2007 December

Archive for December, 2007

Boston officials spread word about tax credit program

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston are getting the word out about a tax credit program that provides eligible working-families and individuals up to $5,000.

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Mass. health insurance penalties to spike in ‘08

Monday, December 31st, 2007

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue said Monday the tax penalties for not having health insurance in 2008 will more than triple for many people in the state.

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Islamists blow up Somali colonel

Monday, December 31st, 2007

A top Somali military official is killed by a landmine placed under his chair by an Islamist group.

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UN takes over Darfur peace force

Monday, December 31st, 2007

The United Nations takes control of the peacekeeping mission for Darfur in Sudan after months of negotiations.

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S Korea pardons Daewoo boss

Monday, December 31st, 2007

The founder of South Korean industrial firm Daewoo is pardoned as part of an annual New Year amnesty.

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