Arlington County Budget: Salaries, Tax Rates Likely to Increase

Good workers cost money. It's a fact of life that most successful organizations in Northern Virginia have accepted, if not embraced.

http://clarendon.patch.com/articles/compensation-competitiveness-among-priorities-in-arlington-budget

Refs chief defends obstruction calls

NRL referees chief Daniel Anderson has vowed not to change the obstruction ruling despite two controversial decisions to rub out tries in round three.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/nrl-referees-chief-daniel-anderson-vows-not-to-change-obstruction-ruling-despite-more-controversy/story-fn2mcuj6-1226605770824?from=public_rss

Paoli Furniture Honored For Safety

Paoli Furniture in Orleans has been named a recipient of the 2013 Governor's Workplace Safety Award by Gov.

http://www.wbiw.com/local/archives/2013/03/paoli_furniture_honored_for_sa.php

The Bristol Post published MP Charlotte divides opinion

BRAVO MP Charlotte Leslie, for her excellent article on the NHS and 'whistle-blowing' in The Post .

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/MP-Charlotte-divides-opinion/story-18510721-detail/story.html

Raise bar for care workers

Home care is a major focus of government efforts to reduce the cost of health care, which escalates exponentially as people get older.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/raise-bar-for-care-workers-1.1462911

Ready to pop for change

Ever since the Bottle Deposit Law was enacted in 1982 and implemented in 1983, Gerald Roy's Pennywise Market at 3 May St.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130325/NEWS/103259990/1002/rss01&source=rss

Feds fine Spectra contractor $70,000 for safety violations during Bayonne installation

A construction company installing a portion of the controversial Spectra natural gas pipeline in Bayonne has been fined $70,000 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2013/03/feds_fine_spectra_contractor_7.html

Raise bar for care workers

Home care is a major focus of government efforts to reduce the cost of health care, which escalates exponentially as people get older.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/raise-bar-for-care-workers-1.1462911?localLinksEnabled=false

Little progress has been found on jobs to employ disabled Americans

Whether it means opening school track meets to a deaf child or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://www.the-review.com/editors%20pick/2013/03/25/little-progress-has-been-found-on-jobs-to-employ-disabled-americans

Home care people are workers too

Home care is a major focus of government efforts to reduce the cost of health care, which escalates exponentially as people get older.That's why more than 2.5 million Americans now work in the home-care field, beyond the direct provision of medical services.

http://thedailyreview.com/opinion/home-care-people-are-workers-too-1.1462938?localLinksEnabled=false

Editorial: Too many Americans saving too little to retire

The U.S. is facing a retirement crisis. The simple fact is that most workers are saving too little to retire, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute , which tracks pension issues.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/mar/25/editorial-too-many-americans-saving-too-little/?partner=RSS

Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Pharmaceutical Insiders Or...

The Corporate Whistle Blower Center now is urging pharmaceutical company insiders, or physicians anywhere in the world to step forward if they possess significant proof a US based pharmaceutical company product was, or is bribing physicians to increase sales of their drug products, because there could be significant rewards for this type of ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10562933.htm

Scant progress on jobs for disabled Americans

Whether it means opening school track meets to deaf children or developing a new lunch menu with safe alternatives for students with food allergies, recent Obama administration decisions could significantly affect Americans with disabilities.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/usnews/ci_22864409/scant-progress-jobs-disabled-americans

City of Austin considers structural changes to Barton Springs

As Austin City Council prepares to make decisions regarding structural changes to Barton Springs, it has a pool of conflicting voices concerned about the proposed changes.

http://www.dailytexanonline.com/news/2013/03/25/city-of-austin-considers-structural-changes-to-barton-springs

Make accessibility happenEditorial Board March 25, 2013

Duke's campus is known for many things-its beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, the Chapel and Cameron Indoor Stadium are among some of its best-known trademarks.

http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2013/03/25/make-accessibility-happen

EDITORIAL: Too many people saving too little for retirement

The U.S. is facing a retirement crisis. The simple fact is that most workers are saving too little to retire, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute , which tracks pension issues.

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/mar/25/too-many-people-saving-too-little-for-retirement/?partner=RSS

Former Texas coach alleges discrimination

Former Texas women's track coach Bev Kearney alleges in a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission that she was "subjected to a severely hostile work environment" and forced to resign because of "race, color and gender." The Charge of Discrimination, filed March 8, was emailed to USA TODAY Sports ... (more)

http://www.kare11.com/usatoday/sports/2014223/Former-Texas-coach-alleges-discrimination?usatref=sportsmod

World-Herald editorial: What a difference that job can make

Last summer, the program provided employment to 443 young people aged 14 to 24. This year organizers are aiming for 600.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130325/NEWS0802/703259983/1677

Business Extra: Frederick County has fared well in slow climb out of recession

" Frederick has a number of prime locations with excellent infrastructure," said Helen Riddle, manager of the county's Division of Business Development and Retention.

http://www.frederickNewsPost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyid=148555

New Business Fee Aimed at Improving Disability Access Issues, Building Code Certification

Unknowingly or not, Santa Barbara's business community is helping to offset the cost of city building inspectors obtaining a more comprehensive disability-access certification.

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_barbara_business_disability_access_fee/