The cost of dying: It's hard to reject care even as costs soar

Every night before putting on his pajamas, Dad emptied the coins from his pockets.

N.C. gov's plan not to run won't resolve tax fight

Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue says her decision not to seek re-election will free her up to take her proposal to raise the sales tax for education directly to citizens, without worry her stance could be used against her in a campaign.

Neb. bill would expand foster care benefits

Teenagers who age out of Nebraska's foster care system could qualify for medical benefits, college financial aid and other help adjusting to adulthood until they turn 21, under a bill in the Legislature.

Sexual Harassment and Retaliation on the 'American Law Journal'

Harassment claims are falling. But the risks for those reporting it - despite expanding U.S. Supreme Court protection against retaliation - seem as daunting as ever.

Proposed Executive Order Could Ban Anti-LGBT Discrimination By Government Contractors

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, has been kicking around the government in various iterations since 1994, and since 2009 has included language protecting transgender people from workplace discrimination.

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Gas Tax, 'Crimes of the Heart'

Gov. O'Malley called for legislators to pass a sales tax on gasoline , saying on Wednesday that the decision would be unpopular but much needed.

Federal Chesapeake Bay cleanup mandates irk officials in Augusta County

When the Augusta County's Agricultural-Industry Board held its first meeting of the year on Jan.

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John 3:16 states "God so loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son that... John Stamberg, process engineer, oversaw the installation of the Sparta reuse project at the West Monroe treatment plant.

Apple stock sale is rotten

Dear John: I had placed an order to sell 50 shares of Apple stock on the day the company was recently reporting quarterly earnings.

GXS Expert Appointed to Executive Committee of European E-Invoicing...

GXS , a leading provider of business-to-business e-commerce solutions, today announced that Nigel Taylor, GXS global head of e-invoicing, has joined the executive committee of the European E-Invoicing Solutions Providers Association following his nomination and voting at the recent annual general meeting.

North Springs Resources Analysis at Goldstar Property Indicates...

North Springs Resources Corp. is pleased to report that the Company has positively re-analyzed the potential reserve estimates for the Goldstar/One Arm Joe Gold Project made by previous operators.