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Later Primary Date Will Increase State’s Voter Participation. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that moves... 

New Jersey Privatization Task Force To Streamline State Government

Governor Chris Christie has signed an Executive Order creating a New Jersey Privatization Task Force to develop recommendations... 


New York Launches EmpireStat Initiative To Improve Government Performance

Governor David A. Paterson today announced the launch of an innovative, data-driven system for improving government performance... 


President Obama Hosts Taoiseach Of Ireland Brian Cowen

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, President Obama met with the Taoiseach of Ireland Brian Cowen yesterday morning. The

White House Highlights U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Fights Financial Reform

This week, Senator Chris Dodd introduced a financial reform bill that would begin to bring accountability to our financial institutions

White House: Without Health Care Reform Expect Premiums To Skyrocket

As our year long debate on health care comes to a close there’s a lot of misinformation flying around.

Edinburgh To Begin Search To Replace 3 Top Council Members Who Are Retiring

Three members of the senior management team at the City of Edinburgh Council are to retire. Over the next fifteen

Creative Scotland Moves Home Base To Edinburgh

Council Leader Jenny Dawe today welcomed the news that Creative Scotland has opted to make Edinburgh the base for its

UK Government Boost Funding For Disabled Children

Treasury Minister Sarah McCarthy-Fry today visited the Rainbow Family Centre in West London to raise awareness of additional Government contributions

New York Governor Proposes To Cap State Spending And Property Taxes

Governor David A. Paterson has submitted legislation that would impose long-term fiscal discipline in New York State and ease the

Florida Looks To Increase Business Investments For Port Projects

Promotes legislation that would help create jobs, generate revenue and increase trade opportunities. Governor Charlie Crist today, as part of

U.S. Loan Modification Program Still Not Working Smoothly

New data released Friday shows that the story for the government’s foreclosure prevention program remains the same: Mortgage servicers have

Scotland To Create Confidential Helpline For Men Being Abused

A new service is being set up to support men who are being abused by their partners. The ‘Men’s Advice

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