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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-16 23:13 US lawmakers seek ouster of interchange amendment

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:44:32 +0000

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-16 23:13 US lawmakers seek ouster of interchange amendment
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of 131 lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday called for elimination of a financial reform amendment that seeks to reduce the interchange fees merchants pay on debit card transactions. In a letter to the bipartisan House-Senate conference committee working to finalize regulatory legislation, 71 Democrats and 60 Republicans …

Tamarac philanthropist Daniel D. Cantor dies at 92

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:42:05 +0000

Tamarac philanthropist Daniel D. Cantor dies at 92
Daniel D. Cantor, a philanthropist who gave his name to a senior center in Sunrise, extraordinary sums to Israel, and support to Democrats including Bill Clinton and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, died at his home in Tamarac early Monday. He was 92.

2010 Walleye Run: Three-Mile Walk

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:41:37 +0000

2010 Walleye Run: Three-Mile Walk
1. Joe Bisenius, Fond du Lac, 25:49 2. Scott Hankwitz, Malone, 32:46 3. Lynn Wenzel, Fond du Lac, 32:57 4. Sherri Vandestreek, Waupun, 33:48 5. Bill Amidon, Campbellsport, 34:59 6. Sheila Stettbacher, North Fond du Lac, 36.26 7. Robert Kirst, Kewaskum, 36:31 8. Stacie Grafton, Fond du Lac, 36:42 9. Jon Grafton, Fond du Lac, 36.43 10. Carly Meyer, Fond du Lac, 36:54.

Bar, concert and comedy listings

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:52:35 +0000

Bar, concert and comedy listings
BARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /

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Glendale couple announces engagement; late 2011 wedding planned

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:13:06 +0000

Glendale couple announces engagement; late 2011 wedding planned
Congratulation to Amanda Van Goor and Jason Woods of Glendale, who were engaged in May. read more »

Meigs Board hires 2010-11 personnel

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:58:56 +0000

Meigs Board hires 2010-11 personnel
POMEROY — Action to fill positions, both certified and uncertified, for the upcoming school year was taken at a meeting of the Meigs Local Board of Education Tuesday night. Lisa Carey and Nancy Ba…

Durbin fights to keep card provision from being swiped

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 10:49:03 +0000

Durbin fights to keep card provision from being swiped
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is going on offense to ensure his crackdown on debit card fees remains in Wall Street overhaul legislation. Read more…

Durbin Seeks to Exempt Benefits Cards in Debit Curbs (Update1)

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:42:37 +0000

Durbin Seeks to Exempt Benefits Cards in Debit Curbs (Update1)
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, the Illinois Democrat pushing for caps on debit-card “swipe” fees, said legislators may exempt prepaid cards that governments use to distribute benefits.

In softball, press corps beats congressional women

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:10:26 +0000

In softball, press corps beats congressional women
From NBC’s Andrea Mitchell After a five-inning rally in the top of the seventh inning that invoked the “mercy” rule — forcing the side to retire with only one out — the Washington D.C.

Lawmakers Seek Ouster of Interchange Amendment

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:50:59 +0000

Lawmakers Seek Ouster of Interchange Amendment
A bipartisan group of 131 lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday called for elimination of a financial reform amendment that seeks to reduce the interchange fees merchants pay on debit card transactions.

HUFFPOST HILL – JUNE 16TH, 2010

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:47:02 +0000

HUFFPOST HILL – JUNE 16TH, 2010
What’s Your Reaction? When it comes to disappointing, Congress never disappoints.

Durbin cedes ground on debit-card fee limits

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:01:38 +0000

Durbin cedes ground on debit-card fee limits
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, faced with growing opposition and slipping support for his proposal to cap debit-card “swipe” fees, said he is working to exempt prepaid cards governments use to distribute benefits.

US lawmakers fight interchange amendment

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:57:20 +0000

US lawmakers fight interchange amendment
Reform would affect fees merchants pay on debit card transactions. 17 Jun 2010 8:24 AM

Questions about how Red Cross is spending Haiti relief funds mounting

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:25:28 +0000

Questions about how Red Cross is spending Haiti relief funds mounting
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Fred Sajous, a Haitian earthquake survivor armed with a video camera and a cause, is a man on a mission: to figure out how the American Red Cross spent the $430 million it raised for the disaster.

For Politicians, Reciting the Bard is Hard

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:30:35 +0000

For Politicians, Reciting the Bard is Hard
Ever looked at your local lawmaker and thought: I know how well he governs, but can he act? No? To sate your boundless curiosity, you’ll be shocked to learn that the answer is: Very poorly.

Capital theater: Pingree takes the stage for the Bard

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:30:14 +0000

Capital theater: Pingree takes the stage for the Bard
The Maine congresswoman joins 13 other lawmakers in Washington for a Shakespearean fundraiser.

Earthquake survivor puts the spotlight on Red Cross’ spending in Haiti

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:30 +0000

Earthquake survivor puts the spotlight on Red Cross’ spending in Haiti
Fred Sajous, a Haitian earthquake survivor armed with a video camera and a cause, is a man on a mission: to figure out how the American Red Cross spent the $430 million it raised for the disaster.

Samuel S. Epstein: Regulation of Carcinogens Is Four Decades Overdue

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:21:32 +0000

Samuel S. Epstein: Regulation of Carcinogens Is Four Decades Overdue
In spite of well-documented evidence relating the escalating incidence of cancer to a wide range of avoidable carcinogenic exposures, the National Cancer Institute remains asleep at the wheel.

Student Puts the Spotlight on Red Cross’ Spending in Haiti

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:21:33 +0000

Student Puts the Spotlight on Red Cross’ Spending in Haiti
by Frances Robles Fred Sajous, a Haitian earthquake survivor armed with a video camera and a cause, is a man on a mission: to figure out how the American Red Cross spent the $430 million it raised for the disaster. The former Broward Community College student visited the tent city across the street from the American Red Cross’ Pétionville headquarters. Tent city leaders said they had not …

Transgender Candidate Touts Conservative Values

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:31:18 +0000

Transgender Candidate Touts Conservative Values
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces seven largely unknown opponents in the race vying for the 20th Congressional district seat. One of those opponents is Donna Milo, formerly Ed Milo, who had a sex change operation 10 years ago.

Activist Challenges Wasserman Schultz For Congress

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:47 +0000

Activist Challenges Wasserman Schultz For Congress
Donna Milo, a businesswoman and community activist from Miami, will challenge U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her seat in Congress.

U.S. Rep Slams Castro Over Anti-Israel Comments

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:24:48 +0000

U.S. Rep Slams Castro Over Anti-Israel Comments
As U.S. and Cuba representatives prepare to hold immigration talks in Washington, a South Florida congresswoman has condemned former President Fidel Castro for remarks he made about Israel. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Castro’s remarks, which were distributed by the Cuban government, are an insult to “millions of Jews who were systematically killed or tortured by the Nazis.”

Durbin Cedes Ground on Debit Caps as Support Erodes (Update1)

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:13:17 +0000

Durbin Cedes Ground on Debit Caps as Support Erodes (Update1)
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, faced with growing opposition and slipping support for his proposal to cap debit-card “swipe” fees, said he is working to exempt prepaid cards governments use to distribute benefits.

Durbin Vows to Win Debit-Fee Cap, Calls Objections ‘Manageable’

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:59:49 +0000

Durbin Vows to Win Debit-Fee Cap, Calls Objections ‘Manageable’
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, the majority whip, said objections to his proposed cap on debit-card transaction fees are “manageable” and that the card industry fomented opposition by intimidating small banks.

Celebrating all things Villa Park at Summerfest

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:03:23 +0000

Celebrating all things Villa Park at Summerfest
It was fitting that Paulina Jimenez’s smiling face was one of the first things folks saw Saturday as they walked into Villa Park’s Summerfest celebration.

Local bowlers honored at annual banquet

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:47:58 +0000

Local bowlers honored at annual banquet
Jason Wendt and Charly Boelter took home top honors at the annual bowling awards banquet held earlier this month.

Castro’s lash against Israel a calculated move

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:26:27 +0000

Castro’s lash against Israel a calculated move
In another example that the Cuban regime likes U.S.-Cuba relations just the way they are, Fidel Castro issued one of his reflections: