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		<description><![CDATA[First I thought it was a mistake. Then I read the attached memo. Apparently, due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the government is taking $18.03 less out of my paycheck. The possibilities are dizzying. I&#8217;ll certainly take it, but I&#8217;m left wondering why honest, hardworking people get less than twenty bucks, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saturday dilema</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There had been quiet rumors for a couple of weeks. Then, last Saturday we got the word: the mayor ordered that all the branch libraries remain open on Saturdays through June. While patrons have openly rejoiced, this sent staff into a tizzy. I already have plans for two of the five Saturdays. Most everyone else [...]]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the saying goes, all politics are local. Yesterday was Primary Day in New York. I&#8217;m pleased with the results of the primary for mayor and city council. I&#8217;ve felt funny these last few months as the gay community has rallied around openly-gay candidate Tim Mains, a current city council member. The pressure has been [...]]]></description>
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