Employers shifting health-care costs to workers, survey shows
Sep 3, 2010 US
Amid high unemployment and a weak economy, employers have been shifting health care costs to workers, according to a study released Thursday.
Health care – United States – Insurance – Politics – Health Care Reform
NAACP watches for ‘tea party’ racism, stirs controversy
Sep 3, 2010 US
NAACP leaders have a message for the members of the tea party movement: We’re watching you.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Racism – Shopping – Tea – Tea Party movement
The Federal Coach: Aaron S. Williams, Peace Corps director
Sep 3, 2010 US
The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service and The Washington Post’s On Leadership site jointly produce the Federal Coach, hosted by Tom Fox, director of the partnership’s Center for Government Leadership. The goal is to “engage, inspire and learn from you, the federal worker, whether you are a…
Peace – Organizations – Development – Volunteers – Alumni Groups
As Mideast talks begin, Clinton urges Israelis, Palestinians to seek ‘future of peace’
Sep 3, 2010 US
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton officially inaugurated a new Middle East peace process Thursday urging patience and leadership from the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, who soon after agreed to meet in less than two weeks for a second round of talks.
Middle East – Warfare and Conflict – Barack Obama – Israel-Palestine – Peace
White House considers pre-midterm package of business tax breaks to spur hiring
Sep 3, 2010 US
With less than two months until the November elections, the White House is weighing a package of business tax breaks potentially worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
United States – Business – White House – President – Government
BP points to innovations arising from gulf oil spill
Sep 3, 2010 US
A glossy “Lessons Learned” document released on Thursday by BP describes the Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill as a valuable spur for innovation in containing future oil rig failures.
Oil spill – Environment – Energy – Petroleum in the Environment – Business
Race to the Top grants go to groups developing new student assessment strategies
Sep 3, 2010 US
The federal government awarded $330 million Thursday to two groups that are developing new student assessment systems for the District, Maryland and dozens of other states in an effort to upgrade their much-maligned standardized tests.
Race to the Top – Education – United States – Education reform – New Jersey
Justice Department sues Arizona sheriff Arpaio
Sep 3, 2010 US
The federal government is suing Joe Arpaio, the controversial Arizona sheriff, over his refusal to turn over documents in a civil rights probe.
Sheriff – Law – Joe Arpaio – Lawsuit – United States Justice Department
Hurricane Earl, downgraded to Category 2, lashes Outer Banks with strong winds, rain
Sep 3, 2010 US
Hurricane Earl pounded the Outer Banks with heavy rains and strong winds early Friday morning as the eye of the storm passed around 90 miles off the coast. Early signs suggested the ocean surge was not as severe as predicted, but residents awaited full daylight to assess the damage.
Hurricane Earl – Hurricanes – Meteorology – Earth Sciences – Atmospheric Sciences
McCourt: Wife concerned about nest egg (AP)
Sep 3, 2010 US
AP – Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt was more concerned with protecting the couple’s luxurious homes than dealing with baseball matters and didn’t want to take the risk associated with buying one of baseball’s most storied franchises six years ago, her estranged husband said.