Only Congress has the power to do that, but what would happen if the United States got rid of the one-cent coin? The U.S. Mint ... The U.S. got rid of the half-cent back in 1857.

Several northeast counties will vote on sales taxes that will help fund major projects. Sullivan County Memorial Hospital proposed a half cent sales tax that will go towards a new facility if passed.

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Penny Mordaunt claimed taxpayers' money to have her shoe rack removed from her ministerial office when she lost her seat at the General Election. Records show the former Paymaster General claimed ...

Since launching TPG in 2010, founder Brian Kelly has expanded the team to include a distinguished editorial staff and an extensive network of freelancer contacts from around the globe. Today, TPG ...

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Members of Congress have repeatedly proposed legislation to suspend or eliminate the one-cent coin from circulation but those bills failed to gain traction, records show. The half-cent coin ...

The humble penny will not disappear anytime soon. Maybe it is time for change. Now, for the really bad news: It costs nearly 14 cents to make a nickel. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker.

A study in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy found that wearing poorly fitting shoes can increase knee pain by 25-50 per cent. “Shoes with proper arch support and cushioning are ...

However, some of the most valuable 50-cent pieces sell to coin collectors for thousands or even millions of dollars. The 1797 draped bust half dollar coin was the final draped bust design on the ...

A majority of Israelis say that they do not trust the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a poll aired Friday on Channel 12, with most of the public also opposed to ...

Banbury-based security provider Westminster Group has seen revenues rise 26 per cent to £3.7m. The group rolled out services to airports across the Democratic Republic of Congo for the six months ...