Japan stocks rise; most Asian markets on holiday (Washington Post)

Published in April 30th, 2009

TOKYO — Japanese stocks advanced while those in Australia and New Zealand dipped in quiet trading Friday with most of the region’s markets closed and investors awaiting key events in the coming week.

Patrick officials lay off 49 employees (Boston Globe)

Published in April 30th, 2009

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Governor Deval Patrick’s administration yesterday laid off 49 managers and clerical workers from state transportation agencies, the first wave in a plan to cut 750 government jobs and slash spending in response to plunging tax revenues.

Stimulus Package to Increase Government Hiring (Jacksonville Daily News)

Published in April 30th, 2009

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The federal government will need to hire an additional 200,000 workers over the next three years as a result of President Obama’s stimulus plan and additional spending included in his budget plan.

D.C. Officials Pleased by Switch to Taxi Meters, but Many Cabbies Still Ticked (Washington Post)

Published in April 30th, 2009

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The city’s switch to a metered taxi fare system is being promoted as a success by District officials but continues to draw complaints from drivers, who say their income has dropped by at least 30 percent since it took effect a year ago.

Survey Finds College Students More Interested in Federal Jobs (Washington Post)

Published in April 30th, 2009

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A survey of career counselors at nearly 200 colleges and universities conducted last month found that 90 percent of the students working with their offices are interested in federal jobs or internships.

Go Into Government Job For The Right Reasons (WUSA 9 Washington, D.C.)

Published in April 30th, 2009

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Government jobs may be aplenty and growing.

Updates on Flu Spotlight New York?s Health Chief (New York Times)

Published in April 29th, 2009

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Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, the city?s 41st health commissioner, has been announcing the latest tally of swine flu cases in the meticulous, benevolent tones of the trusted family doctor.

Phoenix, Detroit post worst job losses among large markets (The Business Journal of Phoenix)

Published in April 29th, 2009

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Phoenix has lost more jobs over the past year than Detroit, according to new federal job statistics.

Action needed on $75 million federal job plan (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Published in April 29th, 2009

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With a little more than three weeks before the Oklahoma Legislature’s planned adjournment, $75 million in federal stimulus money for unemployment benefits remains on the table.