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U.S. lags in paid sick days, work benefits
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States lags far behind other nations in offering paid sick days, paid parental leave and other workplace benefits that proponents consider vital to public health and workers rights, according to research released on Tuesday.
Nations:U.S. Canada Denmark Finland Switzerland Sweden Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-17
Goldman Sachs, Buffett to help small businesses
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is teaming with billionaire investor Warren Buffett to invest $500 million to provide thousands of small business owners across America with college scholarships and boost their access to capital.
People:Warren Buffett Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs
WASHINGTON - It's the cost, Mr. President. Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That's creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate.
People:Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-11-16
Ex-NY Gov. Spitzer speaks at Harvard ethics forum
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is scheduled to speak at a Harvard University ethics forum.
People:Eliot Spitzer Source:(AP)
2009-11-12
Indian filmmaker unveils her own minuscule Parsi Minority
PARIS (AFP) - Men in PLO T-shirts march through noisy, chaotic streets; their leader, all in white, stands before the wrought iron gate of a Zoroastrian fire temple urging followers to pledge purity and denounce outsiders.
Nations:India France People:Freddie Mercury Source:(AFP)
2009-11-05
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