Lawmaker unveils measure to freeze state public worker salariesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:38PMTRENTON — A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday that would freeze the salaries of New Jersey public workers for up to three years and would keep property taxes at current levels.
Foreign firms bet on larger consumptionSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:35PMChinese consumers unnerved by escalating industrial closures in the West are becoming increasingly cautious about spending money, according to one leading foreign multinational company. The fears of a consumer slowdown were expressed as the National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference meet in Beijing to discuss economic measures, including ones to boost ...
MMC hires Goche as interim CEOSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:30PMMemorial Medical Center trustees selected an Iowa lawyer Thursday night to be interim chief executive officer at the hospital. Jeanne Goche, who also has a master’s degree in hospital and health administration, was one of three candidates the trustees interviewed Wednesday and Thursday.
Good article, except for oneSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:20PMIn reply to Private Cover Is Costing An Arm And A Leg : Good article, except for one blinding error. Tasmania’s Labor PM Bartlett is trumpeting from the rooftops about this policy, and promising to speak to each of the other state premiers to push it for Rudd. As for Abbott, he is the one we have to thank for a cap on the number of doctors, which has caused so many problems in country areas. He ...
New at the Top: Chris Pettingill, RHI Executive SearchSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:10PMThe first job I landed after finishing school was at a community college, where I helped students find jobs. The community in which I worked had been experiencing high unemployment. But I was determined.
Police seek public’s help with listSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:11PMMICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Police Department seeks the public’s help to locate the people on its Ten Most Wanted list.
Scams, mistakes, high costs haunt funeral homesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:57PMLiving in Connecticut may be expensive, but dying here isn't cheap, either. And sometimes not even the dead are safe from scams, ripoffs and blunders.
Latinos anxious over end of school liaisons in Pr. George'sSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:50PMAs word spreads of the recent decision by the Prince George's Board of Education to eliminate 120 full-time parent liaisons next year to save money, parents and staff at schools with large Latino populations are increasingly worried about how they will cope.
Camping Out for ObamaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:31PMArcadia University students line up to grab tickets to hear the President’s health care reform pitch on Monday.
Sen. Crowell suggests consolidating state employee health plansSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:42AMMissouri's government employees should all be part of the same health care plan, state Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, told a Senate committee Monday afternoon.
Sen. Crowell suggests consolidating state employee health plansSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:42AMMissouri's government employees should all be part of the same health care plan, state Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, told a Senate committee Monday afternoon.
Domestic partner benefits favored at MUSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:40AMCOLUMBIA (AP) -- The University of Missouri took preliminary steps Thursday toward expanding employee benefits to cover same-sex domestic partners. A resolution on the topic was unanimously approved by 25 members of the Faculty Council at the flagship Columbia campus.
Domestic partner benefits favored at MUSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:40AMCOLUMBIA (AP) -- The University of Missouri took preliminary steps Thursday toward expanding employee benefits to cover same-sex domestic partners. A resolution on the topic was unanimously approved by 25 members of the Faculty Council at the flagship Columbia campus.
Kip Deville's health makes turnaroundSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:36AMAROUND CHRISTMAS time, preparation had begun to do something no writer ever likes to do — write an imminent obituary.
Kip Deville's health makes turnaroundSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:36AMAROUND CHRISTMAS time, preparation had begun to do something no writer ever likes to do — write an imminent obituary.
Keeping kids coveredSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32AMMore local families will get free or low-cost health coverage for their children under a new state program that wraps up a two-day enrollment event today. The Healthy Kids program, funded by a new state tax on insurance premiums, is allowing Oregon to provide insurance coverage to an estimated 80,000 …
Keeping kids coveredSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32AMMore local families will get free or low-cost health coverage for their children under a new state program that wraps up a two-day enrollment event today. The Healthy Kids program, funded by a new state tax on insurance premiums, is allowing Oregon to provide insurance coverage to an estimated 80,000 …
BRIEFLY COMMUNITYSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMPreschoolers’ art event coming to library SPRINGFIELD — An art event geared for preschoolers ages 3 to 6 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday in the Library Meeting Room of the Springfield Public Library. Children should come dressed for messy projects and be accompanied by a …
BRIEFLY COMMUNITYSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMPreschoolers’ art event coming to library SPRINGFIELD — An art event geared for preschoolers ages 3 to 6 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday in the Library Meeting Room of the Springfield Public Library. Children should come dressed for messy projects and be accompanied by a …
Responsible federal contracts for workersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMAmerica's roaring, future-is-bright middle class is gone. Its memory is a precious keepsake that America stores in an attic trunk, hoping that the cut of dress will be back in style one day. Meanwhile, real income for working-age households continues to fall, as it has since 2000. Even people with jobs those of us left are paddling backward.
Responsible federal contracts for workersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMAmerica's roaring, future-is-bright middle class is gone. Its memory is a precious keepsake that America stores in an attic trunk, hoping that the cut of dress will be back in style one day. Meanwhile, real income for working-age households continues to fall, as it has since 2000. Even people with jobs those of us left are paddling backward.
Foley Seeks Election as EA TrusteeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:30AMEast Aurora native David Foley is among the candidates seeking three open seats on the Village Board in March’s election.
Foley Seeks Election as EA TrusteeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:30AMEast Aurora native David Foley is among the candidates seeking three open seats on the Village Board in March’s election.
Roy Exum: Toyota's Trump CardFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:35PMIn a piece I wrote earlier this week, I openly grieved over the way I feel America has unfairly ridiculed the giant auto maker Toyota and exploited a recent rash of recalls.
Lucas: Healthcare and Census, hot topicsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:31PMHerald News Editor U.S. Representative Frank Lucas talked to the Herald in a monthly phone interview to update Oklahomans on events taking place in Washington, D.C.
Lucas: Healthcare and Census, hot topicsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:31PMHerald News Editor U.S. Representative Frank Lucas talked to the Herald in a monthly phone interview to update Oklahomans on events taking place in Washington, D.C.
Canton, unions agree to concessionsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:28PMCanton has reached tentative agreements with the unions representing sewer, water, street and sanitation employees as well as clerical workers and computer-related staff. Health care concessions are part of both proposals. Approval from the unions and City Council is required for the proposed labor pacts to take effect.
Canton, unions agree to concessionsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:28PMCanton has reached tentative agreements with the unions representing sewer, water, street and sanitation employees as well as clerical workers and computer-related staff. Health care concessions are part of both proposals. Approval from the unions and City Council is required for the proposed labor pacts to take effect.
Study: Southern Californians ill-prepared for inevitable large-scale quakeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMRecently built homes are seen in suburban neighborhoods on top of the San Andreas Rift Zone, the system of depressions in the ground between the parallel faults of the San Andreas earthquake fault, May 15, 2008 in the community of Highland, east of San Bernardino, California.
Dentist gives free care for victimsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMIt’s hard to interview for a job when you think the interviewer is staring at the teeth you are ashamed to show.
Study: Southern Californians ill-prepared for inevitable large-scale quakeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMRecently built homes are seen in suburban neighborhoods on top of the San Andreas Rift Zone, the system of depressions in the ground between the parallel faults of the San Andreas earthquake fault, May 15, 2008 in the community of Highland, east of San Bernardino, California.
Dentist gives free care for victimsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMIt’s hard to interview for a job when you think the interviewer is staring at the teeth you are ashamed to show.
Helping Care For CoraFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:18PMWYOMISSING, Pa. -- A baby's first birthday is a day to celebrate. But for one Hamburg woman it's also bittersweet. That's because her husband passed away the same day her daughter was born.
Helping Care For CoraFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:18PMWYOMISSING, Pa. -- A baby's first birthday is a day to celebrate. But for one Hamburg woman it's also bittersweet. That's because her husband passed away the same day her daughter was born.
Seniors face higher Medicare costsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:14PMMany senior citizens have been vocal about health care reform, and you can't blame them.
Seniors face higher Medicare costsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:14PMMany senior citizens have been vocal about health care reform, and you can't blame them.
Anonymous Tip Leads to Meth-Related ArrestsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMTwo people from St. Albans are facing charges after State Police troopers found items used to make meth in their home.
Anonymous Tip Leads to Meth-Related ArrestsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMTwo people from St. Albans are facing charges after State Police troopers found items used to make meth in their home.
Family's Pet Accidentally Euthanized, Now Family Calling for ChangesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMA horrible mix-up has left a family in Hurricane in mourning. The Putnam County Animal shelter accidentally euthanized the family's cat. The family was offered an apology and a gift certificate to replace him.
CNN - The Retired Couple's Guide To Livin' The DreamThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:14AMQuestion: My Husband And I Have Been Happily Married For 28 Years. Careful Spending And Sound Planning Over Time Has Provided Us With A Very Comfortable Financial Future. Although We're Compatible In Many Ways, Our Outlook Differs When It Comes To Enjoying Our Money. I'm More Of A Saver And I Hate To Shop. I'm Already Retired, And When My Husband Retires In A Year We'll Begin Drawing On Our ...