Unemployed Americans push for job bias protection
Cleveland resident Selena Forte, unemployed for two years after losing a bus job, says recruiters dismiss long-term jobless applicants. The Obama administration backs a bill to bar firms with 15 or more employees from excluding the unemployed, but Congress faces resistance amid broader tax and spending fights. Critics warn it could spark litigation and hinder hiring, while advocates note rising unemployment and a growing pool of long-term jobless.
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McCartney wedding joy as Sir Paul weds Nancy Shevell
Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh died in a Chicago hotel room with autopsy pending toxicology results. Police said no foul play is suspected and the cause remains undetermined. Welsh, 40, from Burlington Vermont, left Weezer in 2001 to pursue painting.
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Four generator failures hit US nuclear plants
Four emergency power generators have failed when needed at U S nuclear plants since April an unusual cluster prompting NRC scrutiny. Failures did not threaten the public but raise questions about maintenance and reliability of cooling system power at reactors nationwide.
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Conn. pushes tax on Amazon despite no physical presence
Connecticut officials refuse to back down on requiring Internet sellers to collect sales taxes. Amazon says it is not obligated due to lack of physical presence, but the state aims to press for taxes for the period when the law was active. DRS plans to probe other connections and may pursue the matter in court.
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