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Birth-control fight turns into a campaign and fundraising tool
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:41:16 GMT -

The Obama administration's new requirement that most health insurance plans provide contraceptive services has exploded into a high-octane political weapon, with combatants on both sides scrambling to score points among the electorate and gin up fundraising from their most ardent supporters.

Neb. AG Planning Lawsuit Against Health Care Law
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:26:34 GMT -

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning says his office will coordinate a legal challenge against a requirement in the new federal health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover birth control for their workers.

Business Headlines: Whistleblowers Not Protected; Cuts & Consequences
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:10 GMT -

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that a law protecting whistleblowers at publicly traded companies does not cover mutual fund employees.

EEOC considering shortening pre-employment criminal history period
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:49 GMT -

The EEOC is considering guidance to limit the use of criminal histories in employment background checks including a plan to limit employers to a seven-year look back period.

3 W.Va. coal-fired power plants to close
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:36:06 GMT -

Alex Nixon is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review staff writer and can be reached at 412-320-7928, via e-mail or on Twitter.

Ark. commission asked to review plans for plant
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:26:05 GMT -

Southwestern Electric Power Co. has asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to review its plans to retrofit its coal-fired plant in Gentry with environmental controls.

P&G to Weigh Options for Pringles
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:20:56 GMT -

Paul Fox, a spokesperson for P&G, said the news of Diamond Foods' restatement and its plans to replace top executives was "very disappointing" and that the company plans to look at its next steps as Pringles is a "very valuable asset" that has garnered interest from other parties.

Cantor slammed for 'neutering' the STOCK Act
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:14 GMT -

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor faced criticism on Wednesday for introducing a version of the STOCK Act which many said had severely weakened the legislation.