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Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors
(Reuters) – The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the sought-after California team to local investors after the National Basketball Association denied a proposal to move the team to Seattle, a spokesman … Continue reading
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Local mayor suspended as Bangladesh disaster toll climbs to 430
DHAKA (Reuters) – The mayor of the Bangladesh municipality where a factory building collapsed killing more than 400 people was suspended from office on Thursday, a government minister said, as rescuers pressed on with the task of recovering bodies from … Continue reading
Public pensions risks vary widely for local government: Fitch
(Reuters) – Fitch Ratings said on Monday that local government pension liabilities vary largely for the more than 1,000 local governments it rates, and in some cases it expects the underfunded retirement systems will become a “source of budgetary pressure.”
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Obama turns to local TV to press Republicans to avert cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama turned to local television stations across the United States on Wednesday to increase public pressure on congressional Republicans to avert $ 85 billion in budget cuts set to begin in nine days.
Australia shares edge up, investors look to local earnings
(Updates to open) SYDNEY, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Australian shares edged up 0.1 percent on Tuesday as investors focused on local corporate earnings for direction after a three-month rally that has…
Will crowdfunders stick to local investments?
As the Securities and Exchange Commission nears its deadline for handing down crowdfunding regulations — in which large groups of small investors buy stakes in start-ups — some platforms poised to enter the space are taking bets on what crowdfunding … Continue reading
Austin Auto Insurance, Why Pick Local?
Austin Auto Insurance, Why Pick Local? Article by Vanessa Po Liability insurance is the most important … Continue reading
Mayors warn that sequestration will cut local budgets, too
Add the nation’s mayors to the growing chorus of voices warning of fiscal doom if sequestration takes effect. While much of the opposition has focused on the defense sequester, the U.S. Conference of Mayors wants to remind everyone of the … Continue reading
Discount Auto Insurance Found Comparing Local Car Insurers
Discount Auto Insurance Found Comparing Local Car Insurers Article by Marilyn Katz The TV ads are … Continue reading
Steven Pearlstein: And now, in local news . . .
I suspect Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke for most Marylanders last week when he explained why he was backing legislation to expand casino gambling in the state — for more than a decade, a divisive political issue that just wouldn’t go … Continue reading