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Obama Urges Iran to Accept Nuke Proposal
Associated PressPARIS -- Democrat Barack Obama said Friday that Iran should promptly accept an international call to freeze its uranium enrichment program, which some nations see as a potential step toward obtaining nuclear weapons, and not wait for the next U.S....Tags: George Bush, John Kerry, Barack Obama, Employees, Al Gore
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Wage rage
An increase in the federal minimum wage to $6.55 an hour took effect yesterday, and unlike last year's increase - the first one at the federal level in 11 years - this one affects Maryland workers (the state minimum wage is $6.15). Bloggers had plenty...Tags: Wages and Pensions, House, Employees, George Miller, Labor Legislation
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Federal minimum wage now $6.55 an hour
WASHINGTON _ About 2 million Americans got a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage was increased to $6.55 per hour. Unfortunately higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to...Tags: Puerto Rico, Wages and Pensions, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Food Industry, Vehicles
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Wage hike is not all good news
About 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers.
The increase, from $5.85 to...Tags: Puerto Rico, Wages and Pensions, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Food Industry, Vehicles
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A Pay Raise For Millions
Associated PressAbout 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers. The increase, from $5.85 to...Tags: Puerto Rico, Wages and Pensions, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Vehicles, Food Industry
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U.S. minimum wage rises
The Associated PressAbout 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage increase to consumers. The raise, from $5.85 to...Tags: Employers, Puerto Rico, Wages and Pensions, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Broward County
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Hampton Roads firms make biggest impact
Fast-growing small businesses have a larger impact on the Hampton Roads economy than they do anywhere else in the country, according to a recent study by the Small Business Administration. The region had the highest percentage of "high-impact" firms than...Tags: Employers, Hampton Roads, Employees
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Most businesses benefit if boss takes vacation
Associated PressNEW YORK — With the summer months nearly half over, some business owners still are finding it hard to let go for a vacation, even for a few days. But many do feel confident about taking time off because technology helps them stay connected, allowing...Tags: Chris Johnson, Family, Consumer Electronics Industry, Public Relations, Employees
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Interview questions may expose company to lawsuits
jherzlich@aol.comLike many small businesses, your company may not be large enough to employ a full-time human resources director. That means, for the most part, the task of hiring falls on your shoulders or perhaps a manager within the company. While you may think you'...Tags: Work Relations, Long Beach (California), Employment, Business Enterprises, Labor Legislation
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Take off! Vacation will do you good
Of The Associated PressWith the summer months nearly half over, some business owners are finding it hard to let go for a vacation, even for a few days. But many do feel confident about taking time off because technology helps them stay in touch, and talented employees are...Tags: Chris Johnson, Family, Consumer Electronics Industry, Public Relations, Employees
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