Wage insurance eyed to speed return for older workers
Congress weighs a pilot program offering wage insurance to workers over 50 who lose jobs to trade and take new full time roles at reduced pay. The plan would cover up to two years, paying half the wage gap with a $5,000 yearly cap, and aims to spur quicker reemployment without replacing traditional unemployment benefits.
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White House
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Brookings Institution
Robert Litan
Bill Morey
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Robert B. Zoellick
Trade Deficit Review Commission
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House
Ers
Lori Kletzer
University of California, Santa Cruz
Vincis
Kletzer
Internet users fight dogs wireless congestion rises nationwide
New York AP reports wireless networks in homes and offices cause frequency conflicts as more people adopt 802.11b Wi Fi. WorldCom engineer Gary Oglesby notes early morning and after hours congestion from nearby networks prompting antenna adjustments. Local Cary North Carolina residents also face overlapping signals. Prices have fallen, making setup common for homes and businesses.
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New York
Gary Oglesby
WorldCom Inc
Oglesby
WorldCom
Internet Architecture and Technology Group
Washington, D.C
Cary
N.C
Chuck Musciano
Musciano
Software piracy rises in 2001 amid global market growth
The Business Software Alliance reports 2001 saw a rise in software piracy breaking six years of progress. It cites 44 settlements with U S companies and higher piracy in Vietnam, China and India. The study estimates world losses at about $11 billion annually with the United States at 25 percent pirated.
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The
Business Software Alliance
Microsoft
Apple Computer
Adobe
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China
India
Robert Holleyman
Russia
Ukraine
Soviet Union
Egypt warns boycotts hurt economy and growth prospects
U S trade representative Robert Zoellick said Egypt risks harming ordinary citizens and hindering global economic integration if it strengthens anti American boycotts. He noted Egyptian efforts to discourage campaigns while seeking to boost bilateral trade and a potential U S Egypt Free Trade Agreement.
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Egypt
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Robert Zoellick
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Zoellick
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Middle East
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Mideast
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Internet commerce grows as a major retail force
Internet commerce, once a minor share of sales, shows growth potential with top retailers like Victoria's Secret Direct, QVC, and JCPenney.com reporting 10 percent or more online sales. ComScore Networks places Amazon, Dell, Staples, and others among March’s leading Web sellers, signaling a shift toward multichannel strategies and higher online purchase intensity.
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Halfcom
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Staples
Victoria’s Secret
Com- Score Networks Inc
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Victoria’s Secret Direct
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Sears.com
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New Media
Comcast Corp
Randy Ronning
ComScore Networks
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