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Beebe: Long-term care appropriate at Conway center (FOX 16 Little Rock) 11 Mar 2010

Gov. Beebe says a disagreement with the federal government over how to care for developmentally disabled people may be in a factor in a Justice Department filing that seeks to...

Beebe: Long-term care appropriate at Conway center (CW Arkansas) 11 Mar 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Mike Beebe says a disagreement with the federal government over how to care for developmentally disabled people may be in a factor in a Justice Department filing that seeks to block the Conway Human Development Center from accepting young patients.

Beebe: Long-term care appropriate at Conway center (FOX 16 Little Rock) 10 Mar 2010

Gov. Mike Beebe says a disagreement with the federal government over how to care for developmentally disabled people may be in a factor in a Justice Department filing that seeks...

Hoboken Board of Education approves use of federal stimulus money to fund new laptop program (The Jersey Journal) 10 Mar 2010

Mark Maurer/Hoboken NowThe Hoboken Board of Education approved the expenditure of federal stimulus money to fund a new laptop program for seventh and eighth graders. Despite some opposition and concerns, the Hoboken Board of Education approved the expenditure of federal...

Oregon treasurer's race creates suspense as contenders file for seat (Salem Statesman Journal) 10 Mar 2010

Within hours Tuesday after Gov. Ted Kulongoski named Ted Wheeler as state treasurer, a couple of others — including Salem's Jim Hill, who held the job for eight years — jumped into the race as filing closed for the May 18 primary.

Roseville solar start-up gets federal boost to build new plants (The Sacramento Bee) 10 Mar 2010

Little by little, Sacramento is creating a green-tech economy. Tuesday, it made some important headway in the solar energy business.

Cromartie resigns; voters to choose replacement (The State) 9 Mar 2010

Columbia City Councilman E.W. Cromartie, facing a year in prison for not paying federal income taxes, resigned Tuesday afternoon, and City Council members will vote this morning to schedule an election to replace him. Photo gallery

Governor seeks Klamath drought declaration (San Diego Union-Tribune) 9 Mar 2010

Gov. Ted Kulongoski said Tuesday he expects to sign a state drought declaration for the Klamath Basin next week, but state and federal aid will not be enough to stave off hard times for farmers.

Canadian firms come under fire for failing to government money and investing (Canadian Business) 9 Mar 2010

OTTAWA - The timid and cautious nature of Canadian business - not government policies or high taxes - is likely to blame for the country's woeful

Shares of government-backed companies jump (Market Watch) 9 Mar 2010

Shares of companies that count the U.S. government as a major investor rally. Citi stock soars over speculation that the U.S. may sell its stake in the bank sooner than expected.