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event planners stories: 4 news summaries

Event Planners Slam Kerry's Bank-Party Ban

Killing big bashes would zap jobs, complain critics

Mar 9, 09 12:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - Event planners say Sen. John Kerry's legislative push to prevent bailed-out banks from throwing big bashes could end up bashing the economy even more, the New York Post reports. It could "hurt a lot of the people the government is trying to help," says an industry rep of... More »

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Congress • John Kerry • club • party • event planners • bill • Wall Street bailout

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Desirée Rogers will run White House functions

Nov 24, 08 11:38 AM CST
(Newser) - A Chicago businesswoman and close friend of the Obamas will be White House social secretary, the Tribune reports. Desirée Rogers, 49, will be the first African American to run functions and ceremonies at the president’s residence, working with the first lady. A Harvard MBA, Rogers has been a... More »

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White House • ceremony • Valerie Jarrett • event planners • President Obama • Desirée Rogers

In Gay Marriage, Calif. Sees Economic Love Match

Altar-bound same-sex couples could provide $370M boost to state economy

Jun 2, 08 2:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lifting the ban on same-sex marriages could prove a boon to California’s economy, as couples waiting for years to tie the knot spend big on lavish nuptials, the Los Angeles Times reports. Wedding planners, bakers, and other related business have seen increasing activity since the May 15 ruling; one... More »

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California • gay marriage • wedding • event planners • economy • bakers

Firefighting Is US' Sexiest Job

Personal trainer, CEO and cowboy also turn-ons, site finds

Feb 14, 08 3:22 PM CST
(Newser) - Americans may ogle the celebrities gracing the covers of gossip mags, but firefighter remains the sexiest job title on the books, the Boston Globe reports. Personal trainer comes in a close second, according to Salary.com's Valentine's Day survey. It's the site's first such survey in three years, and though... More »

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nurses • CEO • sex • firefighters • reporter • doctor • flight attendants • lawyer • veterinarian • interior designers • event planners • job • teacher

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