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Retired World Bank official talks of rising above paralysis and discrimination
holly.shok@herald-mail.comShe started her story with the night she was paralyzed — a then 18-year-old lying on the side of a European road, rain splashing on her face, a searing pain as she tried to stretch. “I can’t stand to touch my body,” she said....Tags: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, International Economic Institution, Employment Opportunities
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Former World Bank official to speak at League meeting
Retired World Bank administrator Anne B. Thomas will be the guest speaker at the League of Women Voters annual meeting Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Otterbein United Methodist Church on the corner of East Franklin and Locust streets in Hagerstown. The...Tags: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, University of New Mexico, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), International Economic Institution, Career and Workplace
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Letter to the Editor - Jan. 8
Free Trade Agreement hasn’t done what was promised To the editor: Despite some opposition from the congressional Democrats, President Obama signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia. He declared that the agreement...Tags: Trade Dispute, Trade Agreements, U.S. Congress, Democratic Party, Politics
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Shuster faces Franklin County foe in House contest
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA Democratic challenger from Franklin County, Pa., is eyeing the U.S. House of Representatives’ ninth district seat long held by a Republican. Voters headed to the polls Nov. 6 will be choosing between incumbent Bill Shuster and his opponent, Karen...Tags: Government Health Care, Elections, North American Free Trade Agreement, U.S. House of Representatives, Trade Dispute
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Letters to the Editor - Sept. 10
Trade deficit is costing us jobs To the editor: Today’s news accounts reported that our country had a “trade deficit” of $59.4 billion just for the month of June. When are we going to wake up to this continued drain that our so-called...Tags: Entertainment, Imports, Trade Policy, Radio, Trade Balance
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Text of Obama's State of Union address
The text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by...Tags: Labor Legislation, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Social Issues, White House
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Senate rejected Toomey-backed sugar amendment to farm bill
Call Washington BureauDisputes over the government's sugar program break down regionally rather than politically. It pits lawmakers from states like Pennsylvania where candy making is big business against those from states where sugar is grown. Helping to lead the candy...Tags: Harry Reid, Elections, North American Free Trade Agreement, Heidi Heitkamp, Trade Dispute
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President's remarks at Ellicott Dredges
Remarks by President Barack Obama this afternoon at Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore, from the White House. THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Baltimore! (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. Give Duncan a big round of applause for the great...Tags: Budget Control Act of 2011, Intel Corp., Government, Sales, U.S. House of Representatives
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Brazilian named to head World Trade Organization
SAO PAULO, Brazil--Roberto Azevedo of Brazil has been elected the first Latin American director-general of the World Trade Organization, the global body charged with moving forward stalled trade agreement talks. The choice of Azevedo over close rival...
Tags: Trade Dispute, European Union, Trade Agreements, Elizabeth II, International Organizations
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Get rid of tariffs on trans-Atlantic trade
Within a few months, the U.S. and European Union will formally launch free-trade talks. Now is the time to think big. After years of neglect, this trade relationship is ripe for improvement. Europe is suffering through a prolonged economic downturn...
Tags: Trade Dispute, European Union, Trade Agreements, Prescription Drugs, Contracts
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Manufacturing skills and 60 jobs expected with new mobile training lab
Manufacturers in Northern Michigan need employees with specific skills in order to grow. An effort to meet that demand is under way with the purchase of a mobile training laboratory to be used in a four-county region that would allow for at least 60 new...
Tags: Business, Colleges and Universities, University of Michigan, Marketing, Financial Aid
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Learn to launch your own company
WHO: Anyone with a business idea WHAT: How-to workshop WHERE: Petoskey District Library WHEN: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 WHY: Learn to launch the idea PETOSKEY — A local organization will host a workshop intended to help others launch their...
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