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Jobless rate keeps falling
Demopolis Times
The Marengo County figure represents 651 out of work residents, down from 713 the month before. “Alabama hasn't seen an unemployment rate this low since the start of the recession,” Bentley said. “I think we are getting to a point where we are seeing

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Community Notes
Greene County Daily World
Those who have decorations on graves at Fairview Cemetery will have until today to have them removed from the ground area. Pots or hanging baskets in the grass area will be removed by workers. Saddles or flower arrangements in special holders on the

Tax loophole nets illegal immigrants billions
KPRC Houston
A loophole in Federal Tax Code has allowed illegal immigrants to pocket billions of dollars, according to a report by the Treasury Inspector General. The additional child tax credit (ACTC) is designed to give hardworking, legal US citizens with

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This Day, May 2, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin
Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
The law code, which granted “tax freedom to Jewish conversos” now transferred the tax obligation to Jews who had not converted. Also, the council ruled that “converts were allowed to trade with Christians, but not until” they had proven themselves “by

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Community Notes
Greene County Daily World
The newest book by area author Ruby Moon-Houldson is now available to be checked out from the Linton Library. The poetry book is a nice read for all ages, especially those who loved Severus Snape from the Harry Potter series.

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