The Fairness Doctrine: GOP shocked by common ground
Tweet By Jon SintonGeorgia Online News Service “On a vote of 87-11, the Senate this afternoon approved an amendment that would prohibit the FCC from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine. Senate Republicans sought to force a vote on the issue, and while they expected to be rebuffed by Democrats — they instead found common ground.” That [...]
Read More →Winning isn’t the only thing. Money counts, too
Tweet By Paul KaplanGeorgia Online News Service Contributions to the University of Georgia football program are down substantially this year. The economy is a factor, but not the main one. That would be winning and losing football games. The Bulldogs lost three times in 2008 after starting the season ranked No. 1 in the nation. [...]
Read More →House greenlights tax hike for transport
Tweet By Maggie LeeGeorgia Online News Service ATLANTA – The Georgia House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to create a statewide sales tax hike of 1 cent to fund transport projects throughout the state. The bill itself passed 149-18. A second resolution, which would trigger the required referendum on the tax, passed 151-15. Bill author [...]
Read More →Low turnover could translate to lower unemployment
Tweet Insurance Tax Rates Like death and taxes, some things are inevitable, but does increased unemployment insurance really have to be one of them? Not necessarily. With a little thought and planning, savvy employers can make real strides in keeping UI tax rates down. It’s a fact that one of the biggest contributors to rising [...]
Read More →Discovery of woman’s body at Wal-Mart subject of forum discussion
Tweet The Internet forum Topix.com now has 53 comments pertaining to the mysterious death of Joyce Ann Hutchinson, whose body was found Jan. 28 in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Lee County. Here’s the thread — http://www.topix.com/city/albany-ga/2009/01/womans-body-found-in-walmart-parking-lot Meanwhile, check out our Page 1 update on the case in tomorrow’s Journal.
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