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Virginia Launches SAVE Program To Help Fund Highway Rest Areas

Governor Bob McDonnell announced today a new cost-saving program designed to generate additional revenues to help defray the costs of

West Virginia Reduces Statewide Food Tax By $26 Million

Tax rate on food for home consumption will decrease to 2 percent on January 1, 2012. On Monday, March 21,

Texas To Implement $800 Million In Spending Cuts

Governor Rick Perry, Speaker Joe Straus and Comptroller Susan Combs  announced the decision to close out the Fiscal Year 2011

Singapore Labor Market Bounces Back In 2010

Bolstered by the robust economic performance, the labor market recovered strongly in 2010 from the 2009 recession. With the

Singapore To Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers

The salary threshold for part-time workers, Employment Pass and S Pass holders will be increased from 1 July. This

Gary Locke Appointed U.S. Ambassador To China

President Obama has named current Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke his new ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

Rhode Island Governor Chafee Outlines $7.6 Billion FY 2012 Budget Proposal

Speaking before a joint session of the General Assembly, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee unveiled his administration’s first budget, using as

West Virginia To Lower State Food Tax By One Percent

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has issued the following statement regarding his proposed legislation to lower the food tax by one-percent:

Singaore Outlines Strategies To Help Business Grow In Asia

Minister Lim Hng Kiang has outlined three key strategies that will help Singapore-based companies seize growth opportunities, become competitive and

Secretary Napolitano Outlines DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request

Testimony of Secretary Janet Napolitano Before the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security at the Dirksen

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