Monthly Archives: February 2010
· Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights
A press release from Congresssman Zack Space’s office issued today outlines how the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights takes a step forward in protecting consumers and saving Ohioans money:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Continuing his fight to protect residents of Ohio’s 18th Congressional District from unfair interest rate increases, abusive fees, and harsh penalties levied on consumers [...]
Read more· First Anniversary of the Stimulus Bill—How Did We Do?
ACCORDING TO TIME MAGAZINE, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), aka The Stimulus, earned high marks for a new government bond program, support for state programs (i.e., keeping teachers and emergency personnel on the payroll), and extending unemployment benefits, and nearly flunked in infrastructure spending.
In Knox County, much of the funding has gone to [...]
· Racial Politics is Topic at Wednesday’s Brown Bag Chat
“Racial Politics in the Age of Obama” is the topic for the Brown Bag Chat on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at noon at the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox Co., 201 N. Mulberry St.
Dr. Glenn M. McNair of the history faculty of Kenyon College will lead the discussion on what [...]
Read more· CENSUS WORKERS NEEDED
Want to make a little extra money and work some part-time temporary hours? Please consider signing up to help with the census. Workers are desperately needed, especially in eastern Knox County.
For more information go to: www.2010censusjobs.gov. At that site, you can also take a practice test and learn what documents you need to bring to [...]
· KCDW Forum Addresses Mental Health, 3/2
[ March 2, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] “Day by Day: Addressing the Challenges of Recovery from Mental and Behavioral Health Problems,” sponsored by the Knox County Democratic Women, is the fourth in a series of forums about issues confronting our community. The discussion will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The forum is free and all interested members of [...]
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