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Healthcare Law News

Health overhaul would help the childless poor
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:02:44 GMT -

Marilyn Matthews has no job, no health insurance, and until now, no chance of qualifying for Medicaid.

$11 billion budget shortfall projected for Texas
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:40:12 GMT -

The Texas Legislature will face a budget shortfall of at least $11 billion when it meets to write the next state budget in 2011, a key state official said Monday.

Employment / Labor Law News

Connecticut Unemployment At Its Highest Since 1976
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:59:49 GMT -

Unemployment in Connecticut ticked up slightly to 9 percent in January, the highest yet in this recession, a new report by the state Department of Labor shows.

Deadlock continues on jobless tax hike
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:41:42 GMT -

Lawmakers of all stripes returned to the Statehouse Monday to reach deals on their key issues before a Sunday deadline to adjourn.

Environmental Law News

GE: Limit PCB contamination during Hudson dredging
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:52:12 GMT -

ALBANY, N.Y. - General Electric Co. is proposing to have further dredging of the Hudson River halted if downriver areas are polluted by too many PCBs in the second phase of an ongoing cleanup.

Next week is 'Fix a Leak Week' for Illinois residents
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:22:52 GMT -

Illinois officials are urging consumers to stop leaky faucets during 'Fix a Leak Week' next week.

Corporate / Securities Law News

American Manganese Inc.: Incentive Stock Options
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:52:24 GMT -

The options will be granted for a period of five years commencing March 8, 2010 at $0.21 per share.

Vancouver man found guilty in Florida securities scheme
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:45:20 GMT -

A jury in Florida has found a Canadian man guilty in a pump-and-dump case, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday.