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Mandating birth-control benefits unlawful, appeals court told
Tribune reporterLawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday that a law forcing them to include birth control in their employees' benefits would violate their First Amendment rights....Tags: American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, Career and Workplace, Punishment, Lobbying, Politics
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City spending board approves another property tax break
Baltimore's spending board voted Wednesday to approve another property tax break for city homeowners, part of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's plan to cut property taxes by 22 percent over 10 years. The tax credit approved by the Board of Estimates would...
Tags: Edward L. Reisinger III, Taxation, Politics, Rentals, Finance
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Arizona restaurant becomes poster child for dark side of online customer reviews
Associated PressSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a social...Tags: Pizzas, Media Industry, Marketing, Computer Networking and Internet, Television
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New tankers to be assigned to McConnell Air Force Base
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Pentagon chose McConnell Air Force Base to serve as home to the Air Force's new refueling tankers. The Air Force selected McConnell as the Main Operating Base #1 for replacing KC-135R tanker aircraft with KC-46A’s beginning in 2016. The Air...Tags: Parties and Movements, Jerry Moran, U.S. Air Force, Politics, U.S. Congress
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LETTER: Legislators Wrong About Cost Of Minimum Wage Hike
State Sen. Cathy Osten and State Reps. Toni Walker and Mae Flexer claim that Connecticut businesses could offset a nearly 20 percent hike in the minimum wage with a two-tenths of 1 percent price increase [May 19, op-ed, "Connecticut's Women Deserve...Tags: Connecticut Labor Markets, Prices
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READER SUBMITTED: Southington's Bike Parade Is Pedaling Forward
SouthingtonSouthington Community Cultural Arts ( SCCA), a local arts group, has begun its capital campaign to establish a Community Arts Center. This fundraising endeavor will enable the SCCA to renovate The Gura Building - a building next to The Southington Town...Tags: Southington, Festive Events, Arts and Culture
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Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens -study
ReutersLONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Nearly half of the money that multinationals and wealthy investors poured into emerging markets in 2011 came via tax havens, resulting in revenue losses for poor countries, anti-poverty campaigners ActionAid said in a report....Tags: Summits, Starbucks Corp., G8, Amazon.com Inc., David Cameron
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Alicia's Photography and Flirty Martini
Alicia Johnson, 47, of Naperville owns Alicia's Photography and Flirty Martini boudoir photography studios. When did you open your business? We started our business in 1995 from our home studio and then opened a Naperville studio in 2010. What sets you...Tags: Small Businesses, Arts and Culture, Arts, Photography, Dwayne Johnson
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Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation through a Senate committee - a departure from almost everything that has happened in Congress over the past four years -...Tags: Personal Income, Politics, Elections, Mitt Romney, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)
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Wichitans may be fined for using too much water
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsIf you use too much water in Wichita, you may soon pay a $1,000 fine. City staff is recommending the fine for residents and businesses who exceed the recommended level. That level is 310% more than your average winter water bill. Public Works...Tags: Fines, Punishment
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Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair and Shoe Repair Express
John Diamantakos, a 66-year-old resident of Bloomingdale, owns and operates Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair and Shoe Repair Express at 1512 N. Naper Blvd. in Naperville. The business repairs leather and fixes shoes, luggage, purses and jackets. It also...
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Erin Van Berkmoes: SCORE counselors offer expertise on many business topics
Editor's note: Erin Van Berkmoes, guest relations specialist with the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, submitted the following column. The Petoskey chamber provides administrative support and meeting space for the local SCORE business counseling...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Steelcase Incorporated, Automotive Equipment, Engineering, Employees
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