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Op-Ed: Project moves forward despite tough economic times
With regard to the Jan. 30 article about commercial and public
projects being put on hold in the current economic climate ("What’s not being
built?"), it’s worthy to note that some public-purpose projects have had the
good fortune of escaping that fate.
Letter: Left-wing group’s data are inaccurate
It is disturbing seeing a respected publication like yours
utilizing data ("Funds would fill Pa. budget
gaps," Feb. 6) from the Center for American Progress to determine the
simulative effect that H.R.1 will have on the economy of Pennsylvania.
BLOG UPDATE: the gadget cube
Cool Companies: WorkXpress, WebpageFX
These are the
times that test men's souls, but in the middle of tumultuous times our
region has some of the most innovative IT shops in the nation with
industry leaders like The Hershey Co., Tyco Electronics, Highmark and
GeoDecisions. Their leaders are experienced, global-focused and
dynamic. They deliver cutting-e[...]
BLOG UPDATE: the gadget cube
Economy slows down number of Web addresses
The number
of Web addresses declined 17 percent in the 2008 fourth quarter when
compared to a year earlier, reports The Wall Street Journal's Digits.
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Donegal Group launches stock buyback program
Lancaster County's Donegal Group Inc. today announced a
program to repurchase up to 300,000 shares of its Class A common stock.
Local businesses bet on serving Hollywood Casino patrons
Times may be tough, but Jim Salinger feels up to taking some
risks.
Editorial: We have only one chance to fix the economy
The federal government finally cracked open the piggy bank
when Congress sent a final version of the $787 billion American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act to President Barack Obama Feb. 13.
Sound Off
Last week’s question: Are you in favor of a 1 percentage point increase on top of the state’s already 6 percent sales tax in trade for reduced property taxes? Why or why not?
No — 62 percent
Yes – 38 percent
Let’s meet virtually
Harsco Corp., a worldwide industrial-services company in
Wormleysburg, recently met with 12 staff members spread across five offices in
three countries.
Firms delayed in going public
Tumbling stock markets in late 2008 dragged down the
likelihood that two of the largest companies in Central
Pennsylvania soon could go public.
Capitol View lawyers walk away from developer
The Harrisburg law firm
representing the developer of the failed Capitol View
Commerce Center
in the capital city has withdrawn its services because it wasn’t getting
paid.
