Curb on women at war dropped
WASHINGTON - House Republicans yesterday abandoned their plan to curb the role of women in combat zones after it ran into opposition from the Pentagon and lawmakers from both parties.
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Devos to quit June 1 (Reg Req'd) Charlotte County Commissioner Sara Devos announced Tuesday she will retire from public service effective June 1. Devos' term is set to end in November 2008.read more...
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NY To Help Homeowners In Subprime Mortgage Crisis Legislative leaders and Gov. David Paterson say they've agreed to a plan to protect New Yorkers who face losing their homes as a result of the national subprime mortgage crisis.read
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Up Five Weeks in a Row (Real Estate News) RISMEDIA, April 28, 2006?Fixed mortgage rates increased again, with the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage hitting 6.64 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders. This is the