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Scores scramble for Chicago-area U.S. 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: Des Plaines, Real Estate Agents, Unemployment, Government, Wages and Pensions
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Bob Graham, former U.S. senator, has questions to answer
I covered Clay Shaw and Bob Graham as a journalist for 30 years, and it was a pleasure seeing them develop from backbenchers into two of the most respected political figures in the U.S. House and Senate respectively. Given the current troubled state of...Tags: Government, Bob Graham, Unions, National Government, Democratic Party
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Congress misses men like Clay Shaw and Bob Graham
South Florida Sun-SentinelI covered Clay Shaw and Bob Graham as a journalist for 30 years, and it was pleasure seeing them develop from back benchers into two of the most respected political figures in the U.S. House and Senate respectively. Given the current troubled state of the...Tags: Times Square, Government, Bob Graham, Unions, National Government
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Education might need a 'new mind'
Superintendent, W-JCC Public SchoolsAs the new year is here, I am reflective as to the future. At last year's end, I had the occasion to read Daniel Pink's "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future" (Penguin Books, 2005) and Tony Wagner's "The Global Achievement Gap" (Basic...Tags: Virginia, Academic Progress, Curiosities
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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: Government, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Philosophy, Unions, NASA
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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: Iowa, Kevin McCarthy, Executive Branch, Government, Unions
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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: Sales, Employees, Big 3 Auto Bailout, General Motors Corp., Chrysler LLC
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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: Blagojevich Impeachment Hearing, Executive Branch, Government, Local Elections, FBI
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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: Employees, Big 3 Auto Bailout, Chrysler LLC, General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp.
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Iowa slaughterhouse seeks to sell embattled plant
Associated Press WriterThe list of bidders for the Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse remains a secret, but on Wednesday a few more details spilled out about potential buyers of the plant now seeking bankruptcy protection. Joseph Sarachek, the Chapter 11 Operating Trustee...Tags: Iowa, Theft, Fraud, Prosecution, Corporate Crime
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The Publican reviewed: 3 stars
Tribune criticDon't call The Publican a Belgian beer hall. And whatever you do, don't refer to the Market District newcomer (which opened in October) as a gastropub. "I'm not sure that's the proper term," says executive chef and partner Paul Kahan. "Whatever. We're...Tags: Sausages, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Foods and Beverages, Salt, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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