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Pa. AG meets lawmakers; Corbett pushes CHIP plan
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s first appearance before a legislative panel went swimmingly Wednesday as she fielded one polite question after another from members of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Kane, a Democrat who was...Tags: Mike Brubaker, Hershey (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Lotteries, Health Insurance, Tom Corbett
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Corbett won't pursue Medicaid expansion yet
Gov. Tom Corbett said Tuesday that he will not pursue an expansion of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, at least for now, echoing the longstanding complaints of other Republican governors about the cost, inflexibility and inefficiency of Medicaid....Tags: Republican Party, Government, Kathleen Sebelius, Frank Dermody, John Kasich
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Washington County Board of Education won't renovate Central Office
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Board of Education on Tuesday decided not to renovate Washington County Public Schools’ Central Office complex and will meet with various groups to hear ideas about housing the school system’s administrative offices....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Sora, Allegheny Energy Inc., Economic Policy
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U.S. consumer debt rises on more car, school loans
U.S. consumers borrowed more in November to buy cars and attend school, but stayed cautious with their credit cards. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that consumers increased their borrowing in November by $16 billion from October to a seasonally...Tags: Loans, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Credit and Debt, Federal Reserve, U.S. Congress
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Thomas A. Firey: Why America (still) needs health care reform
In March of 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the nation’s latest attempt to “reform” health care. Yet, despite all the new spending and taxes, and all the new rules and...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Medicaid, Healthcare Policies, Health Insurance Cost, Insurance
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Franklin County leaders tie salaries to price index
waynesboro@herald-mail.comThe Franklin County (Pa.) Commissioners on Thursday set salaries for themselves, seven other high-ranking elected officials and 20 tax collectors for the next several years. Starting in 2014, pay adjustments will be tied to the Consumer Price Index in...Tags: Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator
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Nonprofit wish lists: Part two with organizations O through Z
Sometimes money seems so impersonal, but you still want to give. It was with that simple idea that the Nonprofit Holiday Wish List was started. For weeks, we asked area nonprofit organizations to send us their listings, naming tangible items that...
Tags: Wii, Health and Beauty Products, Apple iPad, NASCAR, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Washington County business leaders: Economy took baby steps in 2012
arnoldp@herald-mail.comWashington County’s economy took baby steps forward in 2012, but the path has been bumpy and tremendous cracks are looming, business leaders said last month. “We’re seeing little incremental improvements,” said Peggy Bushey,...Tags: E-Commerce Industry, Transportation, House Building, Economic Indicator, Travel
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Fuel efficiency, fun top car owners' list
Here’s a hot tip: If you want a car that you can really get excited about, choose one that gives you great fuel economy, a fun driving experience and/or luxurious surroundings. That’s the clear message from Consumer Reports’ latest...
Tags: Porsche, Prius, Suzuki, Infiniti, Luxury Vehicles
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Business People - Dec. 9
Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Scott Palmer and Peggy Hays, with Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA, were recognized as agents of the month for October in the Greencastle office. The award is given based on the number of listings taken, sales,...
Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Realty, Finance, Science and Technology, Homes
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Business Briefs - Dec. 9
Meritus Health The American Diabetes Association Education recently awarded its recognition certificate to the Meritus Endocrine, Nutrition and Diabetes Education, or MEND, program for the quality of its diabetes self-management education program. The...Tags: Shareholders, Finance, CNB Financial Corporation, Human Interest, Jefferson County (Pennsylvania)
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Citigroup to eliminate more than 11,000 jobs
Associated PressCitigroup said Wednesday that it will cut 11,000 jobs, a bold early move by new CEO Michael Corbat. The cuts amount to about 4 percent of Citi’s workforce of 262,000. The bank did not spell out how many of the jobs will be in the United States....Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, Pakistan, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company
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