JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres as spokeswoman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian. A spokeswoman for the retailer declined further comment on the issue but did say in an e-mail to Reuters, "jcpenney stands behind its partnership with ...
JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres
J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.
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Actual real-estate tax bill can be paid online The town of Andover has mailed the actual tax bills for fiscal year 2012, which started July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012. Third quarter payment is due Wednesday, Feb. 1. Taxes unpaid after that date are subject to interest charges of 14 percent.