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Scores line up to land census jobs
Tribune reporterSurrounded by about 20 other anxious job seekers in an eerily quiet room in the Schaumburg library, Anita Sauter took a test this week that she hopes will lead to a high paying, temporary gig as a census taker. Sauter, who has lived on unemployment...Tags: Population, Public Finance, Employees, Economic Policy, Wisconsin
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Obama to inherit 'broken government'
The Swamp(Photo illustration from the Center for Public Integrity "Broken Government" project.) by Frank James It's bad enough President-elect Barack Obama will assume office amid the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and two wars. But the non-...Tags: NASA, Pennsylvania, Work Relations, Joe Barton, Texas
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Summary of impeachment accusations vs. Blagojevich
Associated Press WriterAn Illinois House committee has recommended impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich for misconduct and abuse of power, based on a long list of accusations. The governor insists he is innocent of any wrongdoing and the panel was unfair and biased. Here's a...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Prosecution, Laws, Medical Services, Major League Baseball
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Iowa lawmakers consider labor issues
Associated Press WriterThough labor-backed Democrats control the Legislature and governor's office, lawmakers concede that some top union priorities face a cloudy future in the upcoming session. Labor leaders and some legislators remain unhappy after a high-profile...Tags: Paul McKinley, Laws, Unions, Iowa, National Government
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With friend headed to the White House, Democrats push labor rights agenda
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are wasting no time in promoting labor rights issues they argue have been thwarted during eight years of the Bush administration. Two pay discrimination bills on the House floor Friday could be among the...Tags: Unions, George Bush, National Government, Employees, Minority Groups
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Md. officials warn homeowners against foreclosure scams
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings and housing advocates warned Maryland homeowners today to avoid shady businesses that charge high upfront fees to avoid foreclosure.
Since the mortgage and housing crisis began widening last year, Maryland officials have tried...Tags: Consumers, Mortgages, Foreclosures, Financial and Business Services, Elijah E Cummings
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Pro- and anti-immigration advocates invoke the economy
Religious and labor leaders called upon Congress and President-elect Obama to pass a comprehensive immigration package this year and said that the U.S. economy could not be restored without legalizing the nation's undocumented immigrants. "Immigration...Tags: Roger Mahony, Los Angeles, National Government, Employees, Deportation
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Democrats focus on workplace bias
The first bill that lands on Barack Obama's desk after he becomes president could provide him with an opportunity to make an immediate mark on civil rights. Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation that would undo a controversial 2007 decision by...Tags: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, George Miller, Laws, George Bush, Discrimination
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Orderly bankruptcy? For carmakers, that's an oxymoron.
BusinessWeek.comRonald Reagan once said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ???I???m from the government and I???m here to help.??? Detroit???s CEOs and UAW President Ronald Gettelfinger night recall that now-famous line as the Bush... -
Wagoner: No need to cut benefits to retirees
Tribune staff reporterGeneral Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said Thursday the Detroit automaker can survive long-term without cutting benefits to retired workers. Ragoner made the remarks on NBC's Today Show, where he was joined by United Auto Workers President...Tags: Retirement, Sales, Automotive Equipment, Contracts, NBC
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Illinois impeachment panel bristles at report of Rod Blagojevich's hiring practices
Tribune reportersSPRINGFIELD — Angry lawmakers debating Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment blasted him Wednesday after the disclosure of a secret report revealing allegations of how his office aggressively pushed to skirt state hiring laws. The impeachment panel...Tags: Roland Burris, Laws, Local Elections, Executive Branch, Rod Blagojevich
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Toyota asks Japan workers to lower pay amid slump
AP Business WriterToyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it is negotiating with its workers in Japan to slash salaries as it stops production to adjust to slumping global demand. Toyota spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said the size of the cut is still undecided. She said talks are...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Big 3 Auto Bailout, Chrysler LLC, Employees, Toyota Motor Corp.
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