The Future Face of the Republican Party?

Christopher Polo 3 years ago Region: Georgia

During the 1990s, there was no question who was the face of Republican Party. With his Contract with America, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich became a very aggressive and visible symbol of GOP ideology. However, ... more

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Urban Renewal Schemer Arrested Over Checks From Developer

Richard Cooper 4 years ago Region: New York

On Long Island, New York Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin (Democrat-Westbury) was arrested on charges of tax evasion and lying to federal agents about 81 checks totaling $225,000 from developer Ranjan Batheja, on... more

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MTA Payroll Tax Proposal Taxes Employment

Richard Cooper 4 years ago Region: New York

The notion of a payroll tax on employers in New York City and seven other counties has become entrenched in financing proposals for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).  It would be levied against each $100 ... more

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Tikolo quits as Kenya captain

S M 4 years ago Region: Kenya

"I told the boys before the last qualifying game against the Netherlands in Potchefstroom that this would be last match as captain," Steve Tikolo said. "It has been a privilege being captain for the last seven years. I... more

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Lendl hoping to Phil his boots

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"It was a pretty flat batting track and I enjoyed it," said Lendl Simmons. "I know my uncle played here a few years ago and I also played here for the A team a few years ago and I enjoyed it - it was a good feeling. "I h... more

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Symonds lands in trouble again

S M 4 years ago Region: Australia

"Symonds used an autographed bat to lock in a seven-figure loan with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia that he then invested with the failed Storm Financial Services, a former Storm executive alleges," said 'The Sydney Mo... more

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"ECB and counties must co-ordinate"

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"I think it is important that the counties work closely with the ECB - if the England team are doing well that benefits the counties and we need to make sure we are all working together and not going in different direction... more

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"England have learnt their lesson"

S M 4 years ago Region: Barbados

John Dyson said: "I think we caught England on the hop in the West Indies. I think they came out thinking they were just going to have a net and just get ready for the Ashes. "Hopefully they are still in that frame of min... more

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Warne: Flower will succeed as coach

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"England have taken a step in the right direction by appointing Andy Flower, and I think the new job title as team director is the right one," Shane Warne said. "At international level, the 'coach' shouldn't be coaching -... more

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"Flower can lift England"

S M 4 years ago Region: India

"As a player Andy became ranked as the number one batsman in the world and the ECB believe he has the vision, the drive and ambition to be just as successful in his new post," said Hugh Morris, the ECB's managing director.... more

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