely to grow worse if the state government relinquished control over distilled spirits.
Ballot to shape budget Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:46PMWashington voters could reshape the state’s budget outlook for the next couple of years, depending how they weigh in Nov. 2 on six citizen initiatives and a referendum from the Legislature.
Yanukovych: Mine workers to control mine privatization Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe privatization of Ukrainian coal mines will be conducted under the control of the employees, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych announced at a celebratory meeting dedicated to the Miner's Day in the town of Stakhanov, Luhansk region.
Nigeria to privatize power sector Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:11PMABUJA, Nigeria, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has announced plans to tackle the country's notoriously inefficient and corrupt power sector. Nigeria - Africa - Abuja - Government - Embassies and Consulates
McDonnell continues liquor debate Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:23PMHARRISONBURG, Va. — After Thursday night’s town hall meeting in the Festival Ballroom, Gov. Bob McDonnell had quite a few suggestions to discuss with his cabinet regarding the privatization of Alcohol Beverage Control stores, among other subjects. In an effort to hear from a diverse crowd of Virginians, McDonnell has been traveling around the state to [...]
Novice Johnson Must Establish Himself in Feingold Territory Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:35PMTwo versions of Republican Senate candidate Ron Johnson are being introduced to Wisconsin voters. One is a successful businessman who embodies the hard-working spirit of the upper Midwest. The other is an extremist and elitist, a right-winger who doesn’t know the issues.
Foresty crew funds approved Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:09AMSPRINGFIELD - The City Council approved funds Monday night needed to resurrect a five-member, in-house forestry crew and to take back city management of the Romeo Cyr Skating Arena at Forest Park.
Shoura members call to reform aviation industry Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:48AM24 August 2010 RIYADH - Engineer Osama Kurdi, a member of the Shoura Council, stressed that privatizing commercial aviation in the Kingdom requires government responsibility for monitoring the sector and addressing obstacles, new airlines face as they attempt to build their businesses.
Toomey stresses economy as he begins tour of Pennsylvania Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:44AMTAMAQUA, Pa. - Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey rolled into town in an RV wallpapered with his campaign posters, on the first day of a four-day tour through 21 counties to argue that wrongheaded Democratic economic policies have failed to lift Main Street out of recession.
Video: 7th District candidates discuss jobs, spending Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:34PMPHILADELPHIA — The Republican and Democratic candidates in the 7th Congressional District race agreed on several issues during a recent joint debate, but also tied one another to flaws of the Bush and Obama administrations.