Cuomo: $27M grant to put 5,000 to work on Sandy cleanup

In Jones Beach storm damage. caution on Wantagh Pkwy NB between Ocean Pky and Merrick Rd/W6 in Wantagh as reported by dot A state Police Checkpoint at Cedar Beach.



http://www.newsday.com/cuomo-27m-grant-to-put-5-000-to-work-on-sandy-cleanup-1.4258891

NYS gets $27 million federal grant to hire 5000 New Yorkers for Sandy cleanup

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will help put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean-up communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.



http://www.examiner.com/article/nys-gets-27-million-federal-grant-to-hire-5000-new-yorkers-for-sandy-cleanup?cid=rss

Cannon office building due for major overhaul

The Cannon House Office Building is in for a major overhaul, but there is a concern that a remodeling project of such an unprecedented scope can be completed on time, on budget and, most importantly, according to code.



http://thehill.com/homenews/house/269213-cannon-house-office-building-due-for-major-overhaul

NY gets $27 million to hire Sandy cleanup workers

NEW YORK -- New York has gotten a $27 million federal grant that will go toward hiring people to help Superstorm Sandy cleanup efforts.



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How to use Facebook's new job search app

The social network, on which many users have struggled to define their work-life division, partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers , the DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies to produce a new Facebook app to let you find and share employment ... (more)



http://www.itworld.com/unified-communications/316423/how-use-facebooks-new-job-search-app

Virginia politician wants to force county workers to try to quit smoking

The first time Gerald Hyland of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in Virginia tried to cut smokers from the county's payroll, more than a decade ago, it didn't exactly go over well.



http://www.venicegondoliersun.com/sunnews/venice/4581204-457/sunnewspapersvirginiapoliticianwantstoforcecountyworkersto.html.csp

Trapped? Stressed? Burned out?

Sometimes, having a job is not all it's cracked up to be. Just look at the findings of ComPsych's survey of 2,000 employees.



http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/nov/25/jobs-trapped-stressed-burned-out/

Worcester considers repealing pit bull rules to comply with new state law

The city is moving to bring its rules governing the licensing and regulation of dogs into conformance with comprehensive statewide animal control regulations that took effect Oct.



http://www.telegram.com/article/20121125/NEWS/121129761/1160/SPECIALSECTIONS04&source=rss

Travel Experts: Holiday travel with pets is worth hassle

Travel for humans during holidays is tough enough: Long lines, crowds everywhere, extra bags full of presents.



http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012311250072

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Carrie Ann Lucas, right, mother of four disabled adopted children, holds up a mirror for her daughter Adrianne, 13, at their home in Windsor, Colo., before going on an outing.



http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121125/entlife/711259943/

Federal jobless benefits available after Sandy

Gov. Lincoln Chafee says that federal disaster unemployment aid is available to workers in Washington and Newport counties.



http://www.abc6.com/story/20178593/federal-jobless-benefits-available-after-sandy

Opinion: Treat pregnant workers fairly

Editor's note: Arjun Sethi is a lawyer in Washington and a frequent commentator on civil rights and social justice-related issues.



http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/25/opinion/sethi-pregnant-workers/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

FLASHBACK - November 26, 2012

November 26, 2001 Salary hike for govt workers suspended Declining revenues prompted the Civil Service Commission to suspend certain mandatory salary increases for government employees, as part of the austerity measure implemented by the administration of Gov.



http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=123606

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



http://digitalburg.com/?p=3360

How to use social media to find a job, improve a career

The social media is not just for family and friends anymore. It is now the leading way people are finding jobs and improving their career.



https://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-use-social-media-to-find-a-job-improve-a-career?cid=rss

Disabled parents face loss of kids

Twins Abigail and Noah Thomas, 8, ride on the motorized wheelchair of their mother, Jenn Thomas, on their way to a school book fair in Arlington Heights, Ill., earlier this month.



http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2012/11/post_147.html

County prison guards allege "pervasive" discrimination

The Bucks County Corrections Department is once again fending off allegations of "pervasive racial discrimination" after two minority prison guards were overlooked for a lieutenant's position.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49954437/ns/local_news-delaware_valley_pa_nj/

It's drug testing all the way down

Looks like the urinalysis industry in this state is going to get a big stimulus package next year, at least if the Republicans get their way.



http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=49224

Business People

Apprentices were honored during the 33rd graduation ceremony for the training program.



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Report: Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990.



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