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US financial overhaul nearly over
Wall Street and US banks may have laws imposed over them so govt watchdogs can look for risky behaviour.

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Nearly 8,000 New Vets Suffer from PTSD, Over 7,000 Suffer from TBI, Over 4,000 Suffer from Both
Washington, DC, July 1, 2010 – With thousands of new veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms in the weeks, months and years after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing new measures to bolster monitoring and treatment for men and women in uniform and new veterans.

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Nearly $5M in Federal Money to go Toward Md. Beach Replenishment
Authorities announced Monday that nearly $4 million in federal money will go toward beach replenishment along Ocean City beaches this year. In addition, another $800,000 will be used to put sand on the north end of Assateague Island.

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US secretary of labor announces nearly $40 million in grants to continue support for dislocated workers in Michigan …
During a visit to Macomb Community College in Detroit, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the release of $20,922,153 in Trade Adjustment Assistance reserve funds to the state of Michigan. She also announced three Regional Economic Impact National Emergency Grants totaling $19,016,800. The grants will serve to provide continued services for workers affected by documented layoffs …

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Nearly 600 in system for unpaid fines
Court officials are hoping people see their name in print and come in to settle their debt. Curry County Magistrate Court Manager Jinger Fiola said nearly 600 people are in the system for failing to pay fines and have warrants out for their arrest….

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