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Virginia OKs Preemptive Strike Against Healthcare Reform

(3/10) The General Assembly in Virginia has approved legislation that would prohibit any requirement for residents to obtain and maintain healthcare coverage.
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I-9 Form Audits Await Employers in 5 States

(3/10) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sent notices to 180 employers in 5 states, saying ICE will be inspecting their hiring records to determine whether they are complying with employment eligibility verification laws and regulations.
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Looking for a Green Job? WAP Is Hiring

(3/10) The federal program to promote the weatherization component of the green economy is set to yield industry growth and new jobs in 2010 and beyond.
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Supreme Court Case Tests Limits of Privacy and Background Checks

(3/9) The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case testing whether a federal contractor's employees in "low risk" positions can be required to undergo extensive background checks.
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Demoted Female Executive Alleges Sex Discrimination

(3/9) A female executive, who had been reassigned to a position with less authority, later sued her employer, alleging that her supervisor had discriminated against her on the basis of sex. The case was ultimately decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
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