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Greenfield Elected to Felder's Seat in Brooklyn
Voters in Brooklyn have elected David Greenfield, an attorney and former staffer on Joe Lieberman's presidential campaign, to the City Council.
Mar 24, 2010 -
Senate to Examine Fixes to Health Care Bill
If the Senate passes the fix-it bill with no changes, it will go to the president for his signature. If there are major changes, the bill heads back to the House.
Mar 24, 2010 -
Obama Signs Health Care Reforms into Law
The president signed his health care bill today just before noon.
Mar 23, 2010 -
Bloomberg Warns of Deep Cuts and Layoffs
Possible $1.3 billion cut in state aid could lead to 19,000 layoffs.
Mar 23, 2010 -
U.S., Mexico Adjust Drug Strategy
The Obama administration pledged long-term support for Mexico's drug war on Tuesday. Mar 23, 2010
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New York University Planning to Expand
New York University is planning a massive expansion that will unfold over the next 20 years. Mar 23, 2010
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China's Digital Censorship Battle Heats Up
Google says it is closing its Web site in mainland China. Instead, it will redirect users to an uncensored version of Google where searches are not censored: Hong Kong.
Mar 23, 2010 -
NY Senate Budget Proposal: 'No New Taxes'
The New York State Senate has unveiled it's annual budget proposal and its prevailing message is "No New Taxes." The Senate refused to tax soft drinks, or to raise the tax on cigarett... Mar 23, 2010
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Christie's Inaugural Bills Affect Govt Workers
New Jersey Governor Christie has signed his first legislation since taking office in January--three bills making pensions and health benefits for government workers less generous. Mar 23, 2010
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ACORN Disbands Due to Failing Revenues
The once powerful anti-poverty group ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) is disbanding nationally. Spokesman Kevin Whelan says ACORN's board decided to clo... Mar 23, 2010