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New buildings are taxing Moline’s budget
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Debt from two new city buildings appears to be putting a strain on Moline's general fund, according to the city administrator.
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Helix Reports Record Third Quarter Results
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Helix Energy Solutions reported third quarter net income of $82.8 million, or $0.88 per diluted share.
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PCMC Announces CEO Converts $1M Debt to Equity at $1.00 per Share
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Public Company Management Corporation (OTCBB: PUBC) announced today that Stephen Brock, the Company's President, CEO, majority shareholder and a director
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Cerberus ends bid for Affiliated Computer
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Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management has withdrawn its $6.1 billion takeover offer for Affiliated Computer Services
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Cy-Fair ISD bond proposal is on Tuesday's ballot
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Cy-Fair school district officials held an informational session this week to discuss the $807 million bond proposition that will be decided on Tuesday.
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FTC sues LI pair in alleged debt-reduction scam
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The Federal Trade Commission has sued a Miller Place couple and the debt-repair companies they control, alleging that the businesses took money from hundreds of customers
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UnitedHealth boosts buyback program to 210M shares; may raise debt ratio
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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) said Wednesday that its board has increased its stock repurchase program to 210 million common shares
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MCG Capital Corporation Reports Results for Third Quarter 2007
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MCG Capital Corporation announced today its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. MCG will host an investment community conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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Tensar's corporate credit rating affirmed at 'B' with stable outlook - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it has affirmed the corporate credit rating on Tensar Corp at 'B' with a stable outlook
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Nalco Sales Grow 9 Percent in Quarter; Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA Up 9.5 Percent
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Nalco Company (NYSE:NLC) announced today sales grew 9.0 percent nominally in the third quarter to $998.2 million, with organic sales up 5.5 percent.
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Waste Services Announces Record Third Quarter Results
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Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.-- Record Adjusted EBITDA margins.-- Internal revenue growth from price and volume for the quarter of 4.4%.
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BJ Services Reports Fourth Fiscal Quarter Earnings of $0.64 per Diluted Share
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BJ Services Company today reported net income of $189.4 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, or $0.64 per diluted share.
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Read all about debt . . . but avoid Trudeau book
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If you believe that the sun doesn’t cause skin cancer, but sunscreen does, Kevin Trudeau can help you get out of debt.
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Universal Health Services, Inc. Reports 2007 Third Quarter Earnings
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Universal Health Services, Inc. announced today that its reported net income was $28.9 million, or $.54 per diluted share, during the third quarter of 2007
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DTS Financial Opens West Coast’s Largest Debt Relief Headquarters to Assist Millions of People
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The debt experts at DTS Financial announced today the opening of the West Coast’s largest debt relief headquarters to meet the expected demand from the millions of people
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Blumenthal after debt raters
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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the commercial debt rating industry for possible violations of antitrust laws.
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Watchful eyes needed on KC’s city-backed debt
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As a new report clearly shows, Kansas City must be much more vigilant before issuing more city-backed debt for private development
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New Jersey colleges sag under record levels of debt
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New Jersey's public colleges and universities are saddled by record levels of debt, thanks to a borrowing spree that has gone virtually unchecked
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Busy bill collectors deal with the blues
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The cubicles are cramped and the workers focused with solemn intensity.
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Blumenthal Subpoenas Debt Raters In Antitrust Probe
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In the latest example of state probes into the operations of financial services firms, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating allegations that the three major Wall Street debt rating agencies
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Fitch Rates Brooks Health System (Florida) 2007 Bonds 'A'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch has assigned an 'A' rating to the approximately $92 million Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Brooks Health System),
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Fitch Upgrades CentraCare Health System (Minnesota) Outstanding Debt; Assigns 'A' to 2007 Bonds
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A' rating on approximately $200 million of series 2007 bonds and upgrades its rating on approximately $233 million of outstanding debt to 'A' from 'A-
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FIS Plans Spin-Off Of Lender Processing Services Division
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The board of directors at Jacksonville, Fla.-based Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), a provider of technology services to financial institutions, has approved pursuing a plan to spin off the firm’s lender processing services
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Marlin Leasing Completes $440 Million Term Debt Securitization
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Marlin Leasing Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marlin Business Services Corp. (Nasdaq:MRLN), announced today the completion of a $440 million
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Fitch Rates Lodi, California's $31.5M Wastewater Revenue COPs 'A-'; Outlook to Stable
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A-' rating to approximately $31.5 million City of Lodi, California wastewater system (the system) revenue certificates of participation (COPs or certificates), 2007 series A.
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Fitch Rates Tallahassee, Florida's $154.1MM Utility Revs 'AA'; Lowers Outstanding Revs to 'AA'
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Fitch Ratings has assigned an underlying 'AA' rating to Tallahassee, FL's (the city) $154.1 million consolidated utility systems refunding revenue bonds, series 2007.
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FIS to spin off division
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Fidelity National Information Services Inc. plans to spin off its lender processing services division into a separate, publicly traded company.
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UPDATE 3-Fidelity National to spin off mortgage services
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Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research), a top vendor of data processing services for banks and home lenders
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Cash Technologies Subsidiary Signs Services and Licensing Agreement With TriCap Health Group
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Cash Technologies, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Claim-Remedi Services, Inc. has entered into a Services Agreement (the "Agreement") with TriCap Health Group, LLC
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Five vie for 2 Dover at-large council seats
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Increasing taxes, debt and city growth are the major issues for the five candidates running for the two open at-large City Council seats.
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Higher tuitions contribute to higher profits for ITT Education Services
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ITT Education Services Inc., a Carmel, Ind.-based provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs, reported strong third-quarter profit growth with the help of more incoming students
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Quantum Corporation's Fiscal Second Quarter Results Show Continued Progress in Executing on Key Goal
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Quantum Corp. , the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced that revenue for its fiscal second quarter
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Merrill shares hit 2-year low on heavy volume; debt downgraded by S&P, Fitch
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Shares of Merrill Lynch extended declines to a 2-year low on heavy volume in midday trading Wednesday, after credit rating agencies followed the broker's third-quarter report
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Council committee endorses new debt policy
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Kansas City has doubled its debt obligation in the past four years, as the city went on an economic development spending spree led by former Mayor Kay Barnes
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ChoicePoint(R) Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
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Service revenue from continuing operations grew 3.4 percent from the third quarter of 2006, led by Insurance Services segment growth of 11.3 percent.
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Declares Dividend and Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
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The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share.
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Fitch Rates Austin, Texas $50MM Electric Utility Sys Rev Rfdg 2007 Taxable Bonds 'AA-'
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Fitch assigns an 'AA-' rating to The City of Austin, Texas's $50 million of electric utility system (Austin Energy) revenue refunding bonds, taxable series 2007 'AA-'.
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Fitch Rates $30MM Ohio Parks & Recreation Capital Facilities Bonds 'AA'
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to $30 million State of Ohio parks and recreation capital facilities bonds, series II-2007A.
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Radiation Therapy Services placed on negative watch after Vestar deal - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it placed its ratings, including the 'BB-' corporate credit rating, on Radiation Therapy Services Inc on negative watch
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Fitch Rates Worcester, Massachusetts' $39MM GOs 'A'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A' rating to the City of Worcester, Massachusetts' approximately $39.1 million general obligation (GO) municipal purpose loan of 2007 bonds.
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Free Debt Consolidation Quote - How To Find A Good Debt Consolidator Online
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If you need to bundle your bills and creditors into one monthly payment, you may need a debt consolidation company.
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Radiation Therapy Services' ratings affirmed - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service affirmed the ratings of Radiation Therapy Services Inc (NASDAQ:RTSX) , after its announcement that it has entered into a definitive agreement
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The Mortgage Calculators
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To buy or purchase a home remains a tough and important decision in our life.
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How Does Credit Card Debt Consolidation Counseling Help
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The credit card debt consolidation counseling services are excellent debt reduction tools.
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'Paltry' is a Laughable Distinction
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The news in the housing market is bad and getting worse. For example, JMR Steve in La Paz sends a link to a National Public Radio broadcast,
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Deion Sanders touts retailer eLayaway.com
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Online retailer eLayaway.com has named sports superstar Deion Sanders as Ambassador, a role that will allow him to help people avoid the pitfalls of credit card debt
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Proposed city budget calls for minimal tax increase
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City Manager Tom Herre is proposing a 2008 City of Fond du Lac budget that would have a minimal tax impact on local property owners.
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Vestar Capital Partners to Acquire Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. in $1.1 Billion Deal
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Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. [Nasdaq: RTSX] and Vestar Capital Partners today announced that the Company has entered into an agreement to be purchased by Vestar Capital
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Vestar Capital to Buy Radiation Therapy
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Fla.-Based Radiation Therapy Services to Be Sold for $763.8M
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S&P Takes Boston Scientific Off Watch
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Friday removed Boston Scientific Corp. from its CreditWatch status but issued a negative outlook
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Gackle agenda: Taxes, riverfront, Life Fitness Center
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Greg Gackle is running for mayor in Bettendorf against incumbent Mike Freemire. Mr. Gackle, president of GAH, Inc.,
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Avoid debt paralysis
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Many Americans are drowning in debt, which can be attributed to various factors including the overuse of credit, unexpected expenses
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Fire district vote set Dec. 11
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Township voters are being asked to decide a $3.5 million bond referendum for the replacement of fire trucks and repairs and improvements to three stations.
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Coalition pushes for increase in gas tax
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A gas tax is a job creator, while the service tax is a job killer.
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Bush Backs Debt Relief for Liberia
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President Bush told Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday that the United States was committed to helping relieve debt and fight malaria
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Rules of Rental Building Buying Game Have Changed
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For at least the past six years, investors including wealthy individuals, institutional and foreign investors, real estate investment funds
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Fitch Rates Cullman Regional Medical Center (Alabama) $50MM Healthcare Revs 'BBB-'; Stable Outlook
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Fitch Ratings assigns a 'BBB-' rating to the $50 million The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Cullman - Cullman Medical Park South
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NovaStar Financial, Inc. Agrees to Sell Mortgage Servicing Rights in a Move to Reduce Debt
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NovaStar Financial, Inc. , a residential mortgage portfolio manager, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all of its mortgage servicing rights
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Movie Gallery files for Chapter 11
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Video-rental chain Movie Gallery Inc. filed for bankruptcy Tuesday, succumbing to a mountain of debt incurred when it bought rival Hollywood Entertainment for $1 billion in 2005.
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Fitch Rates Midvale City, Utah's, $6.8MM Wtr & Swr Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A' rating to $6,765,000 Midvale City (Salt Lake County, Utah) water and sewer revenue bonds, series 2007B.
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Cash Tender Offers and Related Consent Solicitation Commenced for Alliance Data Debt Securities
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Aladdin Merger Sub, Inc. (the "Offeror") announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") in respect of the 6.00% Senior Notes, Series A, due May 16, 2009
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Questions raised over no-bid contract request
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A debt collection agency accused of harassing customers and once mishandling sensitive state records has hit a roadblock in its latest effort to land state business.
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S&P Lowers Ratings for Central Garden
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S&P Cuts Ratings for Central Garden & Pet Co. Based on Weak Operating Results
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HealthSouth Receives Federal Tax Recovery
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HealthSouth Corporation announced today that is has received a $440 million tax recovery from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS")
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Go Beyond Bankruptcy Law To Screen Debt Counselors
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The new federal bankruptcy law helps take some -- but not all -- of the guesswork out of choosing a debt counseling service
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Another path to public service
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TUFTS UNIVERSITY plans to give some of its students an important financial break.
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Monument district asks to double its debt ceiling
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A small northern El Paso County special district with $47 million in debt wants voter permission to nearly double that amount.
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Get Debt-free With Debt Consolidation
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Within this short guide you’ll find the most important online financial options available for you.
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Funding solutions will require a long-term approach
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Someday, or at least we can hope, Wisconsin will have a budget.
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Maine public advocate urges price cut on Verizon sale
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Maine's consumer advocate wants to restructure the proposed sales agreement between two telephone giants to reduce the cost by $600 million
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Debt relief goes from bad to worse thanks to fraud
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Joseph Elzinga thought he was doing the right thing.
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Fitch Assigns 'B' Rating to IMPSA's Proposed US$250MM Notes
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Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'B' rating to Industrias Metalurgicas Pescarmona S.A.I.C. Y F (IMPSA) proposed US$250 million amortizing notes due in 2014.
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Moody's cuts Lennar's rating to junk status
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Moody's Investor Services has dropped Lennar Corp.'s debt ratings to junk status, saying it expects bleak industry conditions to continue until at least 2009.
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Moody's Cuts Avon Ratings Outlook
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Moody's Investors Services on Friday affirmed the investment-grade credit ratings of Avon Products Inc., a direct seller of beauty products
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Big banks, in the midst of debt troubles, also face competition for depositers
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Amid all the noise about mortgages in the U.S. going sour and the difficulties banks are having unloading corporate debt
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Home builders' debt given junk ratings
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Moody's Investor Services has dropped the debt rating of three top home builders to junk status, saying it expects bleak industry conditions to continue until at least 2009
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Fire Department fees proposed in Lisbon
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A three-page news release issued by Town Chairman Michael Reed has sparked a debate over the size of the town's $7.1 million debt and whether town residents should have to pay a fee
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Tackling the Tough Projects
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Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Chicago (IHDCC) is building three affordable housing projects in three different neighborhoods
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ConocoPhillips raised to 'A' on reduced debt - S&P
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Standard & Poor's (NYSE:MHP) Rating Services said it has raised its ratings on ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) , including the corporate credit rating to 'A' from 'A-'
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U.S. debt collectors seek cellphone, e-mail access
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The debt collection industry urged the U.S. government on Wednesday to lift a decades old ban against using e-mail accounts
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Fitch Affirms Elkhart Gen'l Hospital (Indiana) Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook to Stable
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the approximately $97 million of Elkhart General Hospital's (EGH) outstanding series 1998 and series 2003 bonds
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Gladstone's Portfolio Lost 1.3 Percent
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Gladstone Capital Corp.'s $350 million investment portfolio lost about 1.3 percent of its value during the turmoil in the debt market this summer
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Michigan business briefs
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The Wayne County Airport Authority received positive ratings from credit rating agencies on Monday.
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The Bank of New York Mellon Expands Corporate Trust Office in Chicago
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The Bank of New York Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, will add 50 new employees
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How Long Will County Be 'Bonded' To Debt?
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The debt service that Suffolk County must pay is becoming a contentious issue for some county officials. Since taxes are used to pay off the debt, an increase in the debt could subsequently lead to higher taxes.
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Debt Consolidation Services Can Save you From Bankruptcy
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If you are having multiple debts and thinking of filing your bankruptcy, as you can see no other way out from the vicious circle of debts
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Fitch Rates Cass Medical Center $50MM Revs 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch Rates Cass Medical Center (Missouri) $50MM Revs 'BBB-'; Outlook StableNEW YORKNY-FITCH-RATINGS/CASS
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Text of County Executive McReynolds' budget address to the Racine County Board
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I stand before you to present my fifth annual budget for Racine County
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Ratings Agencies Downgrade TXU
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Credit ratings agencies Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday downgraded ratings for TXU Corp.,
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Deep in debt, homeless shelter faces IRS seizure
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In 2002, the then-director of the Human Outreach Agency, the county's only homeless shelter for men
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Scana's outlook cut to negative on weak financial profile - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it has revised its outlook on Scana Corp to negative from stable, citing the company's weak financial profile.
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Debt management ensures a brighter future, say Gregory Pennington
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With today's inflated property prices, many people are waiting until later in life to buy property, then taking out longer-term mortgages
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S&P: Washington Mutual Outlook Stable
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is no longer considering boosting Washington Mutual Inc.'s debt rating
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Providence Service Unit Acquires Company
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Providence Service Corp., which manages social service programs, said Monday its subsidiary, Children's Behavioral Health Inc.,
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MTA Says it Needs More Money for Congestion Pricing
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The deal that produced the 17-member Congestion Mitigation Commission mandated the MTA to "submit comments on the Mayor's [congestion pricing] plan"
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USA - Kaulkin Ginsberg: 2007 M&A Activity in the Debt Collection Industry Remains Robust
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Merger and acquisition activity in the debt collection/accounts receivable management (ARM) industry maintained a fast pace through the third quarter of 2007.
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Hospitals prosper from an aging population
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The graying of the Seacoast has been a boon for Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Exeter Hospital, which ranked second
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News Corp upgraded to 'BBB+' on hopes of continued good earnings momentum - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it has raised News Corp's corporate credit rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'
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Mosaic upped to 'Ba1' on better cash flow, reduced debt - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Services said it has upgraded the Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) corporate family rating to 'Ba1' from 'Ba3'
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Credit Looks Better On Paper
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While U.S. stock trading was flat on Thursday as Wall Street awaited the September jobs report, some good news came from the Federal Reserve
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Dataside Secures $24.5 Million Debt Financing from an Affiliate of Fortress Investment Group LLC
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Dataside, a leading provider of customized data center infrastructure space and managed network services announced it has secured $24.5 Million
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Rating Agencies Are Under Fire, But Little Consensus On Solution
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There's nothing like the threat of government regulation to send industries down the path to self-enlightenment.
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Islip budget proposes boost in services, steady taxes
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Islip Supervisor Phil Nolan wants to do more with less in his proposed $125.9-million budget for 2008.
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How to Repay Family Debt
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To make a long story short, I borrowed $30,000 from my mom. I signed a legal agreement to pay the money back to her.
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Program Could Allow Low Interest Rates For Nonprofits
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Mayor John Street yesterday introduced a new pool loan program to allow nonprofits here, particularly small to medium ones
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Straight talk from state treasurer on California's budget dilemma
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California's deep-seated fiscal troubles are by now well known to almost everybody who follows public affairs:
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Viacom Announces $750 Million Debt Offering
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Viacom Inc. today announced that it has agreed to sell $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2017 at a price equal to 99.286%
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G-A fire, rescue millage is lowered
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Property owners in Glen Arbor Township will pay a lower millage levy for fire and rescue services on their Dec. 1 tax bills.
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American Airlines parent to prepay aircraft debt
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AMR Corp. plans to repay $545 million in aircraft debt in the fourth quarter, the parent of American Airlines Inc. said Monday
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Lockyer: Immediate action needed on state’s debt
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California should begin immediate reforms to control its growing debt problem that could develop into a $14.6 billion gap between revenue and spending
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Fitch Rates Monongalia Health System's (West Virginia) 2007 Bonds 'BBB+'; Affs Outstanding
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Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' underlying rating on Monongalia Health System's (Morgantown, WV) anticipated $49.4 million series
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UPS Agreement With Teamsters Allows Pension Shift
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United Parcel Service Inc.'s five-year tentative contract agreement with the Teamsters will allow it to pay $6.1 billion
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Too Much Debt vs Cash On Hand?
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A new report from California's top investment officer suggests there's going to be a lot more state government debt
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Enterprise unveil debt service
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Enterprise Debt Solutions has been officially launched to the Group’s Partners.
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Strike out P1.3 B illegitimate debt off 2008 budget
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In a historic move, legislators from both the administration and opposition crossed party lines today just to listen and accommodate
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