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$75 billion sought to jolt economy
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - President Bush called on Congress yesterday to enact a package of up to $75 billion in tax relief for individuals, businesses and laid-off workers suffering from an economic slowdown made worse by last month's terrorist attacks. After a...Tags: Social Security, Economic Indicator, Democratic Party, Alan Greenspan, Government
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Congressional response is predictably partisan
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON-Leaders in both parties cheered President Bush last night for what they called a strong and measured message on Iraq in his State of the Union address, even as Democrats attacked him bitterly for domestic policies they said were wrong-headed....Tags: Steny Hoyer, Democratic Party, Medical Services, George W. Bush, Barbara A. Mikulski
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Governor Signs Vietnam Veterans Day into Law
Channel 2 NewsMarch 29 will officially be known as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska. Gov. Sean Parnell signed House Bill 67 into law Wednesday, designating that day annually to acknowledge and commemorate the military service of American men and women in the Vietnam...Tags: Sean Parnell, Wars and Interventions, Steve Thompson, Government, Executive Branch
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Kreiss-Tomkins Prevails in Southeast House Race Recount
Channel 2 NewsDemocratic challenger Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins of Sitka has unseated incumbent state Rep. Bill Thomas of Haines, retaining an initial lead in a recount completed Monday according to state officials. Gail Fenumiai, director of the state Division of...Tags: Republican Party, Elections
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Margins Tighten in Close Legislature Races
Rep. Bill Thomas holds a two-vote lead over political newcomer Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in a Southeast Alaska House race, with margins in a few close Anchorage races also changing. The razor-thin margin was announced Tuesday, as election officials...
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UAA Says Shootout Ticket Packages Could Include Free Plane Tickets
Channel 2 NewsThe University of Alaska Anchorage says more than 1,500 people could receive free plane tickets in November -- funded by an appropriation from the state’s capital budget -- from 18 Alaska cities to Anchorage with the purchase of tickets to the...Tags: Finance
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Parents rally against T-mobile cell tower
Parents of children who attend two schools located near the Little White Chapel held a news conference on Thursday calling on the Burbank City Council to block the installation of a wireless telecommunication facility inside the church because of the...
Tags: Brad Sherman, Bret Harte, Electronics, Telecommunication Equipment, Radio
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Alaska Supreme Court Orders Use of Amended Redistricting Plan
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Supreme Court has ordered an amended plan from the Alaska Redistricting Board to be used in this year’s elections, rejecting proposed last-minute changes to some Southeast Alaska districts. The Haines Borough had objected to the board&...Tags: Voting, Elections
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As Clock Ticks, Pipeline, Education, Retirement & Autism Bills Linger
The Associated PressAn in-depth look at some of the key bills remaining as the legislative session ends Sunday. ALASKA PIPELINE House Speaker Mike Chenault opposes a rewritten version of his bill to advance an in-state natural gas pipeline project. Chenault told...Tags: Private Health Care, Behavioral Conditions, Insurance, Autism, Sean Parnell
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Work Wraps On Operating Budget
Associated PressHouse and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on their differences in the state operating budget. On Saturday night, they agreed to the Senate's approach to funding Alaska Performance scholarships for this year's graduates. Rep. Bill...Tags: Sean Parnell, Awards and Prizes, Music, Concerts
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Negotiators Come to Terms on Scholarships
House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a bill establishing a long-term funding source for student scholarships. The bill, as described, strikes a provision added in the Senate that would let students who take a high school equivalency exam...
Tags: Sean Parnell, Teaching and Learning, Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Music
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Local woman says she was 'ripped off' after filing for refund anticipation loan
“Ripped off, taken, scammed,” said Ashley Everman, about how she felt after trying to get a rapid anticipation loan, which she thought would provide her with $1,500 within 24 hours of filing her taxes.
She said she did not find out until...Tags: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Incorporated, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Consumers, Internal Revenue Service
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