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Low Countries
Low Countries Region of
nw Europe now occupied by the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Ruled by the Dukes of
Burgundy from 1384 and the
Habsburgs from 1477, it was the most advanced and prosperous region of
n Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The Dutch gained independence as the United Provinces in 1609. The southern Netherlands (Belgium), after a period united with the Dutch (1815–30), became an independent kingdom in 1830. The Dutch House of
Orange ruled Luxembourg until 1890, when it passed to another branch.
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BURR AMENDMENT TO COMBAT VETERANS HOMELESSNESS PASSES UNANIMOUSLY
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 11/17/2009; 410 words
; ...veteranssuffering from homelessness. "Our veterans served our country with honorand they should not be forgotten when they return...canmake grants to provide supportive services that will keep low-income veterans,who are at risk of becoming homeless, in...
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More Families Going Hungry In The U.S.
Transcript from: NPR Tell Me More; 11/19/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...to eat everything on your plate because children in other countries were going hungry? Well, we have learned this week that there are many people in this country who don't have enough to eat. The U.S. Department of...been a long time advocate of programs that provide food to low-income families. Her own ...
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EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON FOOD BANKS:SCOTT WOLF
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/19/2009; 700+ words
; ...ensuring that no one in this country goes hungry. My name is Scott...food to more than 25 million low-income people facing hungerin...theplight of hunger in this country, have volunteered my time with...programs are availableto feed low-income children. And, food...
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LIFTING TRAVEL BAN TO CUBA:MIRIAM LEIVA
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/19/2009; 700+ words
; ...know the developments in a country and its people, to exchange...there. Citizens of almost all countries find traveling commonplace...of Westerners visitingthe countries beyond it. East Germans...Federal Republic astonished the country with the best livingstandard...of producing thescarce and ...
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OFFLINE AND ONLINE COLLECTION OF CONSUMER INFORMATION:MICHELLE BOUGIE
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/19/2009; 700+ words
; ...people and sell our productsin over 80 countries. We maintain a website with a web store...competitivewith physical stores and to keep costs low while contributing to a higherstandard...keeps the cost of product acquisition as low as possible. Thegreatest challenge a small...
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MOVING CLOSER TO A VICTORY FOR ALL AMERICANS
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/19/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...possible forthe citizens of our wonderful country. Then yesterday the Senate introducedtheir...Citizens and leaders from around the country submitted hundreds of questionsbeforehand...on these issues." Health reform will lower costs for people with disabilities byrewarding...
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REALITY CHECK: THE VERY REAL JOBS THE RECOVERY ACT IS SUPPORTING
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/19/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...supporting at least one million jobs across the country. It's time to keep the critics honest...Monthly Decline -230,000, 46 percent lower thanoriginal Independent economist Mark...FICTION: The jobs numbers are already lower than expected - and thislack of credibility...
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In Break With Past, Boeing Breaks Ground In S.C.
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/20/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...be good for our company. It's going to be good for the country. And I think it'll create jobs not just here in South Carolina...Carolina is a right-to-work state with one of the nation's lowest unionization rates. And Seattle Times' economic columnist...Seattle Times): They wanted labor stability. They want a ...
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How Safe Are Our Roads?
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday; 11/22/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...or more dangerous? GEEWAX: The fatality rate is absolutely lower than when you and I were children. In 1969, for example...reporters uncover when they examined safety issues around the country? GEEWAX: This issue of technology, we found real reasons...
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Some Latinos Face Hurdles In Getting H1N1 Vaccine
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...swine flu. Migrant workers and low-income Latino immigrants are...conundrum for the Latino worker, the low-income family, because they...increases. He says typically many low-income Latinos squeeze together...before they go back to their home country and many here will have to wait...
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SIC 2064 Candy and Other Confectionery Products
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...growth of health conscious consumers, low-fat/low-calorie candies gained prominence...introductions in the industry was low during the mid-1990s. With sales...by various candy makers around the country. Rights to many of these candies...
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SIC 2211 Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...acquisitions, and foreign markets; they have maximized profits typically through cost cutting and sourcing low-cost labor from foreign countries. The industry faces formidable competition on price from imported textiles, particularly those from...
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SIC 2258 Lace and Warp Knit Fabric Mills
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...compared to that of circular knit techniques, is relatively low. During the 1980s a slump in clothing sales and a growing...performance fleece designed for people to use in the back country. One variety of the new fabric featured polyester yarns in...S. textile companies began opening facilities in other ...
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SIC 2339 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Outerwear Not Elsewhere Classified
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...operations spread over several countries to be seamlessly coordinated...developments and styles of other countries, indicated by the designs...limit the flow of imports from lower cost, developing countries...stagnant inventory levels, lower costs and instant order fulfillment...
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SIC 2421 Sawmills and Planing Mills, General
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...board feet. In mid-1998 they were at a low of $260 per thousand board feet, but...source. As railroads spread across the country in the nineteenth century, the best spot...the economy healthy and interest rates low, housing starts climbed, and lumber demand...
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