But he says even that won't let local leaders off the hook.

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That leaves those state and local issuers on the hook for those higher yields but with about 8 percent less in federal aid than they were promised.

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Once upon a time, a local beer distributor could hook up with a stadium concessionaire like Aramark or Levy and get his brand added to the mix.

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That's one reason the feds encourage interested owners to hook up with local community groups.

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NTT-West, to hook it up to local subscribers and sell its services.

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If you must take your own gear, pay to check it on the outward journey, then hook up with a local good cause via www.stuffyourrucksack.com and donate items to schools and orphanages on the ground rather than bringing them home.

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For not much more money, it was argued, I'd establish a relationship with a local dealer who would also service my bike and hook me up with equipment and accessories over the life of the bike.

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If your property violates local housing codes or ordinances, you could find yourself on the hook for those violations.

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