Daily Archives: May 7, 2009

Using Twitter

The more I use Twitter the better I like it. There are multiple ways to use and benefit from Twitter. Chris Miller on The Social Networker wrote: In the last week or so I broke 5000 tweets.  Was there a … Continue reading

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Postage cost increases to 44 cents

On Monday, May 11, new U.S. and international postage prices will go into effect. [Ely Times] The cost to mail a U.S. First Class one-ounce letter will increase two cents, from 42 to 44 cents. The cost to mail a … Continue reading

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Heller votes against Hate Crime Law

The House expanded the federal law on hate crimes to cover attacks against people based on their sexual orientation of if they have a disability. The law already covers crimes based on race, religion, nationality and gender. [Ely Times] The … Continue reading

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Ensign votes against mortgage aid to homeowners

Legislation that would allow bankruptcy judges to change the terms of troubled mortgages was blocked in the Senate. Reid voted for the amendment. Ensign voted against it. [Ely Times] http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

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Obama budget passes House and Senate

The House passed the Obama budget, 233-193. The vote in the Senate was 53-43. No Republicans voted for the budget in either body. Among Democrats, all but 17 voted for it in the House and four voted against it in … Continue reading

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