Governor proposes $15.8 billion budget; GOP fires back (KTVZ Bend)

Gov. Kulongoski issues proposed budget for 2009-11, amid 'challenging times'; Republicans say 'unsustainable spending' led to woes.

Mound councilors continue budget deliberations (The Laker)

As promised, the Mound City Council is delving once more into budget talks in an attempt to tweak some issues left over from the preliminary budget.

Research and Markets: Training Evaluation Tool Kit: Complete Practical Guide to Measuring the Effectiveness of ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Training Evaluation Tool Kit: Complete Practical Guide to Measuring the Effectiveness of Training Programs in Organizations" report to their offering.

Survive the Holidays in Style ... and Under Budget (Sparta Expositor)

There is no doubt that many consumers may be feeling a budget crunch as the holiday season approaches, but this year with careful planning and some top notch tips from the experts, they can ensure themselves an efficient, economical, and memorable holiday season.

With the right skills, a community can lead its own recovery (The Globe and Mail)

When Finance Minister Jim Flaherty addresses the recession in his forthcoming budget, he will use the standard tool kit - cutting taxes, spending more on infrastructure, and so on.