Meanwhile, the National Association of Counties, which represents two-thirds of the nation's counties, passed a motion last week asserting the right of local governments to require cable companies to provide open access.

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G2G Cloud Solutions is working in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to expand shared services and hosted applications on a national scale, offering technology solutions to other governments at a cost that is significantly lower than other options.

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Over the past 30 years variable annuity firms, such as ING and Nationwide, have paid millions in fees and commissions to non-profit organizations, such as the National Association of Counties, the New York State United Teachers and the Alabama State Employees Association, that are neither licensed as investment advisers nor brokers in exchange for endorsements and other marketing assistance.

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