Archive for May, 2009
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
What passed, what didn't this legislative sessionAustin American-Statesman, TXAnd as of Sunday evening, several key bills were pending, including an expansion of the Children's Health Insurance Program, which had been near death. The House, which just barely has a Republican majority, started the session harmoniously after the ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
TheNewspaper.comSpecial session remains an option for Texas LegislatureHouston Chronicle, United StatesThe association provides windstorm insurance in 14 coastal counties and part of Harris County where private insurers refuse to provide the insurance as part of a home- owner's policy. But Hurricanes Ike and Dolly wiped out the insurance pool last year ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Moving on: Economic uncertainty forcing many East Texas families ...Lufkin Daily News, TX"My family is without insurance right now and because of that I thought about moving, but it's not just this area it's across the nation in my field," Mixon said. "It's going to be that way any town you ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Visit BulgariaCoastal home insurance accord blows through HouseDallas Morning News, TXA House-Senate deal on rejiggering the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the insurer of last resort for coastal homeowners, just won the House's blessing. Gov. Rick Perry signaled last week that he would call them back before the start of ...Along ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Local, federal officials urge residents to prepare for hurricanesDothan Eagle, ALAllstate Insurance Southeast Region Senior Communications Consultant John Heid says now is the time for residents to record their belongings and make sure their insurance coverage is appropriate. “Hurricane season is the perfect time for all consumers, ...Stores Help Homeowners Prepare ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
WAVY-TVRenter's InsuranceWAVY-TV, VAWhether you live in a condo, townhome or aparment, if you're a renter you need renter's insurance. According to Ralph Rios of Allstate it's a must have. "Most renter's don't realize that there is a need to protect their belongings, [they're] unaware of ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
As auto industry reinvents itself, union might have to do the sameCrain's Detroit Business, MI“What are we missing is just the one UAW agreement that would put us over the top, and that electric-car company would say, "The work agreement I have in Michigan is really no different than the work ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Southwest Florida Business Briefs: June 1, 2009Naples Daily News, FLLooknanan has been in the financial service industry for more than 10 years and has previously worked at the SBDC offices in Austin, Texas. He will be responsible for implementing the SBDC services in the Estero, Bonita Springs and North Naples ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
The Associated PressAfter crash, has twilight come to the Sun Belt?The Associated PressLater, San Jose, Calif., and Austin, Texas, developed into high-tech nerve centers; Houston grew into a hub for the oil industry; Nashville became a mecca for music recording and production; Charlotte, NC, transformed itself into a center for ...
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Foreclosed homes a problem during hurricane seasonDallas Morning News, TXIn Galveston, Texas, where more than 17000 home were damaged by Hurricane Ike last year, there are still many empty homes — but not because of foreclosures. The properties were damaged during the storm and owners don't have the money to rebuild. ...
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