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WASHINGTON (AP) -- FEMA exposed taxpayers to significant waste - and possibly violated federal la... Katrina Contracts Report t
WASHINGTON (AP) -- FEMA exposed taxpayers to significant waste - and possibly violated federal law - by awarding $3.6 billion worth of Hurricane Katrina contracts to companies with poor credit histories and bad paperwork, investigators say.
The new report by the Homeland Security Department's office of inspector general, set to be released later this week, examines the propriety of 36 tr...
Despite a three-year ban on using state planes to commute, some Florida lawmakers and governors c... 'For official use only
Despite a three-year ban on using state planes to commute, some Florida lawmakers and governors continue to climb on board for weekend trips home.
Because home for Florida's top officials again is far from Tallahassee, those trips have cost taxpayers more than $400,000 since January 2006 - making up more than a third of the tab for Florida's three state planes.
A state-owned plane...
THE US dollar is at its lowest level against the euro since October 1992. Then, the euro hadn... The Forecast Factory: Some
THE US dollar is at its lowest level against the euro since October 1992. Then, the euro hadn’t come into being and the European currency was the ECU. But the name change didn’t alter its value. The name is unimportant — what is important is that the former king of currencies, the US dollar, was shoved off its throne. However, euro was not alone in dethroning the dollar; ot...
The Red Wings may be the senior citizens of these playoffs, but they showed no signs of their adv... Icings: Wings showcase ski
The Red Wings may be the senior citizens of these playoffs, but they showed no signs of their advanced collective age as they overwhelmed the Calgary Flames and a tough travel schedule to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
Detroit dominated the series even more than the 255-128 shot margin might suggest. Calgary managed to squeak out a couple of one-goal wins at home last week,...
AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (AEON Credit) aims to issue over 5,000 of its exclusive Gold Visa Aff... 23-04-2007: AEON Credit ta
AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (AEON Credit) aims to issue over 5,000 of its exclusive Gold Visa Affinity Card, which has been launched in partnership with the Malaysia Motorcyle and Scooter Dealers Association (MMSDA), within the next three months.
In a statement on April 21, AEON Credit managing director Naruhito Kuroda said the Affinity Card programe would create higher growth for its mot...
Ad Links Buy a link » Cindy Loose, The Washington Post After the recent capsize of the Sea D... How to protect your stuff.
Ad Links Buy a link » Cindy Loose, The Washington Post After the recent capsize of the Sea Diamond in the Greek islands, this column expected to get questions about cruise safety. But the only queries -- and most chatter on the Web site CruiseCritic.com -- were about what happens to people's stuff.
"Do I need travel insurance? Does the insurance cover your belongings if the ship sin...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Omaha officials are working on a plan to refinance their Hilton Hotel bonds s... Omaha might refinance hote
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Omaha officials are working on a plan to refinance their Hilton Hotel bonds so taxpayers don't have to pick up the bill.
The new financing plan would save about $8 million over the life of the bonds, which would be paid off by 2034. The plan goes to the City Council next month.
"This really straightens out the cash-flow issues for the city," Mayor Mike Fahe...
the back seat and made him more susceptible to impact injuries than the others in the car who we... Steve Scauzillo: Role mode
the back seat and made him more susceptible to impact injuries than the others in the car who were wearing seat belts.
I read this week (this happened April 12) that the governor is slowly recovering. I wish him a full recovery, I really do. But at the same time, I can't help but ponder the irony involved. What kind of a role model is the governor of New Jersey to millions of motorists ...
Who's Booking TNA? The Answer Might Surprise You... This week in an interview with The Sun... The MeeThinks Saturday Spectacula
Who's Booking TNA? The Answer Might Surprise You...
This week in an interview with The Sun, TNA uberchick Dixie Carter made it known that a lot of the criticism directed TNA booker Vince Russo's way was misplaced. Though many a wrestling fan has criticized the overbooked, gimmick-match-heavy-feel of many a TNA pay-per-view and iMpact! taping to the "creative genius" that is Vince Russo,...
Who's Booking TNA? The Answer Might Surprise You... This week in an interview with The Sun... I don't care about a match be
Who's Booking TNA? The Answer Might Surprise You...
This week in an interview with The Sun, TNA uberchick Dixie Carter made it known that a lot of the criticism directed TNA booker Vince Russo's way was misplaced. Though many a wrestling fan has criticized the overbooked, gimmick-match-heavy-feel of many a TNA pay-per-view and iMpact! taping to the "creative genius" that is Vince Russo,...
