News - Powered by Yahoo NewsBipartisan Tax Overhaul Faces Uphill Battl
A Republican and a Democrat have teamed up to push a proposal for saving time, sweat and paper: a one-page tax return. But is there any way to streamline the tax breaks in the 3.7 million-word tax code? Each complication has its constituency and interest group lobbyists.
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Donation carries emotional connectio
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com John Hesson tears up at the memory of his late wife, Renee. The Camarillo woman lost her longtime battle with cancer Dec. 28, 2009, leaving behind her husband of 43 years and their two grown sons. ?You couldn?t ask for a better woman than she was,? the 75- year-old retired construction worker said, his voice breaking. read more
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TAKING UP THE SLAC
COMEDY STAR JONAH HILL GETS STUCK INTO A MORE DRAMATIC PART IN HIS NEW FILM.
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Rubbish dump smell complaints ris
Complaints about smells from rubbish dumps have grown 10-fold since 2004, environmental experts have warned. Related Stories Firm axes 160 jobs at Cork plant Cost of living increases by 0.2% Mills grenade made safe in Offaly Living costs up as inflation rises Gardai to quiz bank executives of global banks in Anglo probe
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Loyola lineman Mulroe up for huge test tonigh
Patrick Mulroe may have been born to play football, but it took the Loyola Academy lineman until eighth grade to start playing.Mulroe and Loyola will open conference play tonight at Providence in the Me-TV/Chicago Sun-Times Catholic League Blue Game of the Week (7:30, Ch. 23).''Everybody is really excited,'' Mulroe said. ''This game is a huge test, and every one of us has some things to study ...
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School grows up during summe
A Southampton school is celebrating the new academic year, which marks its first as a primary school.
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PRINCETON: Locally grown, MYMAp
Lost on campus? Looking for a Princeton University event? There?s an app for that.
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Once again, Terry Allen takes on Wildcat
SPRINGFIELD | Preseason polls typically get a coach?s shoulder shrug. But Missouri State?s Terry Allen believes his guys were short-changed when the Missouri Valley?s preseason pecking order listed the Bears fifth. ?This is the best team we?ve had since I?ve been here,? said Allen, a former Kansas coach. ?We?ve grown up together.?
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Jaguars' opener could be huge for franchis
Having grown up in Jacksonville and having played his entire NFL career in his hometown, Rashean Mathis has a solid grasp on the small-market franchise's recent struggles. The veteran cornerback keeps track of everything going on in his city and in his locker room. So he knows, maybe better than most, the significance of Sunday's season opener against Denver.
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Detroit Zoo raising baby wallaby by han
DETROIT, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A baby wallaby rejected by her mother has grown from 7 ounces to 2 pounds under the care of staffers at the Detroit Zoo, officials say. United Press International - Shopping - Children - Baby - United States
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