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Paying for the Payroll Tax Cut Extension
But did you know that the cost will fall on people who buy a house or refinance their mortgage starting in 2012? Title IV of the bill is called Mortgage Fees and Premiums, and what it does is to raise the fee that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge to
Updated: 12/18/2011 09:23P
Push to purchase locally produced beers
As you stock your fridge with drinks to toast the holidays, theres a new push to get you to buy locally produced beer. Our Elaina Athans tells us about the campaign brewing and how it will help one budding business. Then come back here and refresh the
Updated: 12/18/2011 06:54P
Soldiers return to Fort Hood, say theyre glad to be home for holidays and out
The soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division said they were glad to be home before the holidays _ and relieved to be out of Iraq. This was my fourth deployment to Iraq ... so it feels great to be home, said Staff Sgt. James Cantrell,
Updated: 12/18/2011 06:53P
Weekend Marred by Violence
By Scott Weber The final weekend before the holidays was marred by violence when at least 4 people died and several were wounded in a string of unrelated shootings throughout Los Angeles Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Updated: 12/18/2011 05:56P
State attorney alleges judicial misconduct in granting Berenson permission to
Julio Galindo said he would ask prosecutors on Monday to charge the judges with violating anti-terrorism laws by clearing Berenson to travel to New York City with her toddler son to spend the holidays with her family. Despite the courts approval,
Updated: 12/18/2011 04:22P
Bubbly Wines Make Holidays Sparkle
Experts from Napa, one of Californias premiere wine regions, share their favorite ways to enjoy sparkling wine at Christmas and New Years. By Julie Weinstock Whats the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine? Only white sparkling wine that
Updated: 12/18/2011 04:18P
No Merry Christmas In Official Mail From House
Currently, incidental use of the phrase Happy Holidays is permissible, but Merry Christmas is not, said Salley Wood. The paper notes that senators can say things congressmen cannot because they are governed by different regulations.
Updated: 12/18/2011 03:27P
Downey dips, Sherlock slips with $40M debut
Distributor Warner Bros. predicts the Holmes sequel, which pits Downeys detective against archrival Professor Moriarty, will make up the lost ground over the holidays. The pattern is different, said Dan Fellman, the studios head of distribution.
Updated: 12/18/2011 02:01P
A jolly old elf who loves playing Santa
Explore LI Guides Holidays Winter holidays Content Preview Newsday 7 day/Optimum Online ® subscribers click here for full access Not a Newsday or Optimum Online ® subscriber? Click here A jolly old elf who loves playing Santa Originally
Updated: 12/18/2011 02:01P
Fort Hood: 300 troops home from Iraq for holidays
The soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division said they were glad to be home before the holidays - and relieved to be out of Iraq. This was my fourth deployment to Iraq ... so it feels great to be home, said Staff Sgt. James Cantrell,
Updated: 12/18/2011 12:53P