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The Knox County poverty task force is ready to hit the ground running in 2009, and plans to hire a full-time staff member, and have a budget of between $50,000 and $150,000 for the next two years to begin to address area poverty issues.
CHICAGO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Lowering U.S. mortgage rates through a program relying on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is just one of several options the U.S. Treasury is considering to support housing, a senior Treasury official said on Thursday.
The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index jumped 482 points to regain the 9,000-level On Thursday, snapping a five-day falling streak. Solid buying, sparked by a further fall in inflation and expectations of a huge stimulus package by the Central Government boosted the bellwether index.
DOUAI, France, Dec 4 (Reuters) - President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled a 26 billion euro ($32.9 billion) stimulus plan for the faltering French economy on Thursday, targeting investment projects rather than directly aiding consumers.
DUBAI — The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations, has added on 100 new stores in less than a month since its opening on November 4, offering the city’s most dynamic and exciting retail choice for visitors.
By Yann Le Guernigou
Rio Tinto Alcan NZ, the Department of Conservation and Forest & Bird have signed up to a renewed partnership programme to support efforts to help the kakapo.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday that Russia would weather the global economic storm, burnishing his image as the country's true leader in a marathon live television appearance.
Reserve Bank of India governor hints at stronger impact of global credit crisis. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao said various anti-inflationary measures had started yielding results and now the government could focus on issues related to growth and liquidity.
The inflation rate, as measured by wholesale price index (WPI), fell to a six-month low of 8.4 per cent for the week ended November 22 this year, as compared with 8.84 per cent in the previous week. It stood at 3.11 per cent in the corresponding week last year.
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