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From Division of Unemployment Assistance - Massachusetts
- Administration Signs Legislation to Freeze Scheduled Unemployment Insurance Rate Increases
- Federal Unemployment Insurance Benefits Expiration Dates Extended
- 75th Anniversary of the Unemployment Insurance Program
- Extension Benefits Payments Update
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits Package Passed by Congress
From Department of Labor
- Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on January employment numbers [02/03/2012]
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the January 2012 Employment Situation report released today: - Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph Main: mine safety and health improving through collective efforts of government, industry [02/02/2012]
In a speech before attendees of the West Virginia Coal Association’s 39th Annual Mining Symposium in Charleston today, Assistant Secretary of Labor Joseph A. Main discussed the current state of mine safety and health - and ongoing efforts to improve it - by both the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration and the mining industry at large. Main highlighted a number of strategic initiatives that have been implemented which the agency believes have markedly improved miner safety and health, including monthly impact inspections, the pattern of violations program, and education and outreach within the industry. - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and India’s labour and employment minister sign memorandum to cooperate on worker rights [02/02/2012]
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and Minister of Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge of the Republic of India today signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on future labor and employment issues. - Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis commemorating National African-American History Month [02/02/2012]
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement commemorating National African-American History Month: - DOL, Treasury Departments act to enhance retirement security for an America built to last [02/02/2012]
Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, in which he proposed a blueprint for an American economy built to last, the U.S. Departments of Labor and the Treasury today announced two executive actions designed to help enhance security for millions of Americans saving for retirement. The measures will expand transparency in the 401(k) plan marketplace and broaden the availability of retirement plan options so that Americans can maximize their ability to save responsibly and securely.
From USA Gov
- Order a FREE Consumer Action Handbook 1 Feb 2012 17:01:48 GMT
Be a savvy consumer. Get your handbook of practical tips for credit, housing, solving consumer problems, and more. - Design a Transportation Device Used in Combat Rescue 1 Jan 2012 16:59:15 GMT
The U.S. Air Force challenges you to design a transportation device used in combat zones. The device must enable a single rescuer to quickly and safely move an injured person into a helicopter. The award for the winning proposal is $15,000. Submissions are due February 28. - Earned Income Tax Credit — Do You Qualify? 30 Jan 2012 22:37:18 GMT
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-income to moderate-income individuals and families keep more of the money they earn. Answer a series of questions on IRS.gov to see if you qualify for the credit.
From On the Money
- Options Action Recap: Key Week for Momentum Stocks Amazon and Green Mountain Coffee Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53 GM
Two momentum names. Two key earnings events. But that’s where the similarities end from last Friday’s Options Action. - Hardest Decision of All: When to Sell Apple Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:51 GM
Would you sell you Apple for $445 bucks? - ReCap: Options Traders Make Cautious Moves Ahead of Starbucks and Apple Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:36 GM
Two stocks hitting all-time highs heading into earning, and two semi-bearish trades. But that’s where the similarities end from last Friday’s Options Action. - Sotheby’s Sees Big Call Activity Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:38 GM
On a day where Tiffany shares are getting pummeled, one company that also caters to the uber rich is seeing some pretty impressive price action: Sotheby’s. - Options Action Recap: Deutsche Bank and Target Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:16 GM
In the file of better late than never, thought I’d post Friday’s picks from Options Action - the focus: Deutsche Bank and Target.
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