Archive for February, 2010

Shawsheen in fine form after long layoff (Boston Herald)

After nine days off, No. 2 Shawsheen (18-2-1) showed no signs of rust with an overpowering 7-1 victory against…

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Los Angeles budget mess means cutbacks, layoffs (Deseret News)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For two decades, Los Angeles built libraries with a vigor rarely seen in the nation, spending $335…

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Layoffs, Tax Hikes Loom in Park Ridge (FOX News Chicago)

Layoffs of about 17 full-time Park Ridge employees, including police and firefighters, in addition to several tax and fee increases and the elimination of community-group contributions were among the proposals presented to the Park Ridge City Council Saturday as ways to balance the city’s 2010-11 budget.

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Blues membership off 6% amid layoffs (Crain’s Detroit Business)

Primarily due to the poor economy and layoffs in the auto industry, total membership in Blue Cross group accounts dropped 6 percent, bringing membership in groups and individual products to 4.46 million, down from 4.69 million in 2008.

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