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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Birth-control fight turns into a campaign and fundraising tool
The Obama administration's new requirement that most health insurance plans provide contraceptive services has exploded into a high-octane political weapon, with combatants on both sides scrambling to score points among the electorate and gin up fundraising from their most ardent supporters. Neb. AG Planning Lawsuit Against Health Care Law
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning says his office will coordinate a legal challenge against a requirement in the new federal health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover birth control for their workers. Boehner Pledges to Undo Contraception Mandate
House Speaker John Boehner called the Obama administration's move to compel nearly every employer to offer insurance that covers contraceptive services, "an unambiguous attack on religious freedom in our country." In an uncommon floor speech on Wednesday, Boehner spoke out against the Department of Health and Human Services' ruling that would ... (more) Unions join fight to protect W.Va. gay, lesbians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Efforts to protect gay and lesbian West Virginians from housing and workplace discrimination have gained two new champions. Business Headlines: Whistleblowers Not Protected; Cuts & Consequences
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that a law protecting whistleblowers at publicly traded companies does not cover mutual fund employees. EEOC considering shortening pre-employment criminal history period
The EEOC is considering guidance to limit the use of criminal histories in employment background checks including a plan to limit employers to a seven-year look back period. Pa. gas drilling fee bill debate ends without vote
Jan. 20: Friends, family and people effected by well water problems surround Craig Sautner as he speaks outside his home in Dimock, Pa. 3 W.Va. coal-fired power plants to close
Alex Nixon is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review staff writer and can be reached at 412-320-7928, via e-mail or on Twitter. Ark. commission asked to review plans for plant
Southwestern Electric Power Co. has asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to review its plans to retrofit its coal-fired plant in Gentry with environmental controls. IEC Electronics' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. P&G to Weigh Options for Pringles
Paul Fox, a spokesperson for P&G, said the news of Diamond Foods' restatement and its plans to replace top executives was "very disappointing" and that the company plans to look at its next steps as Pringles is a "very valuable asset" that has garnered interest from other parties. Cantor slammed for 'neutering' the STOCK Act
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor faced criticism on Wednesday for introducing a version of the STOCK Act which many said had severely weakened the legislation. |
