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SoS: What happened to pension reform?
Spin CycleOne of Gov. Paterson's most ballyhooed budget proposals was public pension reform, including the creation of a new less benificent and boon-doggly tier for new workers that would eventually make public sector employment slightly less gold-plated than it...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Budgets and Budgeting, Wages and Pensions
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SoS: Hype is here
Spin CycleThe press release describing Gov. Paterson's State of the State address has a catchy, all caps title: "IN FIRST STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS, GOVERNOR PATERSON OUTLINES PLAN FOR A STRONGER NEW YORK: TALKS OF CONFRONTING FISCAL CRISIS HEAD ON......Tags: Research, New York, Obesity, Epidemics and Plagues, State Budgets
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Palm Beach County faces another round of cutbacks
South Florida Sun-SentinelCutbacks — and likely more layoffs — continue for Palm Beach County government, where department heads learned Wednesday that they must slash costs by 10 percent. The economic crisis threatening jobs and businesses across the country also...Tags: Government Debt, Unemployment, Employees, Local Authority, Nature
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Israel possible peacemaker, not war maker
It was New Year's Eve in my retirement home. I was sitting in a circle of ten women — the lone male. This was unusual. The normal ratio in my retirement home is one male for every three females. An aged jazz trio was playing: a lackadaisical...Tags: New Year's Day, Gaza Crisis, Civil Unrest, Religious Conflicts, Dance
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Palm Beach County planning layoffs, 10 percent spending cut
South Florida Sun-SentinelCutbacks - and likely more layoffs - continue for Palm Beach County government, where department heads learned Wednesday that they must slash costs by 10 percent. The economic crisis threatening jobs and businesses across the country also translates to a...Tags: Unemployment, House Building, Employees, Palm Beach County, Local Authority
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Mexican president pledges to pump $150 million into troubled industries to avoid layoffs
Associated Press WriterMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Felipe Calderon pledged Wednesday to pump 2 billion pesos ($150 million) into troubled industries to prevent layoffs at companies vulnerable to the economic crisis. The money will go to companies that have had...Tags: Unemployment, Petroleum Industry, Government, Labor Legislation, Market and Exchange
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County convenes 'layoff policy committee'
Palm Beach Politics - Sun-Sentinel BlogsIn yet another sign of the bleak economic times, Palm Beach County is convening a ???layoff policy committee.??? An anticipated drop in tax revenue leaves the county looking for places to cut spending, which likely means another round of layoffs......Tags: Unemployment, Employees, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Taxes, spending cuts on legislative agenda
AP Political WriterNow that Connecticut lawmakers have taken their oaths and moved into their offices, they face the daunting task of trying to erase billions of dollars in fiscal red ink. They're scheduled to vote Jan. 14 on Gov. M. Jodi Rell's plan to cover the...Tags: John McKinney, Employees, New Britain, Regional Authority, Government
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Social Security wants boomers to apply online
emi.endo@newsday.comThe Social Security Administration Tuesday launched a public service campaign featuring actress Patty Duke to encourage the 80 million baby boomers heading into retirement to apply online for their benefits. Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue...Tags: Online, Civil and Public Service, Social Security, Manhattan (New York City), Government
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7 ways laid-off baby boomers can find health insurance
U.S. News & World ReportWorkers who find themselves unexpectedly laid off in middle age or forced into early retirement have many worries. One of their greatest fears is about finding health insurance coverage. Some 21 percent of baby boomers ages 45 to 64 report they are not...Tags: Private Health Care, Employers, Medical Conditions, Employees, Richard Johnson
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Governor sees New York in 'perilous' state
Associated Press WriterGov. David Paterson sees New York's condition as "perilous," but the courage to balance the government's budget and priorities can create "a brighter, smarter future," though it could take months and even years. In his first State of the State address,...Tags: Regional Authority, New York, Government, Executive Branch, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Tune out hysteria to build your wealth
Tribune staff reporterNow what? With the economy in a recession and most experts predicting that the worst lies ahead, deciding what to do with your money seems overwhelming. Many market strategists are urging investors to remain cautious with investments, yet there are...Tags: Finance, Financial Markets, Mark Wilson, New York, 401K
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