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James Churchill OLIVER, Congress, ME (1895-1986)

OLIVER James Churchill , a Representative from Maine; born in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, August 6, 1895; attended the public schools; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, A.B., 1917;…

William WILLIAMSON, Congress, SD (1875-1972)

WILLIAMSON William , a Representative from South Dakota; born near New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa, October 7, 1875; moved with his parents to Plankinton, Aurora County, S.Dak., in 1882; attended…

The Nitty-Gritty of Mortgage Shopping

Source: The Federal Interagency Task Force on Fair Lending A mortgage—whether it's a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms…

Is it Safe to Travel in Africa?

Is it really dangerous? Africa is famous for its natural beauty, national parks, and amazing wildlife. Unfortunately, it is also well-known for being unsafe. While this may be true for some areas…

October 2007

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Blackwater Faces Criticism and…

On the Issues

How Gore and Bush stack up on education, foreign policy, health care, taxes, and social security by Beth Rowen This article was posted in September 2002. With only weeks to go…

National Consumer Organizations

NOTE: For other organizations, see Societies & Associations AARP: Consumer Affairs Section, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 888-687-2277; Web: www.aarp.org. Offers information on housing…

ABCs of Mutual Funds

Sound advice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Comparing Different Funds Terms To Know Buying and Selling Shares You can buy some mutual fund shares by contacting the…