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Facts & Myths on Cap & Trade
VARbuzz —
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VAR has received numerous forwarded e-mails concerning information on the Internet that H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (often called the "Cap and Trade Bill"), will require homeowners to comply with government-mandated energy and water efficiency standards before they can sell their properties. ...6 days ago -
US Congress adopts bipartisan resolution to honour Manmohan Singh
Thaindian News —
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Washington, Nov.23 (ANI): The United States Senate has adopted a bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent “honouring the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, for his service to the people of India and to the world, and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States”. Senate Resolution 360, a rare ...6 days ago -
PM lauds press freedom in speech, wont take questions
CKA Canadian News —
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TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldnt take questions from reporters covering the event.1 week ago -
Mark Your Calendars, Stay Informed
The Daily Dose —
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We hope you have marked your calendars for Wednesday, December 9. One of our goals here at the Chamber is keep you, our members, informed of legislation that could impact your business. We act as a "watchdog," so to speak, keeping an eye out for policies at the local, state and federal level that will impact you. We ...1 week ago -
House and Senate Health Care Reform Bills Mark the Beginning of the Endgame
The Alan Katz Health Care Reform Blog —
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is unveiling his health care reform plan after it received passing grades from the Congressional Budget Office. Whether he has the 60 votes he needs to bring the bill to the floor is still an open question, but odds are he’ll have the votes when he needs it, perhaps by this ...1 week ago -
Lieberman may subpoena officials over shooting spree at Fort Hood
Stupidica —
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Sen. Joe Lieberman said Wednesday he would hold a hearing this week on the Fort Hood shooting and may use his subpoena power to force government officials to testify. The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is moving ahead with the Thursday hearing despite the Obama ...1 week ago -
Yeddyurappa makes rival Shettar minister, key meet Wednesday (Lead)
Thaindian News —
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Bangalore, Nov 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday inducted Jagadish Shettar, who has resigned as the assembly speaker, into his ministry, a day ahead of party legislators meet here to end continuing dissidence.The 54-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from north Karnataka was made a ...1 week ago -
healthcare
Does It All Matter ? —
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All we hear from Our Dear Leader, Comrade Obama, MADAM Pelosi, Harry Reid, Charles (the Crook) Rangel, Chuck (how much can I get) Shumer is how much the health care bill they are forcing down the throats of Americans will save. Well here are some of the reason it costs so much now, and why it will cost even more in ...2 weeks ago -
Explain the new homebuyer tax credit to your clients with new flyer
VARbuzz —
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Today President Obama signed a bill extending and expanding the homebuyer tax credit . Now that the bill has become law, VAR has a new flyer to help you inform your clients about the expanded tax credits that you can download today at www.VARealtor.com/Tools . Download it now for showings this weekend! The ...3 weeks ago -
House passes homebuyer tax credit extension, expansion
VARbuzz —
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The Unemployment Insurance bill including the homebuyer tax credit extension and expansion has passed the House by a vote of 403-12 after passing the Senate last night 98-0. The new provisions take effect as soon as President Obama signs the bill, which we expect will be before the weekend. Right click this link and ...3 weeks ago -
Senate passes expanded, extended home buyer tax credit 98-0
VARbuzz —
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UPDATE : The House passes the bill . Obama expected to sign it before the weekend. According to NAR , yesterday the Senate voted 98-0 to extend and expand the home buyer tax credit. WaPo article on the vote . The House is expected to accept the Senate version as early as today and, from there, the bill will go on ...3 weeks ago -
Realtors, homeowners and RPAC-endorsed candidates prevail on Election Day
VARbuzz —
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Yesterday’s election left its mark on the landscape of Virginia’s Capitol Square. With local association endorsements and VAR member votes, RPAC of Virginia-endorsed candidates Governor-elect Bob McDonnell and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling were both victorious last night. And 77 of the 88 RPAC-endorsed House of ...3 weeks ago -
State Legislators Propose Delay for Unemployment Insurance Premiums
The Daily Dose —
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Senate Republicans have proposed delaying the state’s new unemployment insurance premiums to continue Indiana job growth and help struggling Hoosier businesses through the national recession. Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) said Senate Republicans would introduce legislation in the upcoming ...3 weeks ago -
ERA Spotlight Sessions: Endorsements and Testimonials - Pop Quiz!
Electronic Retailer Blog —
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The FTC has recently released new Guides on Endorsements and Testimonials. These new Guides mean new rules for all types of marketers and talent. But are you ready to comply? Take this pop quiz to see if you are prepared: Can celebrities have liability for endorsing a product that does not work? Can you ever use a ...3 weeks ago -
911 Call Center Decision Put on Hold
The Daily Dose —
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Efforts to break down the glass wall separating the City and County 911 Call Centers have been put on hold temporarily. The Chamber supports efforts to end this separation and consolidate 911 Call Centers, resulting in one streamlined point of contact for communications, emergency services and homeland security ...3 weeks ago -
The latest on the tax credit extension
VARbuzz —
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From NAR: Although the Senate was not able to reach a procedural agreement to schedule a vote on the Unemployment Insurance extension, the Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson Amendment to extend and expand the Tax Credit is contained in the bill. The Senate is expected to vote, Monday evening, for a "Motion to Invoke Cloture" ...4 weeks ago -
Efforts to extend homebuyer’s tax credit far from over
VARbuzz —
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NAR tells us that the fight to extend the homebuyer’s tax credit still has a long way to go. Senate leaders of both parties and key Senate Finance Committee members and staff, and tax credit sponsors Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson have agreed on extending and expanding the housing tax credit. However, there is no ...4 weeks ago -
Scheming in secret.
Does It All Matter ? —
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How Reid thinks about Americans Don’t you just love transparency in our government? Harry Reid, The MADAM Nancy Pelosi, and Our Dear Leader, Comrade Obama. Barack Obama are scheming in secret on ObamaCare… they’re essentially meeting behind closed doors to re-write it. What’s in this ...4 weeks ago -
VAR calls for action: Extend the homebuyer tax credit
VARbuzz —
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NAR is expecting a Senate vote this week on extending and expanding the homebuyer tax credit . (The credit is currently set to expire in 35 days). Have you responded yet? This morning, your VAR Law & Policy team sent a reminder e-mail (“Help Secure the Homebuyer Tax Credit for Your Clients”) to all members ...4 weeks ago
