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Pennsylvania lawmakers ask for quick approval of Comcast merger with TWC

2014-12-11 21:26:22| Telecom - Topix.net

Pennsylvania's two U.S. senators urged regulators on Thursday to approve "as soon as possible" Comcast's plan to merge with Time Warner Cable, saying there were many potential benefits from the proposed tie-up that is opposed by some consumer groups and rival companies. Senators Bob Casey, a Democrat, and Pat Toomey, a Republican noted that Pennsylvania-based Comcast Corp has pledged to speed up Internet speeds for Time Warner Cable customers.

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Lawmakers agree on $1.1 trillion spending bill

2014-12-10 06:50:08| Trucking - Topix.net

Time running short, Republicans and Democrats agreed Tuesday on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and delay a politically charged struggle over President Barack Obama's new immigration policy until the new year. The compromise will permit virtually the entire government to operate normally through the Sept.

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Lawmakers agree on $1.1 trillion spending bill

2014-12-10 06:40:52| Air Courier - Topix.net

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Albemarle BOS to Meet with State Lawmakers on DNA Databank Expansion

2014-12-04 03:38:22| Chemicals - Topix.net

A very emotional Albemarle Sheriff took his plea for expanding the state's DNA databank to county supervisors Wednesday afternoon. Now, the Board of Supervisors is promising to push lawmakers to support an expansion plan that includes swabbing those convicted of a misdemeanor.

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