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Legislative leaders, unions oppose Tribune sale to Koch brothers
SACRAMENTO — California legislative leaders and 10 public employee unions announced opposition Wednesday to any sale of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers to a pair of wealthy brothers who fund conservative causes. In a...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Finance, Immigration, Employees, Tribune Company
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Federal innovation a matter of perspective
The federal government has an innovation problem — or does it? The answer depends on whom you ask. Federal employees surveyed over the past three years have had a declining view of government innovation. But that doesn't mean Uncle Sam doesn't...Tags: Environmental Politics, National Security, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of State, Space Programs
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Federal workers relieved by limits on online disclosures
Details of financial transactions by members of Congress and thousands of high-level federal workers were supposed to be posted online last month for anyone in the world to see — a key step, supporters of the move said, toward greater transparency...
Tags: Barack Obama, Finance, Labor Legislation, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Unions, lawmakers line up against Koch brothers
SACRAMENTO — California legislative leaders and 10 public employee unions announced opposition Wednesday to any sale of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers to a pair of wealthy brothers who fund conservative causes throughout...
Tags: Pension and Welfare, Finance, Employees, Tribune Company, Government
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Bill would ban junk food from vending machines at state offices
Proposed legislation to remove junk food and sugar-loaded drinks from vending machines at California state office buildings and on government property is intensifying debate about when the battle against obesity becomes a gateway to "nanny state" tactics....
Tags: Overweight, Obesity, Holly J. Mitchell, Health Insurance Cost, California Public Employees' Retirement System
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LETTER: Thank government workers
Across the country and in communities like Aberdeen, government employees protect and serve our nation. To honor these workers and their service, May 5-11 has been nationally designated as Public Service Recognition Week. If you checked the weather...Tags: U.S. Postal Service, Weather Reports, Career and Workplace, National Weather Service, Politics
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Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment
SCHOOL FUNDING SD lawmakers approve new study of school funding PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A special committee of South Dakota lawmakers will take another look at the state's system for funding public school districts. The Legislature's Executive...Tags: Accidental Death, Health and Safety at School, Dennis Daugaard, Health and Safety at Work, Crime, Law and Justice
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Leaders of South Dakota state employee organization urge improvement of dental plan
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Leaders of an organization of state employees are pushing for improvements in their dental plan and more timely information on their health insurance plan. Leaders of the South Dakota State Employees Organization met...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employees, Politics, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health and Safety at Work
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State employees may get raises for first time in six years
State employees would get a raise of at least $1,000 under a deal struck Saturday by House and Senate negotiators, as the final pieces of the state budget fell into place. Under the plan agreed to by Senate Appropriations Chairman Joe Negron, R-Stuart,...Tags: Bill Montford, Crime, Law and Justice, Government Contracts, Government, Florida Highway Patrol
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With same-sex marriage now available, state to end benefits for domestic partners
The O'Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won't be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore. If they want coverage, they'll have to get married. The policy change is the...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Employment Opportunities, Social Issues, Labor Legislation, Laws
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Program lends hand in sump pump work
Aberdeen residents who need to install or improve a sump pump system have a choice of two programs -- one of them a grant, the other a loan -- to help pay for them. The sump pump work could be covered under a home rehab grant program offered by Homes...Tags: Career and Workplace, Politics, Employees, Government
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You have no right to state workers' numbers
If you were ever shot down asking a pretty girl for her phone number, you're not alone. Trust me, they don't spill their digits to everyone who asks. I bet few people would confuse state bureaucrats for beauty queens, but it's not easy getting their...Tags: Media Industry, Labor Legislation, Laws, Allentown, Lawyers
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May 7, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
|Story| Aberdeen News
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Apr 28, 2013
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|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 3, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Apr 26, 2013
|Story| Aberdeen News
May 4, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
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