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AtlantaRealEstateChannel.com RecentlyLaunched to Keep Atlanta Home Buyers and Sellers Informed aboutthe Local Real Estate Market
March 12, 2010 Posted by Prudential Georgia Realty
Atlanta, GA - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Atlanta real estate continues to be a hot topic for current homeowners and potential buyers. Conflictingor incomplete information abounds about the local real estate market, homevalues, foreclosures and whether to buy or wait until the economy improves
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AG gets judgments against two defendants in mountain real estate scheme
March 12, 2010 Posted by North Carolina RealEstateRama
Raleigh - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Roy Cooper got consent judgments this week against two of the defendants in the Village of Penland real estate scheme, Richard Amelung and J. Kevin Foster
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Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American Families from the High Use of Formaldehyde in Household Furniture
March 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4805, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, in partnership with Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). The bipartisan bill will adopt national standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde in composite wood products. The legislation would also protect the health of American families from the high use of this toxin in common, household items, including hundreds of everyday applications, ranging from paneling and flooring, to cabinets, doors, shelving, molding, and countertops.
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Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Promote Responsible Homeownership and Neighborhood Stabilization
March 12, 2010 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Yesterday, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) introduced legislation that will promote neighborhood stabilization by incentivizing short sales as a preferable alternative to foreclosure
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Rep. Melancon Announces $8.7 Million Recovery Investment for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
March 12, 2010 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) announced today that the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $8,742,938.22 in federal reimbursement grants. This investment, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will reimburse the sheriff’s office for utility costs for their temporary housing facilities incurred from July 2008 through August 2009. Storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Katrina caused such extensive damage to St. Bernard Parish that the sheriff’s office has been providing temporary housing facilities since the storm for essential law enforcement personnel as the community continues to rebuild
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Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Reappointment of Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors
March 12, 2010 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the reappointment of Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.
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Michigan Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate Named as NAIC Consumer Liaison Representative
March 12, 2010 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, during National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan’s Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate Melvin Butch Hollowell announced he has been appointed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to the position of Consumer Liaison Representative. The NAIC has also listed Hollowell in its newly-created Consumer Expert Database
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Stabenow Statement Following Senate Committee Hearing on Energy Efficiency Programs
March 12, 2010 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following statement after the committee held a hearing to review proposals designed to create jobs by making buildings energy efficient. The committee heard testimony from Terrence Mierzwa with Consumers Energy, headquartered in Jackson as well as Larry Laseter with Masco Home Services located in Taylor. The committee considered three proposals, including two supported by Senator Stabenow, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act and the Home Star Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program.
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New resource from Missouri Department of Insurance makes it easy to create a home inventory
March 12, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
Jefferson City, MO - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Consumer advocates are encouraging Americans to become consumer savvy during National Consumer Protection Week, and here in Missouri, the Department of Insurance is helping homeowners and renters better protect themselves in the event of damage or theft to their property.
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Perlmutter Statement on Colorado WWII Veterans Returning Home
March 11, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Lakewood, CO - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Ed Perlmutter released the following remarks as prepared for the welcome home celebration for 10 Colorado WWII Veterans who returned from a historic trip to Iwo Jima , where they fought 65 years ago. Congressman Perlmutter, family members and members of the United States Marine Corps were on hand at Denver International Airport yesterday to welcome home these courageous men. The trip was lead by the Arvada-based The Greatest Generations Foundation. Perlmutter’s office helped complete the final leg to Iwo Jima after their original charter flight was cancelled.
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