Archive for January, 2009

Experts: Jobless rate will hit double digits

Hit hard by factory and construction layoffs, Indiana’s jobless rate surged to 8.2 percent in December, the largest gain during the month among the states.

In spite of a tight minute-by-minute working schedule, Zbigniew…

In spite of a tight minute-by-minute working schedule, Zbigniew Brzezinsky, a one-time national security advisor to President Carter and now a counselor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, …

Armed with good GPAs and skills, students still find job opportunities

Sitting outside the Galloway Business Building on Lamar University’s campus, Ashley Lawrence speculates about her job prospects.

Arts Leaders Urge Role for Culture in Economic Recovery

Published: Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 26, 2009 at 5:18 a.m. As the Obama administration tackles the challenge of shoring up the economy through infusions of capital and …

Artists look for a share of U.S. economic stimulus

NEW YORK : As the administration of President Barack Obama tackles the challenge of shoring up the U.S. economy through infusions of capital and job creation, cultural leaders are urging the president not to …

Arts leaders urge role for culture in economic recovery

As the Obama administration tackles the challenge of shoring up the economy through infusions of capital and job creation, cultural leaders are urging the president not to forget arts institutions, which are …

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

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Affirmative Action: Minority contracts no longer assured

Nebraska’s ban on affirmative action What it does: The constitutional amendment bars public agencies from considering race, ethnicity or gender when hiring, giving scholarships or awarding contracting work.

Fund-raising gala honors athletes, celebs

Macy’s will also be receiving an award at the event, which will be held at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan , starting at 6:30 p.m. The annual benefit helps raise grant money and scholarships for needy students at …

CEI Weekly: Inauguration and Stimulus

“Unfortunately, though, Obama mainly talked about individuals as a means to achieving collective goals.