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Energy and Environmental Provisions of the 2012 Omnibus Spending Bill (Better read this sitting down)

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The summary of the omnibus bill issued by the House appropriations committee states that EPA funding has been reduced by almost 19% in 2011 : The conference agreement funds EPA at $8.4 billion, which is a $233 million reduction below the FY 2011 enacted level and $524 million below the President’s request. appropriated for 2012.

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

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With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. Businesses seem to be paying down debt and not risking investment in new ventures. XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With P. ► 2008. ► 2008.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

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“With unemployment rates creeping back up and concerns about the United States’ debt burden, there is reason for concern at the most macro level. XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With P. ► 2008. ► 2008. Presenting the Ideal You. 6 Keys to Separate Yourself from the Pack. ► July. (6).

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. Since 2008, FastStart has delivered 463,000 training hours to over 29,000 employees linked to 233 projects.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Design Activity Weakness Continues in June

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Unemployment, raising energy costs, and economic uncertainty over the government debt ceiling clearly have consumers nervous. XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With P. ► 2008. ► 2008. As a result, the national unemployment rate edged up from 8.8 percent in March to 9.2 percent in June. ► May.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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New Venture Capital Fund: The New Venture Capital Program is an innovative financial program that provides flexible financing through debt and equity investments for new or expanding businesses in the state of North Dakota. To qualify, the device must be installed after December 31, 2008, and before January 1, 2015.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund: $18.2

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