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Md. pedestrian death rate called higher than national average
Maryland, with a pedestrian death rate that is significantly higher than the national average, ranks second from the bottom nationally in its spending of federal transportation funds on resources for walkers and bicyclists, according to a study released Monday. Comment?
Suspect a health insurance swindle if: a The policy costs 15 percent or more below the norm, yet promises generous benefits and a large provider network. Comment?
Unemployment Numbers Keep Rising
" New numbers from the Department of Labor show that unemployment is still going up. Comment?
Rise In New York Construction Deaths is Unacceptable, Says New York Attorney
This data, released Oct. 28 by the U.S. Department of Labor, indicates the greatest increase in work site deaths resulted from falls, which claimed 29 lives in 2008."This loss of life is needless and unacceptable," said New York attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel, founding member of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C., a personal injury law firm. Comment?
16 businesses in SC cited under immigration law
Just 16 of the 600 businesses checked since July have been cited under South Carolina's new immigration law, touted by state lawmakers as one of the toughest in the nation. Comment?
Information on extension of Nevada unemployment benefits
Both the US Senate and the House of Representatives have passed a bill expanding the number of weeks available for Federal Emergency Unemployment benefits up to 14 weeks for all states and up to an additional 6 weeks for high unemployment states like Nevada. Comment?
Borough Council agrees to rescind s.....
Several residents of Fifth Street in Lewistown presented the Lewistown Borough Council with their complaints regarding sidewalk improvements, on Monday during the council's regular meeting. Comment?
Just 16 of the 600 businesses checked since July have been cited under South Carolina's new immigration law, touted by state lawmakers as one of the toughest in the nation. Comment?
Insurance perks for healthy habits spur opposition
"Who could object to rewarding people who quit smoking, lose weight or start to exercise? The American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association, for starters. Comment?
Federal Legislation May Give Kansans Additional Benefits
Federal legislation may help Kansans who are out of work. President Barack Obama signed an extention of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program Nov. Comment?
Sun Microsystems to cut two in McCandless office
Sun Microsystems Inc. said it expects to cut two positions early next year in an office in McCandless, as part of a restructuring that will shrink its work force by about 3,000 jobs. Comment?
Ex-manager's lawsuit against Milo dismissed
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Jane Jones listens as her attorney, Dale Thistle, discusses the decision of the town of Milo to place h is client on administrative leave from her position as town manager. Comment?
City Council should get serious about SC Sheriff's Department
"Should the city seriously evaluate contracting with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office for law enforcement services?" That's the question we asked readers a month ago. Comment?
Oconee embraces I-85 sewer plan
November 9, 2009 - 10:47 p.m. EST Photo Reg Dexter WALHALLA - After years of funding studies, making plans and doing nothing, the Oconee County Council is on the verge of moving forward on a three-phase, $11.7 million plan to get sewer into the Interstate 85 corridor and proposed Golden Corner Commerce Park. Comment?
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A Brookstone manager says he was "offended" by a lesbian colleague's discussion of her marriage plans and was fired for telling her so. Comment?
ADA subject of Gettysburg meeting
After a two-year hiatus, Gettysburg business owners are once again making a concerted effort to discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act in the context of numerous complaints that have been filed in the historic town in the past several years. Comment?
Passaic cop pleads not guilty in alleged beating
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A Passaic police officer indicted in September on counts of aggravated assault and official misconduct in connection with a confrontation with a city resident was arraigned in state court in Paterson Monday. Comment?
The recession has stripped millions of workers of jobs, putting many behind on bills and damaging their credit records. Comment?
Ray of light: U.S. temp worker hiring increased by 34k in October
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To say the current economic climate has been 'thin on good news' would be an understatement. Comment?
Trucking loses 7,500 more jobs in October
By Avery Vise Payroll employment among for-hire trucking companies in October dropped 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from September levels - slightly more than the decline the month before. Comment?