Overtime pay overhaul takes effect Monday
The Bush administration rolls out a broad overtime rule change amid partisan battles. Officials estimate 107000 workers may lose eligibility, about 1300000 gain, while think tanks warn millions could be affected. Critics call the numbers uncertain, but the aim is to curb costly litigation and clarify who earns overtime. Major firms cited include Wal-Mart, Farmers Insurance, Starbucks, Radio Shack, Rite Aid, and Bank of America. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao defends the move as reducing needless lawsuits and clarifying rights.
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Few states improve safety at rail crossings for buses
The AP reports that only a minority of states have prioritized safer grade crossings used by school buses since a Tennessee crash four years ago that killed three children. NTSB says 12 states made satisfactory progress. several top states largely ignored the simple stop sign recommendation despite widespread danger at 82,000 ungated crossings.
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Rx Depot Agrees to Permanent Closure After Court Ruling
Rx Depot, based in Tulsa, ceased its bid to reopen storefronts after a federal judge ruled the firm violated U S law by importing drugs through Canada. The company sent prescriptions and patient histories to Canadian pharmacies and will live under a consent decree that keeps the order in place.
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General Motors recalls Aveos for rear seat belt issue
General Motors recalls 32,301 2004 Aveo cars after rear seat belts can twist and lock, making them unusable. NHTSA notes retractor locking risk. GM had previously halted sales for a week after five crashes causing injuries.
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Hamas leader indicted in racketeering conspiracy case
A senior Hamas political leader Mousa Abu Marzook and two others were indicted in Chicago on racketeering conspiracy charges for laundering millions to fund Hamas attacks over 15 years. Authorities say money moved through banks in Ohio Mississippi Virginia Wisconsin and elsewhere to pay for murders kidnappings assaults and passport fraud. Abu Marzook, once chief then deputy chief of Hamas political bureau, lives in Syria and is a fugitive.
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