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December 10, 2009 -- Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today announced that they helped secure $75,373,800 million for transportation, housing, environmental, defense, and other projects across the state. Full Article at All American Patriots
The continued high-volume sale of guns and ammunition nationwide in the last year will lead to a big increase in funds for wildlife habitat and management across the country, inc... Full Article at Detroit Free Press
Canton: The zoning board of appeals will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Library/Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. Full Article at Hartford Courant
Emirates Business 24-7, 14 December 2009 China Southern Airlines (CSA) will be adding an extra flight between Dubai and Guangzhou, to increase its services to five flights a week from January 7. Full Article at Zawya.com
Both directions of Interstate 40 are closed between Exit 20 in northern Haywood County and Exit 421 (Interstate 81 Interchange) east of Knoxville, Tenn. , because of a rock slide at mile marker 2.6 on I-40 in North Carolina. Full Article at The Asheville Citizen-Times
Inside Wang Qiaoling's store, a toy Santa croons the song Last Christmas into a tiny gold microphone. Full Article at People's Daily Online
A fourth man has been released on bail after questioning about a £40,000 raid at an outdoor gear store in Cardiff. Full Article at BBC News
Unlike the huge celebration that marked Canton's 150th year as a township in 1984, local officials, historians and residents are closing out this 175th year in low-key fashion. Full Article at HometownLife.com
The Avon Public Library is holding a free holiday party for children up to age 10, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include singing, crafts, and visits with Santa. Full Article at Boston Globe