Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last?
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10/3/13
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On Sept. 26, the West Hempstead Rotary Club hosted a public forum hosted a public forum at the West Hempstead Public Library, in which residents openly addressed their concerns about property taxes …
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By Emily Webb
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10/1/13
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In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Astoria Federal Savings held its eighth annual essay contest for children, ages 5-12, asking them to complete the statement: “If I save a lot today, in …
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9/24/13
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As we go to press, all eyes are on the U.S. Congress and its debate on whether or not we should attack Syria. The longer the process, the more confused the issues seem to become.
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9/12/13
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The vast majority of Americans don’t believe that it’s in our best interests to use military force in Syria. And for the most part, I concur with the majority.
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9/12/13
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The bloody civil war in Syria took a turn for the worse last week.
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9/5/13
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Two weeks ago was the 68th anniversary of the American attack on Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945.
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8/21/13
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There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions.
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6/6/13
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Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed.
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5/31/13
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It’s been a difficult few weeks for President Obama.
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5/23/13
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