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Gov't monitoring quality, prices of school supplies
Inquirer.net (blog)
By Amy R. Remo MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has intensified its monitoring of the prices, availability and quality of school supplies in public markets, where most parents go for bargains, ahead of the opening of …
DTI intensifies monitoring of prices of school suppliesThe Online Zamboanga Times
DTI intensifies monitoring of school suppliesGMA News

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Dad pushes for school stock of allergy attack meds
San Jose Mercury News
Hom said the proposed School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act would encourage public schools to keep a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors, widely known as EpiPens, in case a student has a reaction like his son's.
What's in your schools medicine cabinet? Hopefully epinephrineMacon Telegraph (blog)

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Gov't warns consumers vs low-quality school supplies
BusinessWorld Online Edition
Consumers advised to patronize only school supply brands that are adequately labeled to keep from buying defective products, the Trade department yesterday said. “Before they buy school supplies, they should compare not only prices but also quality and …

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School supply wiffleball fundraiser is Saturday
Marion Star
GREEN CAMP – The field of teams is full, but wiffleball fans can still come out and watch Saturday and support Kayedon Martin's School Supply Giveaway. Martin, 9, is conducting the fundraiser through her church group at LaRue United Methodist Church …

Kiwanis President Delivers Supplies To Jamaican School
Levittown Tribune
After contacting the Discovery Bay Kiwanis Club in Jamaica regarding their effort to support the island nation's school children, Torcivia asked clients traveling with her to Jamaica to bring school supplies for the needy. As Torcivia put out the word …

Online Office & School Supply Sales in the US Industry Market Research Report …
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
However, as the rise of the internet continues to decrease the need for office supplies, industry growth will slow in the coming years. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Online Office & School Supply Sales …

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Teachers' School Supply Increases Crib Supply for Upcoming CPSC Compliance …
PR Web (press release)
Teachers' School Supply is working with all major crib manufacturers to ensure supply will continue to be available for their customers as the Dec. 28, 2012 deadline for replacement approaches. Teachers' School Supply has significantly expanded their …

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Program needs more donations for school supplies
DesMoinesRegister.com
The program serves students in the Ankeny school district and Ankeny Christian Academy. Students do not have to complete a formal eligibility form to receive the free supplies. Self expression of need will qualify a student for the program.

Colorado school-supply tax-holiday bill draws wide support, disdain
Denver Post
Under House Bill 1069, the state's 2.9 percent sales tax would be suspended for three days on back-to-school items, likely beginning in August 2014. (Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post) Shoppers wouldn't have to pay state sales tax on back-to-school items …

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BYO Recreation Announces Acquisition of Teachers' School Supply
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
BYO Recreation's acquisition of Teachers' School Supply makes the company a complete resource for schools, churches and daycares. Saint Augustine, Fla. (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 BYO Recreation, a leading supplier of playground and recreation equipment, …

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