Board Hires Firm To Train Clerks For Friendlier Service
The board plans a 173000 investment to coach store managers at its nearly 650 outlets on greeting customers and proper stance. Pittsburgh based Solutions 21 will run the program as part of the effort to improve clerk manners despite criticism from activist Eric Epstein calling it a demented interpretation of happy hour.
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Obama to Lift Stem Cell Restrictions
Barack Obama plans to reverse George W. Bush era limits on federally funded stem cell research and replace them with safeguards. University of Maryland experts note earlier lines restricted, hindering healthful advances while advisers acknowledge diverse views on policy. Rep. Cantor emphasizes priority on the economy over ongoing stem cell debates.
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Pastor shot dead at Illinois church during Sunday service
A gunman opened fire at First Baptist Church in Maryville injuring two others and killing Pastor The Rev. Fred Winters as congregants restrained him. Winters, 22 years in the church, died after collapsing during a sermon about workplace happiness.
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12000 Troops to Leave Iraq in Six Months
The United States will cut its Iraq troop level by 12,000 over the next six months amid a first major drawdown since Obama's plan to end combat operations in 2010. The move follows a deadly bombing near an Interior Ministry compound that killed at least 33 police recruits and wounded 61, yet U.S. officials say security gains justify the reduction as Iraq prepares for nationwide elections. Roadmap shows combat brigades dropping from 14 to 12 with two brigades not being replaced.
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GOP leadership vacuum underscored by Limbaugh controversy
Rush Limbaugh dominates GOP debate as Republicans struggle to present a unifying message. Polls show near historic lows for the party while Obama enjoys broad approval. The piece notes looming losses in Virginia New Jersey and key Senate races including Florida Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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