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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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Work-related education. Most notably, the (1) deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, (2) exclusion for qualified tuition reductions, (3) exclusion for educational assistance programs, (4) exclusion for employer-provided housing, and (5) exclusion for adoption assistance programs all survived the Tax Bill.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

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More specifically, the Education and Government Buildings markets showed declining proposal opportunities. “With unemployment rates creeping back up and concerns about the United States’ debt burden, there is reason for concern at the most macro level. . Breakthrough 2012 Pre-Conference. ► December. (4).

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. The Carlyle Group LP-owned company, which had been co-headquartered in Baltimore and Houston, said it would use bankruptcy to restructure debt and sell its assets to EQT Infrastructure in a $455-million deal, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun.

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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. • “There is more competition for small higher-education projects, and the length of time from start of discussion to contract and commencement of design is prolonged. percent in March to 9.2

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Lockdown ‘will last until at least May 7’: Dominic Raab ‘to tell country on Thursday they face another three weeks of coronavirus restrictions’ with the pandemic peak still days away

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Mr Raab described the figures as ‘grisly’ at the daily coronavirus press conference in Downing Street, adding Britain was ‘still not past the peak of this virus’ He said it meant the government could not ease social distancing. ‘If we let up now, the virus will only take full advantage.

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HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage

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At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . million by 2025. . PB: Let’s focus on retention.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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In addition, the NJ Business Action Center is working to increase awareness of access to state and federal programs, attending local chamber of commerce roundtables and regional/county business development events, continuing outreach to key economic development partners and collaborating with higher education. President Obama joins Gov.