Editorial warns overtime rise signals weak hiring in economy
The piece argues rising overtime among American factory workers shows employers hesitate to hire. High costs of recruiting and benefits, plus legal risks and federal mandates, curb hiring. Proposed fixes like double time or shorter weeks backfire, risking higher unemployment. Europe’s path offers a cautionary tale.
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Washington, D.C
Robert Cizik
National Association of Manufacturers
Cizik
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Clinton
Washington
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Europe
Lawmakers Extend Penny Sales Tax Awaiting Governor Decision
The state legislature has approved a penny sales tax extension with most expected revenue of 95.6 million dollars earmarked for public universities including Southeastern Louisiana University. Governors Edwards choice remains to sign or veto the measure.
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Edwards
AIDS Ten Years On Aids Awareness And Conference
Opinion piece urges awareness as AIDS spreads beyond stigmatized groups. It cites US cases, risks to sports and health workers, and calls for continued vigilance. The Daily Star previews a four part NEA series tied to Berlin AIDS conference and highlights Howard Ashman tribute article and Wagman reports.
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National Academy of Sciences
Berlin
Germany
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Daily Star
Star
Howard Ashman
Ashman
Beauty and the Beast
NEA
Robert Wagman
Clinton the Consistent Inconsistency in Presidency
Nat Hentoff argues that Bill Clinton, once a skilled Arkansas governor, shifted from populist rhetoric to pragmatic concessions. The critic claims Clinton abandons promised environmental and civil rights stances under pressure from interests and party leaders, aligning with a pattern of distancing himself from responsibility in events like Waco and Travelgate.
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Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Little Rock
Clinton
Willie
Democratic Party
David Wilhelm
Bruce Babbitt
West
Waco
White House
FBI
Graduation Hurdle Sparks Critique of Exit Exam Policy
Sam J expresses frustration that 36 seniors will not receive diplomas due to not passing the exit exam. He calls for empathy from officials, suggests marching with peers without diplomas, faults the system, and questions future changes or recourse. He notes about 3 percent failure in Tangipahoa Parish.
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Bosnia
New York
Pat Moynihan
A.C.T
Tangipahoa Parish
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