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New Mexico To See a Tax Increase
Region: New MexicoIn addition to closing state parks and slashing the education budget for 2010, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is planning on having a tax increase, as well. In an interview, Richardson told the press a tax increase ... more
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Bailed Out Megabanks Still Not ‘Too Big To Fail’ Consumers
Region: Texas
As the U.S. Government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program—TARP—-marks its one-year anniversary this Saturday, BancVue the leading provider of innovative products, dynamic marketing, and data-driven consultin... more
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“Switch Kit” Helps Americans Get Out of Unhealthy Banking Relationships
Region: Texas
According to a new study by BancVue, almost two in five Americans are unable to classify their current bank as “Mr. or Ms. Right”, with dissatisfaction higher among those with most of their money in large banks... more
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The High Cost of Calling Home from Prison
Region: Virginia
By Xanthe Waters Capital News Service When Virginia prison inmates call home, their families pay almost $3 for just one minute of talk time. But advocates for prison reform hope to change that. A national organization c... more
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Piracy a Multi-Million Dollar Industry
Region: SomaliaHotshots of the United States navy has made headway in killing at least three of the Somali pirates who held hostage American ship captain Richard Phillips off the coast of Somalia a few days ago. However, it took only fiv... more
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US Crew Ship Rescued
Region: Somalia
WASHINGTON – There are news that crew of US ship earlier hijacked by Somali pirates, has been retaken by the crew, the Pentagon said Wednesday. "It's reported that one pirate is on board under crew control — t... more
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Lawless Somalia Picks a Moderate Islamist President
Region: Somalia
Somalia's new President Recent events in Somalia have passed under the radar of headlines in the international news. In case you haven’t been paying close attention, here is a quick review: On January 31st, S... more
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China's bid to halt Somalian piracy
Region: ChinaThree Chinese war vessels have now joined in the international anti-piracy mission around the waters of Somalia. The ships – from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) – are carrying Chinese Special... more
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Illinoisians’ Interest High at Community Banks and Credit Unions
Region: Illinois
It took $4 gasoline to get folks to think about their driving habits. Similarly, it looks like a meltdown of the megabanks and other financial institutions is prompting consumers to think about where they are putting... more
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India Adds A Destroyer For Anti-Piracy, Post Successful Blowing Of Pirate Ship
Region: IndiaIn the wake of encouraging statements from the world maritime community, the United States and International Maritime Organization, after Indian Navy destroyed a pirate mother ship in the Gulf of Aden on 18th Nov’08,... more
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