GOP push to allow compensatory time in private sector
Republicans push a bill to let private employees bank compensatory time off instead of overtime pay, mirroring public sector rules. Proponents say it adds flexibility. opponents warn it pressures workers and undermines overtime rights. The White House threatens a veto. Senate likely won’t act this session.
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Stocks change little after record week on Monday
The market opened quiet with no major data as Tyson Foods fell 4 percent after a 42 percent drop in quarterly net income due to higher chicken feed costs. Dow down 2, S&P up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq up 0.4 percent as mergers loom and earnings beat rates rise. Sysco slipped 1 percent as weather limited away from home dining sales.
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Cranberry farmers face crisis as prices plummet after Canadian harvest
Wisconsin leads U S cranberry production but prices have fallen as a record Canadian harvest floods markets. Growers report costs of replanting and expansion rising while overseas demand stalls, with potential 15 year payback for some small farms. Ocean Spray members fare relatively better within a cooperative.
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Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association
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