Increasing Guard Reserve troops face job losses and protection gaps
The Labor Department reports rising complaints under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act as National Guard and Reserve members return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Cases rose since 2001 and cover job terminations, benefit cuts, and lost promotions, with mixed outcomes and ongoing rule drafting to strengthen protections.
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Thomasville
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Jerry Chambers
Oberlin
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Fred Juarbe Jr
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State to receive antidote chem-packs in 2005
Federal funds from the Strategic National Stockpile, the CDC, and DHS will supply chem-packs to South Carolina hospitals and EMS. Each pack covers 1,000 victims and costs 35 000 for hospital use and 75 000 for EMS use. Storage space and security must meet strict temperature and humidity controls.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Scdhec
DHS
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Flexow
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Dorms reshape USC Aiken with Pacer Commons addition
The University of South Carolina Aiken introduces Pacer Commons as a residential honors concept aiming to boost learning through living and interdisciplinary collaboration. Deb Kladivko calls it a historic time while students organize Pacesetters to assist freshmen and foster engagement during orientation.
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University of South Carolina
Deb Kladivko
Pacer Commons
Kladivko
Getina Byrd
USCA
Byrd
Lee Wingard
Lexington
Pacer Downs
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