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Bernie McCain

Dec 13, 2010 at 5:30 pm

Detroit Budget Woes Could Leave Areas Of City Without Police, Fire Services

Detroit Budget Woes Could Leave Areas Of City Without Police, Fire Services

In yet another sign of growing fiscal problems for states and municipalities, Detroit may be cutting key services in certain portions of the city, the WSJ reports.

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Joe Madison

May 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm

On Air Schedule

Metro Still Experiencing Budget Shortfall Even With Price Increases

Metro Still Experiencing Budget Shortfall Even With Price Increases

The extra dime per trip that Metro began to charge riders this spring isn’t making up for the emergency budget shortfall it was supposed to help solve, according to a new Metro report.

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Bernie McCain

Apr 9, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Fenty To Use Extra Fees To Close D.C. Budget Gap

Fenty To Use Extra Fees To Close D.C. Budget Gap

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s proposed budget for fiscal 2011 relies on at least $72 million in new and increased fees and penalties as part of an effort to close a $523 million shortfall.

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Bernie McCain

Feb 15, 2010 at 12:00 pm

NBA Projected To Lose $400 Million This Year

NBA Projected To Lose $400 Million This Year

The NBA could lose around $400 million this year because of the flagging economy and a crippling labor agreement, according to commissioner David Stern.

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DC Voice

Nov 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Metro Needs Millions For New Power Units

Metro Needs Millions For New Power Units

Bad news for already cash-strapped Metro: the massive communications meltdown this week has revealed that two critical but aging power units need to be replaced at a cost of $14 million.

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