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2012
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Free prep of 1040EZ forms to begin at 3,050 Walmarts Free preparation of the simple tax forms will be made available at more than 3,000 Walmart Stores nationwide starting Monday. The nation’s largest retailer has contracted with the top two tax prep companies, H&R Block Inc. and Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service Inc., to set up kiosks […]
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Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: Santorum has strengths, but not enough to win national contest
The former senator’s lack of executive experience makes him less likely than Romney to beat Obama.
Posted inNews
Maine lawmakers kill private-prison bill
State officials found no companies interested in building and running a facility for older inmates.
Posted inOpinion
Ruth Marcus: Huntsman keeps offering reasons to pay attention
The former Utah governor employs a chameleon-like strategy that has worked well for other politicians.
Posted inBusiness
Consumer debt rises along with confidence
Credit card purchases and car loans help produce the largest monthly borrowing increase in a decade.
Posted inBusiness
Merkel, Sarkozy caution: Growth is as vital as cuts
BERLIN — Leaders of France and Germany stressed Monday that boosting economic growth in the 17-nation eurozone is a priority, a recognition that the focus on austerity cuts is unlikely to get Europe out of its debt crisis. Some analysts fear that excessive austerity measures will take a heavy toll on already-weakening economic growth and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Jan. 10, 2012:Portland parking rules need change
If this is Portland’s Big Brother approach to stifle life and make it so residents and visitors don’t have too good a time here, the long-standing, far-reaching and ever-worsening parking mandates are working real well. Over the years, the millions of dollars culled are far overshadowed by the ill will and malcontent of the recipients […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland crime statsshow progress in 2011
Analyzing crime patterns has helped police make the best use of what they have.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: PLO official’s column ignored some facts about Israel
The Arab world has blocked the two-state solution it now claims to promote for the region.