Thursday, January 20, 2011

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Omaha Ends 2010 With $3.1M Surplus

http://www.ketv.com/news/26558389/detail.html

Helped by $4.2 million in restaurant tax revenue, other tax increases, and budget cuts the City of Omaha ended 2010 with a surplus of $3.1 million. Do you think that they should tax that much?



Snowcare For Troops Helps Military Families

http://www.ketv.com/news/26545704/detail.html
When it snows, no one likes to get out and shovel. It’s especially difficult for a military spouse who’s taking care of the home by themselves. Dont you think that is nice for him to do that for his family?

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/01/20/ipod.phone/index.html?hpt=C2
Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month. Do you think that it should be free?


Experts: U.S. water infrastructure in trouble
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/01/20/water.main.infrastructure/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Anita Kramer had no idea that a 72-inch water main in her Maryland neighborhood was a ticking time bomb that was about to flood her home and ruin many of her most cherished possessions.


In the wake of the water main break, Kramer's basement kitchen was a mess. Appliances were covered in dirt, as was the floor. Dark water and mould stains marked the baseboards and walls.
Do think the city should pay for the damage?

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