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Idaho National Laboratory to lay off workers

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:44:40 -0400

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - An Idaho National Laboratory contractor has notified employees that it has started what it calls an involuntary separation program as it tries to cut costs in the wake of federal budget cuts.

Dems divided on big issues as end of session nears

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:38:14 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Illinois Democrats seemed poised to rule almost unchallenged in the state Capitol after winning super majorities in the House and Senate last fall. But as intraparty divisions have surfaced, things haven't been that simple.

Drug tests for unemployment benefits approved

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:23:13 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Workers who lose their jobs would have to clear a drug screening to qualify for unemployment compensation under a proposal approved by the Texas Legislature.

Chicago safety-net hospital lays off 68 employees

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:24:56 -0400

CHICAGO - A Chicago hospital that treats a large number of uninsured patients has laid off nearly 70 employees, including emergency room nurses.

Key senators tightly control immigration debate

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:53:32 -0400

WASHINGTON - For all the soothing words she heard from fellow Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii never had a chance to win a relatively modest change to far-reaching immigration legislation.

Auto parts maker to expand southern Illinois plant

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:06:08 -0400

MARION, Illinois - A Japan-based maker of auto components says its roughly $15 million planned expansion of a southern Illinois plant will add 80 jobs.

Lawmakers, AG seek more oversight of casino grants

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:04:05 -0400

CONNERSVILLE, Indiana - Indiana officials want more oversight of a grant program that distributes riverboat casino revenue to communities for economic development.

Nissan marks 10th anniversary of Canton plant

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:25:55 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - On May 27, 2003, a gold Nissan Quest minivan burst through a paper barrier to the cheers of assembled workers and dignitaries in the company's new Canton plant.

Okla. Legislature adjourns 2013 session week early

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:28 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma lawmakers adjourned the 2013 Legislature on Friday one week earlier than required, wrapping up a session that saw Gov. Mary Fallin advance her agenda to reduce taxes and overhaul the state workers' compensation system.

News Corp. OKs poison pill, buyback before split

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:14 -0400

LOS ANGELES - News Corp. said its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies. The company also adopted a shareholder-rights plan designed to prevent a hostile takeover in the volatile trading period after the split is complete.

Bentley speaks Friday in Greenville, Point Clear

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:23 -0400

MONTGMERY, Alabama - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley joined other state and local leaders in making an announcement about new jobs coming to Greenville.

Puerto Rico approves anti-discrimination bill

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:35:55 -0400

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Legislators in Puerto Rico on Friday approved a heavily debated bill that outlaws employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.

Montana copper, silver mine lays off 100 workers

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:20 -0400

TROY, Montana - A northwestern Montana copper and silver mine that has been shut down since December due to rock falls and cave-ins laid off 100 workers this week.

Auto parts supplier to invest $40M in Marysville

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:19 -0400

MARYSVILLE, Michigan - An auto industry parts supplier says it's investing $40 million to expand its Marysville facility and plans to add more than 350 jobs during the next three years.

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:44:17 -0400

WASHINGTON - Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members.

Aberdeen restaurant fined, must pay back wages

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:48 -0400

ABERDEEN, South Dakota - An Aberdeen restaurant has agreed to pay back wages and fines after a federal Labor Department investigation concluded Mavericks Steak and Cocktails broke several labor laws.

Crystal Finishing expanding in Mosinee

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:23 -0400

SCHOFIELD, Wisconsin - A Schofield company is planning to expand in central Wisconsin and add several hundred manufacturing jobs over the next few years.

Cessna lays off salaried workers; numbers unclear

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:48 -0400

WICHITA, Kansas - Cessna Aircraft says it has laid off some salaried workers but the company declined to say how many people lost their jobs.

Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:05:28 -0400

NEW YORK - Household products giant Procter & Gamble Co. is hoping its former CEO can work his magic once again.

Kennecott lays off employees after landslide

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:23:34 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah mining company has started laying off some of its 2,100 workers after a landslide filled the bottom of a large open copper mining pit west of Salt Lake City.

House Dems seek changes to JobsOhio oversight

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:48:37 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio House Democrats proposed reporting and oversight changes to Gov. John Kasich's private nonprofit job-creation office on Thursday that they said would make it more publicly accountable.

2 Ind. hospital systems cutting jobs, other costs

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:16:15 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Two Indiana hospital systems said Thursday that they are cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by July 1 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry.

Judge awards $7,500 to former inmate for beating

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:41:12 -0400

PITTSBURGH - A federal judge has ruled that a former Allegheny County Jail corrections officer should pay $7,500 to a former inmate.

Lifespan cutting 122 jobs, reducing doc training

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:22 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A plan by Rhode Island's largest health system to save $100 million to $150 million over the next two and a half years through significant jobs cuts will also include cuts to its physician training program.

Defense: Ex-Pa. judge cooperating in coke case

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:08 -0400

PITTSBURGH - A western Pennsylvania judge who abruptly resigned last year was charged Thursday with stealing cocaine from evidence in cases before him, and his attorney said the former jurist is cooperating with the investigation.