Federal Employment News
- Omaha Woman To Pay Restitution For Falsifying Tax Returns Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:36PMFederal prosecutors say an Omaha woman has been sentenced to four years of probation for falsifying income tax returns for her construction company.
- Killings in Pigtown prompt community anger, complaints of inaction Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:59PMPolice say two fatal shootings this month could be related For a man who was only 21 years old, Rasheed Abdullah seems to have made a lot of people angry. Police called him a drug dealer and neighbors in Pigtown wanted to throw him out, and in the last three years alone he was arrested at least 16 times.
- Kan. revenues short of ed board request Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:45PMTOPEKA - Kansas policymakers are expected to learn in the coming days just how well they did at cut ...
- North Carolina Economist Offers A Brief Chronological Explanation of The Federal Financial Crisis In America: Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:21PMAtlanta - Why Federal Spending and Debt Creates Speculative Bubbles And Not Authentic Economic Growth. July 15, 2011 http://bit.ly/rbiAOG
- Across nation, budget talks stir pessimism, yawns Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:40PMAcross nation, budget talks stir pessimism, yawns
- Will Nashua get more refugees if Manchester gets fewer? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:30PMAs Manchester city officials attempt to put a halt on new refugees being placed in the city, it’s unknown what the impact would be on Nashua if the moratorium were granted. Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of State requesting a two-year moratorium on new refugees being resettled in the city. The state’s largest city has been the primary resettlement location ...
- Construction work still pinched, especially for small contractors Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:44PMOrlando construction contractor Phil Englett cut his salary in half last year — and considers himself one of the lucky ones.
- Where Visibility, Not Marriage, Was the Unifier Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:07PMPerhaps buoyed by the successful vote for marriage equality the evening before, the largest crowd of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women in memory came together on June 25 for the 19th Annual Dyke March, a protest parade from Bryant Park down Fifth Avenue to Washington Square Park.
- Rates debate takes a down turn Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:43PMAt a time when households are low on confidence and high on costs of living, the Reserve Bank should focus on the practical economy, not the technical one. 18 Jul 2011 10:10 AM
- Upcoming jobs report will set the pace for South Florida’s recovery Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:35PMA wobbly hiring picture across the country adds drama to South Florida’s next employment report card, expected by week’s end.
- July 17: Lew, DeMint, Durbin, roundtable Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:40AMTranscript of the July 17 broadcast featuring Jack Lew, Jim DeMint, Dick Durbin, John Kasich, David Cote, Marc Morial, Diane Swonk and David Faber.
- Chamber shares important news for business Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:14AMBack in February, Gary Hayden with Hayden Financials and a long time Chamber member and the Chamber co-sponsored a seminar on the changes to the Cobra laws.
- Worried? Plan Social Security payout Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:08AMPeople are scared. As President Barack Obama and congressional leaders continue to fight over how to reduce the federal deficit, people are rightly concerned about what they can expect to get from Social Security. Right now, you can take an early payout at 62, but you get a reduced monthly amount.
- Eden: Bankruptcy filing fair game in hiring decision Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:48AMIn 2008, Eric Myers filed for bankruptcy in North Carolina before moving to Florida to seek a fresh start.Myers then applied for a managerial position at Toojay’s Gourmet Deli, where he signed a background check release which permitted the deli to conduct a “comprehensive review” of his background, including a review of his “credit history and reports.”
- 5 community programs closing Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:22AMThe South Central Community Action Program is closing five programs and will lay off 12 employees.
- Maintenance enforcement a big issue Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:11PMMany separated families use the Maintenance Enforcement Program to pay and collect both child and spousal support. Unfortunately, in many cases payment of support is a very real problem. Some payors will not pay unless absolutely forced to. In other cases, payments are made late or sporadically.
- Souderton historic district approved Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:08PMFive years after state officials said parts of Souderton appeared eligible to be designated a historic district, the National Park Service has made it official.
- LAWRENCE: A former mayor under investigation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:07PMMark Holmes, the former executive director of the Asbury Park Housing Authority and a former Lawrence Township councilman and mayor, is under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutorâs Office and federal housing officials over allegations of misuse of state and federal funds.
- Woodman’s and EEOC reach consent decree Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:40PMMADISON — Woodman’s Food Markets, Inc. has agreed to pay $35,000 to a former Beloit store employee and adopt an anti-disability discrimination policy in a proposed settlement filed this week in federal court.
- Budget cuts hit Volusia, Flagler One-Stop employment centers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:26PMOn Friday, there were no lines of job seekers waiting to use the computers either at the One-Stop Employment Center here or the ones in DeLand and Palm Coast.
- Resident convicted in mortgage fraud scheme Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:18PMPLANO - In connection with what authorities are calling a "widespread" mortgage fraud scheme, Kamilla Kirch, 65, of The Colony, was one of two North Texas residents found guilty on Thursday of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud.
- Research roundup: Putting good science into practice; shifting hospital costs; finding savings in Mass. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:30PMIn 2006, researchers published a widely reported study showing that for many patients who had suffered a heart attack more than 24 hours before and had a blocked coronary artery, certain heart procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and the insertion of stents, were no more effective than drugs alone. In 2007, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued ...
- Journey to citizenship was 25 years for one man, luck for another Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:17PMThe path to U.S. citizenship was a quarter-century-long journey fraught with risk of deportation for Mexican-born Ernesto Rosas. For Nigerian native Chiawalam, it largely was the luck of a lottery.
- Business Tri-State: Wood Co. plant site sold, redevelopment planned Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:14PMVIENNA, W.Va. -- A Huntington developer has bought the former Johns Manville plant in Wood County and plans to redevelop the site.
- Martin out as GM of EVWD as of June 30 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:04AMRobert Martin retires early; stays on as consultant. Editor’s Note: This statement was issued by East Valley Water District through its Indian Wells public relations company just after our paper went to press last week.
- Consumer Comfort in U.S. Rose Last Week on Gain in Finances Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:01AMConsumer confidence in the U.S. rose last week as households became more upbeat about the state of their finances and optimism climbed among wealthier Americans.
- Faruki Ireland amp; Cox P.L.L. Ranked as One of the Top Litigation Firms in Ohio by Chambers USA Magazine Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:58AMDAYTON, Ohio Faruki Ireland Cox P.L.L., www.ficlaw.com has been ranked 3rd in litigation among Ohio law firms by Chambers USA Magazine. The magazine annually performs extensive research and interviews to determine which firms and attorneys will be included. Through past work and testimonials, firms and attorneys are ranked on their strengths, skills, and positive ...
- Testimony of Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Kelly Ryan, on "Implementation of Public Law 110-129, the ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:45AMTestimony of Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Kelly Ryan, Office of Immigration and Border Security, before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs, "Implementation of Public Law 110-129, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, and Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1466"
- College seeks federal funding Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:43AMJOHNSTOWN - Fulton-Montgomery Community College is hoping to use federal funds to design a program to train laid-off workers for jobs in fewer than two years.
- Communication key to effective law enforcement | Guest column Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:38AMLaw enforcement and the communities we serve have gone through a lot over the past several months. Controversial and high-profile cases involving police use of force have led to soul searching and difficult questions. As a law enforcement administrator who is very proud of my chosen profession, and of my fellow deputies and officers, I would like to offer a few thoughts I invite everyone to ...
