Does Jason Collins Have Workplace Protections?

Jason Collins's decision to come out as the first gay male athlete who is active in a major-league sport generated mostly cheers from league executives, players, and fans this week.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202598491190&rss=rss_cc

'Loss Prevention' Isn't About Saving Your Job

Things can change fast at your job, but one thing hasn't changed much over the years: employers' use of "loss prevention" strategies to monitor, prevent, and punish internal theft and fraud.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/loss-prevention-isnt-about-saving-you-06798/

Termination For Failure To Admit Prior Drug Addiction Does Not Violate ADA

An employer that terminated an employee for concealing his prior drug addiction on a job application to be a security guard did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act , the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=e09f25b0-f9b9-40d9-9c8d-82d427950229

Students re-enact 1963 march against segregation

Students carry signs as they march through downtown Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, May 2, 2013.



http://www.ldnews.com/national/ci_23158692/students-re-enact-1963-march-against-segregation

14 students awarded Gates Millennium scholarships

The scholarship program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and selects 1,000 high school students from minority backgrounds annually to receive scholarships to fund their undergraduate education.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/14-students-awarded-Gates-Millennium-scholarships-4483548.php

Students re-enact 1963 march against segregation

Fifty years ago, Birmingham leaders used fire hoses, police dogs and jailings to stop waves of students who marched out of a church and on to downtown streets seeking equal rights for blacks.



http://www.njherald.com/story/22146413/students-re-enact-1963-march-against-segregation

Unity College Names Sarah Conroy Director of Human Resources

April 2013- A seasoned human resources professional with more than 25 years of experience in the field has been named Director of Human Resources at Unity College.



http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/unity-college-names-sarah-conroy-director-of-human-resources/997043

An Open Letter to Max and Tom

Dear Senator Harkin and Senator Baucus: Recently you both have made comments with unfavorable views on how dollars from PPACA are being spent.



http://insureblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/an-open-letter-to-max-and-tom.html

Surgeons at Mount Alvernia private hospital 'broke rules and ignored critics'

The report into the Mount Alvernia paints a picture of a hospital where surgeons broke the rules and refused to listen to criticism.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/may/02/mount-alvernia-private-hospital

No hiding from the shock of pain

Kid gloves does not guarantee the mastery over tendonitis the physicians at the San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center on Alvarado Road chose the Sonorex machine to get.



http://www.examiner.com/article/no-hiding-from-the-shock-of-pain?cid=CommunityPacific

EEOC Wins Jury Verdict of More than $20 Million for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

A federal jury has returned a unanimous verdict awarding a total of $20,251,963 to eight former employees of Four Amigos Travel, Inc.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-wins-jury-verdict-of-more-than-20-03525/

14 Students Awarded Gates Millennium Scholarships

The scholarship program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and selects 1,000 high school students from minority backgrounds annually to receive scholarships to fund their undergraduate education.



http://www.13wmaz.com/rss/article/231088/52/14-Students-Awarded-Gates-Millennium-Scholarships-?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wmaz%2Fgeorgia+%2813WMAZ.com+Georgia+State+News%29

Whistleblower Law Firm Hagens Berman Applauds Proposed DHHS Rule

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a law firm dedicated to protecting the interests of whistleblowers, today praised the Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for proposing a dramatic increase in compensation for whistleblowers who report Medicare fraud.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130502006343/en

Stock Markets Bounce Higher Ahead of Jobs Report

We continue to get nuggets of positive information out of the jobs market, and investors are becoming more hopeful that tomorrow's jobs report will help drive stocks for the next month.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/05/02/stock-markets-bounce-higher-ahead-of-jobs-report.aspx

Students re-enact 1963 march against segregation

Students from a dozen high schools and colleges marched from the city's 16th Street Baptist Church on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Children's Crusade against racial segregation in 1963.



http://www.abc3340.com/story/22144544/students-re-enact-1963-march-against-segregation

States Fight Back Against Pregnancy Discrimination

When Peggy Young got pushed out of her job at UPS after she became pregnant, she fought back by bringing a lawsuit against her employer.



http://womensenews.org/story/in-the-courts/130502/states-fight-back-against-pregnancy-discrimination

New Democrat bill will protect whistleblowers

New Democrat Treasury Board critic Mathieu Ravignat tabled a private member's bill to strengthen the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act today in the House of Commons.



http://www.ndp.ca/news/new-democrat-bill-will-protect-whistleblowers

Wage and Hour Compliance Checklist - How to avoid class actions and prepare for a government audit

Will Rogers once said, "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else." Employee wage and hour class actions and government audits are never funny.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wage-and-hour-compliance-checklist-how-95347/

Employers Must Update Several Policies, Forms and Posters

As the first four months of 2013 come to a close, employers should ensure that their human resources departments have updated several policies, forms and posters requiring attention after the first of the year.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employers-must-update-several-policies-96575/

Reeve Foundation Looking for 'Best Mom on Wheels'

SHORT HILLS, N.J. May 1, 2013 To recognize exceptional parents who defy the limitations of paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today announced its call for entries for the organization's Best Mom on Wheels and Best Dad on Wheels contests.



http://thealternativepress.com/articles/reeve-foundation-looking-for-best-mom-on-wheels

Job concerns continue to mount

At its heart, the trucking industry is really all about jobs: not only in terms of the employment it directly offers and the jobs it helps support but by delivering the raw materials and finished goods bought and sold as a result of all the dollars earned via work.



http://fleetowner.com/blog/job-concerns-continue-mount

Roberts: Is there a transactional politician in the Oregon House?

"I'm not a transactional politician," Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek told reporters April 22, even as she was predicting victory for both the Democrats' PERS reform bill and their tax increase on high-income earners.



http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/jack_roberts_a_transactional_p.html

More Selective Enforcement

The judge who gave DHS's Crappy Nappy a spanking the other day when she said she could selectively enforce the laws needs to make a bigger, more blanket ruling.



http://www.barking-moonbat.com/index.php/weblog/more_selective_enforcement/

Woman injured at hog plant in Tar Heel

An employee at the Smithfield hog plant on Hwy. 87 was severely injured on Tuesday when the sleeve of her shirt got caught in a machine and her arm was pulled into it.



http://www.bladenjournal.com/view/full_story/22443434/article-Woman-injured-at-hog-plant-in-Tar-Heel?

Favorable Temporary ACA Exemption for Expatriate Health Plans

Recently issued guidance addresses the unique compliance issues surrounding expatriate health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/favorable-temporary-aca-exemption-for-ex-92305/

Students Retrace Birmingham Civil Rights March

Students from a dozen high schools and colleges marched from the city's 16th Street Baptist Church on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Children's Crusade against racial segregation in 1963.



http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Students-Retrace-205829071.html

Whistleblower Law Firm Hagens Berman Applauds Proposed DHHS Rule

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a law firm dedicated to protecting the interests of whistleblowers, today praised the Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for proposing a dramatic increase in compensation for whistleblowers who report Medicare fraud.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/02/7107927.htm

Educators in cheating case must have own lawyers

To avoid potential conflicts of interest, lawyers may not represent more than one of the 35 defendants in the case involving a cheating scandal in the Atlanta public schools, the judge in the case said Thursday.



http://ap.savannahnow.com/pstories/state/ga/20130502/1131067437.shtml

Employee Benefits Fall As Firms Brace For ObamaCare

Employer spending on benefits rose at the slowest pace on record in the first quarter, as companies began bracing for higher health costs with next year's launch of ObamaCare.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3014956/posts

Educators in cheating case must have own lawyers

To avoid potential conflicts of interest, lawyers may not represent more than one of the 35 defendants in the case involving a cheating scandal in the Atlanta public schools , the judge in the case said Thursday.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Educators-in-cheating-case-must-have-own-lawyers-4482077.php

Educators In Cheating Case Must Have Own Lawyers

A judge on Thursday said he would not allow any lawyer to represent more than one defendant in the case involving a cheating scandal in Atlanta Public Schools.



http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/05/02/educators-in-cheating-case-must-have-own-lawyers/

Unemployment Claims Fall Again

This morning, the Department of Labor reported initial unemployment claims fell to a seasonally adjusted rate of 324,000 -- the lowest level since January 2008.



http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/05/02/unemployment-claims-fall-again/

Employee Benefits Fall As FirmsBrace For ObamaCare

Employer spending on benefits rose at the slowest pace on record in the first quarter, as companies began bracing for higher health costs with next yearA s launch of ObamaCare.Total benefits, such as insurance and pension contributions, rose just 0.1% vs.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733878

3 Powerful Ways to Reduce Your 401(k) Fees

Many consumers, unfortunately, are unaware how much of their retirement savings are getting eaten away by high 401 and mutual fund fees.



http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/05/02/3-powerful-ways-to-reduce-your-401k-fees?s_cid=rss:my-money:3-powerful-ways-to-reduce-your-401k-fees

Employers May Be Able to "Pick Off" Named Plaintiffs in FLSA Collective Actions

In its April decision in Genesis Healthcare Corp. v. Symczyk , the U.S. Supreme Court buttressed employers' efforts to "pick off" named plaintiffs in collective actions for unpaid wages brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act with early offers of judgment that would satisfy only the named plaintiff's individual claims.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employers-may-be-able-to-pick-off-name-90269/

EEOC to Explore Wellness Programs

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m. , at agency headquarters, 131 M Street, N.E. In accordance with the Sunshine Act, the open session of the meeting will be open to public observation of the Commission's deliberations.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-to-explore-wellness-programs-89713/

Governor Cuomo Announces Buffalo Billion Plan to Train 17,000 Employees

Governor Cuomo announced today that the Western New York Regional Economic Development Councl is recommending the creation of a new workforce training facility-the Regional Workforce Advancement Center-focused on the needs of manufacturers to fill employment skills gaps among area residents.



http://www.wkbw.com/news/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Buffalo-Billion-Plan-to-Train-17000-Employees-205798661.html

When to Hire a Contractor versus an Employee

Understanding the distinction between the tax and legal consequences of hiring a contractor or an employee can save your company money and avoid costly mistakes.



http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/when-to-hire-a-contractor-versus-an-employee/989285

Tuscaloosa seeking grants for Riverwalk western extension, downtown sidewalk improvements

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Tuscaloosa City Hall is seeking two federal grants for a new planned Riverwalk phase and downtown sidewalk improvements.



http://blog.al.com/tuscaloosa/2013/05/tuscaloosa_seeking_grants_for.html

Educators in cheating case must have own lawyers

A judge on Thursday said he would not allow any lawyer to represent more than one defendant in the case involving a cheating scandal in Atlanta Public Schools.



http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/georgia/bonus-pay-for-teachers-revealed-in-cheating-case/nXdzh/

Thinking About Hiring An Unpaid Summer Intern? What You Need To Know

With summer approaching, you may be considering hiring an unpaid intern for the summer months.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/thinking-about-hiring-an-unpaid-summer-i-85512/

Penske Truck Leasing Establishes Diesel Excellence Scholarship...

"Well-trained technicians play an absolutely critical role in the success of our customers," said Penske Truck Leasing President and CEO .



http://www.abc12.com/story/22141096/penske-truck-leasing-establishes-diesel-excellence-scholarship-program-with-universal-technical-institute-uti-foundation

Transit Agency's Revolving Door Costs $$$, Causes Turmoil

By Brad Racino, KPBS The turnover among upper management at the North County Transit District has cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and has, at times, put riders at risk.



http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/transit-agencys-revolving-door-costs-causes-turmoil-5d87850d

Sewer Rates, Bailey Compensation on Agenda

The Canton City Council will look at a possible sewer and water rate increase and approving a settlement payout to a former Canton Police Department sergeant during their meeting this evening.



http://canton-ga.patch.com/articles/sewer-rates-bailey-compensation-on-agenda

Lawmakers explain welfare reform bill

Welfare and worker's compensation reform are two hot topics in the Tennessee General Assembly, and several bills passed this year that could affect many Tennesseans' government benefits.



http://columbiadailyherald.com/sections/news/local-news/lawmakers-explain-welfare-reform-bill.html

Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Center Helps School District Control Healthcare Costs

"I believe that we are being as proactive as possible in improving the health of our employees, and they definitely appreciate the efforts" With a triage room, three examination rooms, an X-ray lab, and a pharmacy, Citrus schools' Wellness Center is open at no cost to full-time district employees, their dependents, and retirees enrolled in the ... (more)



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130502005074/en/Onsite-Employee-Health-Wellness-Center-Helps-School

Gay, Legally Married, But Fired From Your Job?

Last week, Philadelphia City Council became a pioneer in the advancement of civil rights when it passed groundbreaking legislation that greatly broadens equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people living and working in the city.



http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2013/05/02/being-gay-fired-job-congress-enda/

Unemployment Claims Fall Again

This morning, the Department of Labor reported initial unemployment claims fell to a seasonally adjusted rate of 324,000 -- the lowest level since January 2008.



http://www.marketnewsvideo.com/story/201305/unemployment-claims-fall-again-Econ1050213/

Victoria Toensing with Laura Ingraham

Toensing said her Benghazi whistleblower client is threatened indirectly by the government to keep still about the details of this scandal.



http://paxalles.blogs.com/paxalles/2013/05/with-laura-ingraham.html

Fillies are not allowed to run in Kentucky Derby 2013

VIENNA, Va., May 1, 2013 As the days dwindle down to Derby Day on May 4, so do the chances for one group of equine beauties to have a shot in the big race.



http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/sports-around/2013/may/2/fillies-are-not-allowed-run-kentucky-derby-2013/

Largo travel business hit with $20M sexual harassment verdict

A Tampa federal jury returned a verdict awarding a total of $20.2 million to eight former employees of Four Amigos Travel Inc.



http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/05/01/largo-travel-business-hit-with-20m.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

Kerry: State Dept Blocking Benghazi Whistleblowers A Myth

Secretary Kerry was asked about recent reports of State Department employees who have been threatened or blocked from testifying before Congress over the security failures that led up to the Benghazi attack.



http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2013/05/01/Kerry-On-Blocking-Whistleblowers-Need-To-Demythologize-Benghazi-Info

OSHA Announces Initiative For the Protection of Temporary Workers

On April 29, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an initiative to protect temporary employees from workplace hazards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-announces-initiative-for-the-protec-15126/

White House 'unaware' of any block on Benghazi testimony

The White House pushed back on Wednesday against allegations that a State Department employee has been prevented from testifying about the terrorist attack in Benghazi.



http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/297263-white-house-unaware-of-any-block-on-benghazi-testimony-

Local Unemployment Continues to Fall

Thanks to a combination of more employment and a slightly smaller workforce, unemployment rates in Hillsborough have been dropping, with the rate currently beating the county, state and national figures, according to information from the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics .



http://hillsborough.patch.com/articles/local-unemployment-continues-to-fall

CalPERS Releases Estimates on New Actuarial Policies' Impact on...

CalPERS Releases Estimates on New Actuarial Policies' Impact on Employer Contribution Rates - Projected Rate Increases are Tied to Employers' Asset Volatility Ratios which estimates the increase to employer contribution rates for fiscal years 2015/2016 2019/2020 based on new actuarial policies approved earlier this month .



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=cde2b26f-e99d-48f9-919b-a461d79d4187

Rival To Royal Charter Includes Whistleblowers' Hotline

The newspaper and magazine industry's Royal Charter on press regulation has been tweaked to include the provision of a whistleblowers' hotline.



http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199399/rival-to-royal-charter-includes-whistleblowers-ho.html

Intelligence Squared US: Should We Abolish the Minimum Wage?

Broadcast Times: Saturday 6am on 93.9FM, Saturday 2pm on AM 820 and Sunday 7am on AM 820 and 8pm on AM 820 The first attempt at establishing a national minimum wage, a part of 1933's sweeping National Industrial Recovery Act, was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1935.



http://www.wnyc.org/shows/iqus2/2013/may/04/

Small Businesses Are Growing, But Hiring Remains Weak

While presenting this month's Private Company Outlook report Tuesday, Sageworks chairman Brian Hamilton and Anish Rajparia, President of ADP Small Business Services, said that as the nation continues on its way to recovery, one vital component seems to be missing: jobs.



http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/feed/business/personal-finance/small-businesses-are-growing-but-hiring-remains/fJstf/

Work to begin soon on Wilson Street in Batavia

Motorists and patrons of local businesses can expect the usual construction inconveniences when the city embarks on a $4.2 million Wilson Street streetscape improvement project in the heart of the downtown.



http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/19813343-420/work-to-begin-soon-on-wilson-street-in-batavia.html

New Form I-9 Mandatory Use Required Beginning on May 7

Starting on May 7, 2013, all employers in the United States may only use the new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 with a revision date of 03/08/13N to comply with employment eligibility verification requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-form-i-9-mandatory-use-required-begi-09493/

New Whistleblower Bounty Law On The Horizon In NY?

On March 22, 2013, the New York State Senate introduced the S4362 Proposal which, through a "bounty," gives financial awards to whistleblowers who provide original information to the Department of Financial Services regarding violations of New York banking, insurance and financial services laws.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=2c3bd611-59cb-4a82-9e9d-e68ff4139d67

Kodak retirees seek representation

EKRA, an association for Kodak retirees -- together with a group of the company's retirees themselves -- have filed a motion in the company's bankruptcy case to get representation for the more than 1,000 Kodak retirees whose total unfunded pension claims have amounted to between $177 million and $208 million.



http://www.coloradoan.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradoan.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013305010040%26nclick_check%3D1

Carney: Benghazi HappenedA Long Time Ago

White House spokesman Jay Carney denied Benghazi whistleblowers have been denied access to testifying.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733733

Fox News credited by lawyerfor Benghazi whistleblower

The Benghazi bureaucracy moved today. In a letter to Rep. Darrell Issa , the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the State Department said it has issued instructions on how lawyers representing Benghazi whistleblowers may seek clearances to handle classified information.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733724

Employee Benefits FallAs Firms Brace For ObamaCare

Employer spending on benefits rose at the slowest pace on record in the first quarter, as companies began bracing for higher health costs with next yearA s launch of ObamaCare.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733723

Is Obama covering for Benghazi bullies?

According to House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., President Obama is "aid[ing] those in his Administration who are intimidating" potential Benghazi whistleblowers by playing dumb on the issue.



http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2013/05/01/is-obama-covering-for-benghazi-bullies/

Board hears legislative update; AD's contract renewed

The Alvord ISD board of trustees spent about an hour behind closed doors Monday evening before opening back up and quickly hiring one new teacher and renewing the contracts of all the others.Among the contracts renewed was that of Athletic Director Curtis Enis, who will be starting his third year this August as the head football coach and AD.



http://www.wcmessenger.com/2013/news/board-hears-legislative-update-ads-contract-renewed/

T-Mobile accused of forcing pregnant woman to clock out to use bathroom

A Tennessee woman who was working at T-Mobile's Nashville's call center while pregnant says that she was forced her to clock out to use the bathroom and was eventually fired.



http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/05/01/t-mobile-accused-of-forcing-pregnant-woman-to-clock-out-to-use-bathroom/

TRACY: 108th General Assembly was great success

After a great deal of hard work and collaboration, this year's session of the 108th General Assembly finally came to a conclusion on April 19, 2013.



http://www.murfreesboropost.com/tracy-108th-general-assembly-was-great-success-cms-35354

Craig Receives #2 "Top Work Place" Ranking in Denver Post

Craig Hospital, headquartered in Englewood, Colo, has been ranked #2 in the Large Employer category of the second annual Denver Post "Top Work Place" survey, while also receiving an additional Special Award for "Training," announces a recent news release.



http://www.rehabpub.com/news2/18830-craig-receives-2-top-work-place-ranking-in-denver-post

Ian Thompson: Why ENDA's Religious Exemption Must Be Narrowed

Remarkably, there are only 16 states that currently have workplace non-discrimination laws that are fully inclusive of LGBT people.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-thompson/enda-religious-exemption_b_3193011.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Issa: New Benghazi hearing will 'expose new facts' Obama 'has tried to suppress'

With whistle-blowers interested in discussing the Benghazi terrorist attack, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., scheduled a hearing that he promises will "expose" new information that President Obama "has tried to suppress." The hearing is scheduled for May 8. "This Administration has offered the ... (more)



http://washingtonexaminer.com/issa-new-benghazi-hearing-will-expose-new-facts-obama-has-tried-to-suppress/article/2528589?custom_click=rss

Feds cite luxury Waikiki hotel for safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said on Tuesday that Halekulani Hotel has been cited for 14 serious violations.



http://seattletimes.com/html/travel/2020897831_waikikihotelxml.html?syndication=rss

Corbett panned for linking Pa. joblessness to drug use

Democrats are pouring on the criticism of Gov. Tom Corbett for his suggestion that Pennsylvania's sluggish job growth stems partly from too many applicants being unable to pass a drug test.



http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=474528

Belleville opens Bicentennial Park

Jean Gebhart of Belleville rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon on the path that winds through the newest city park in Belleville, Bicentennial Park.



http://www.bnd.com/2013/05/01/2599872/belleville-opens-bicentennial.html#storylink=rss

Benghazi revisited

It seems that the debacle at Benghazi on Sept. 11, 2012, keeps coming back like a reccurring nightmare for the administration.



http://www2.hernandotoday.com/he/list/hernando-columns/benghazi-revisited-b82486022z1

Duncan residents attend SW Legislative Reception

When it came to the 18th annual Southwest Legislative Reception, Duncan had a stronger showing than even some of the larger communities in attendance.



http://duncanbanner.com/x319973796/Duncan-residents-attend-SW-Legislative-Reception

Economic 'recovery' talk dwindles as job creation lags again

Claims of an economic recovery took another hit Wednesday as private sector job creation fell for the third straight month.



http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/01/economic-recovery-talk-dwindles-as-job-creation-lags-again/

Care Continuum Alliance Executive Director to Lead Panel on Workplace ...

The Care Continuum Alliance, the voice of population health, announced today that Fred Goldstein, its interim Executive Director, will lead a panel on workplace wellness for a group of Central Iowa's business and community leaders, on May 8, as part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's 34th annual trip to Washington, D.C. The workshop, entitled ... (more)



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10690879.htm

Brighton State Recreation Area offers EZ Launch Accessible Transfer System for Canoes and Kayaks

The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the official installation of its new EZ Launch Accessible Transfer System for Canoes and Kayaks at Brighton State Recreation Area is now complete.



http://www.michigan.gov/minewswire/0,4629,7-136-3452-301460--,00.html

Federal solicitor to meet with hearing officers about alleged pressure from LePage

A lawyer from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor is expected to be in Augusta to interview unemployment appeals hearing officers Wednesday and Thursday about allegations that Gov.



http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/04/30/federal-solicitor-meet-hearing-officers-about-alle/1356352

Woodbury Rep. Andrea Kieffer: Bonding Bill, Tax Increases a 'Deadly Combination'

We're nearing the end of the 2013 legislative session in St. Paul, but we still face some tough decisions on spending over the next month.



http://woodbury.patch.com/articles/woodbury-rep-andrea-kieffer-bonding-bill-tax-increases-a-deadly-combination

House GOP lawmakers say Benghazi whistle-blowers will testify next week

Two House Republicans say eyewitnesses with potentially damaging information on the Obama administration's handling of the Benghazi consulate attack will testify at a hearing next week.



http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/297199-house-gop-lawmakers-say-benghazi-whistleblowers-will-testify-next-week

PDE Releases 2013-14 Referendum Exceptions Report

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released the Report on Referendum Exceptions for School Year 2013-14, which provides detailed information on the number of school districts throughout Pennsylvania that have applied and been approved for exceptions under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006.



http://gantdaily.com/2013/05/01/pde-releases-2013-14-referendum-exceptions-report/

Obama aids the Benghazi intimidators

A Washington Examiner article reports that House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Darrell Issa accused President Obama of "aiding those in his Administration who are intimidating" potential Benghazi whistle-blowers, because Obama pleaded ignorance when asked about the issue today.



http://caveviews.blogs.com/cave_news/2013/05/obama-aids-the-benghazi-intimidators.html

Fired Brighton lesbian petitions Boy Scouts to end gay ban

Lauren Jasenak, a 19-year-old Brighton lesbian, holds the letter she said she was forced to sign stating she had violated Scout policy while working at Boy Scout camp.



http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20130501/NEWS01/130501002/Fired-Brighton-lesbian-petitions-Boy-Scouts-end-gay-ban

EEOC Requires Reasonable Accommodations For Wellness Plans

Many employers are offering wellness programs to employees in connection with their health plans and are aware of the HIPAA regulations that govern such programs.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-requires-reasonable-accommodations-00822/

Florida's Unemployment Process Violates The ADA - Warning For Employers

Florida's requirement that applicants for unemployment insurance apply over the Internet and take an online skills test discriminated against the disabled, because they could not easily access the computerized process, according to the Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/floridas-unemployment-process-violates-99337/

Big Guy Isn't Familiar, Doesn't Know, It's Really Hard...

Big Guy weaseled on the definition of using chemical weapons and what the meaning of a 'red line' was.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3014493/posts

GOP Rep Pleads To Benghazi Whistleblowers: 'We Will Protect You'

There are politicians in the GOP who may be sincere, on this matter, but how exactly can they protect them when The Regime is in charge of the country*? Please explain to me what powers a two term Representative has to assure ANYONE protection from ANYTHING let alone the US government.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3014475/posts

Outside the Box WED 5/1/13 HR 2

Mitch takes the first half hour to talk about Jason Collins coming out. He received soooo many emails from you ... some feeling that they didn't have their time to vent or there wasn't enough of the "right" coverage.



http://www.wiba.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=outsidethebox&selected_podcast=otb_5113_hr_2_1367420674_20825.mp3

ADP: 119,000 Jobs Added to U.S. Economy in April; 15,000 New Construction Jobs

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http://www.architectmagazine.com/business/adp-119000-jobs-added-to-us-economy-in-april-15000-new-construction-jobs.aspx

Dr. Manny: Where is the outrage in the medical community over the Gosnell case?

In this photo provided by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, Dr. Kermit Gosnell is shown.



http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/01/dr-manny-where-is-outrage-in-medical-community-over-gosnell-case/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fhealth+%28Internal+-+Health+-+Text%29

Gov panned for linking Pa. joblessness to drug use

Democrats are pouring on the criticism of Gov. Tom Corbett for his suggestion that Pennsylvania's sluggish job growth stems partly from too many applicants being unable to pass a drug test.



http://www.njherald.com/story/22129141/corbett-panned-for-linking-joblessness-to-drug-use

Chaffetz Suggests Some Whistleblowers 'Will Be Appearing' at Benghazi Hearing Next Week

Utah representative Jason Chaffetz suggested that whistleblowers with "personal, firsthand knowledge" of the 9/11 attacks in Benghazi will speak at a congressional hearing next week.



http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/347074/chaffetz-some-whistle-blowers-will-be-appearing-benghazi-hearing-next-week

Explosive' Benghazi HearingSet for Next Wednesday

The "explosive" hearing at which State Department whistleblowers are expected to reveal new details surrounding the Benghazi attacks and the administration's role before and after has been set for a week from today.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733665

Federal attorney to interview attendees of LePage lunch meeting

An attorney from the U.S. Labor Department's Office of the Solicitor will be in Maine Wednesday and Thursday to interview those who attended a controversial lunch meeting with Gov.



http://www.kjonline.com/news/US-Labor-lawyer-to-interview-attendees-of-LePage-lunch-meeting.html

Family and Medical Leave Act only the first step

In February, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act , which was the first bill President Clinton signed into law.



http://www.hvpress.net/news/123/ARTICLE/12382/2013-05-01.html

Gov. Tom Corbett says drug users add to unemployment, and Democrats pounce

In a discussion about Pennsylvania's unemployment, Gov. Tom Corbett cited a number of factors at play, including a lack of people in certain skills and some people just now entering the job market again.



http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/04/gov_tom_corbett_says_drug_user.html