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Hoyer Says Stimulus Bill Is Unlikely by Inauguration (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The House of Representatives isn’t likely to pass an economic stimulus bill by President-elect Barack Obama ’s first day in office, the House Majority Leader said today.

Your ‘Million Dollar Portfolio’ (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Sunday, January 4th, 2009
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New TFSA offers tax haven but risks involved (CTV Toronto)

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
If you've visited your local bank lately you've probably been asked if you'd like to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Students to protest at impasse between university and lecturers (Times of Malta)

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Students are being requested to take part in rallies being held on Wednesday at the University and the Junior College in protest at how the university and the University of Malta Academic Staff Association have been dealing with the issue over lecturers’ pay.

National sales tax holiday sought (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration is still more than two weeks away, but he's already getting advice from a group of the nation's retailers on how to jump-start the economy.