Cumbria’s £50m budget cuts proposals: The services under threat
CUMBRIANS are facing unprecedented cuts to council services in the wake of the national public spending crisis. We examine the sectors likely to be most affected by the austerity measures and gauge the community reaction.
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Pa. governor signs public pension, recycling bills
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has signed bills that reduce pension benefits for newly hired state and public-school employees and require the establishment of recycling programs for electronic devices, his office said Wednesday.
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Seven candidates in running for Beaumont council
There are seven Beaumont City Council candidates running for the three seats held by incumbents Brian DeForge, Roger Berg and Paul St. Martin. Candidates were e-mailed uniform questions and were asked to provide basic background information.
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Rendell signs public pension, recyling bills
HARRISBURG (AP) – Gov. Ed Rendell has signed bills that reduce pension benefits for newly hired state and public-school employees and require the establishment of recycling programs for electronic devices, his office said Wednesday.
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