Above the Fold |
February 23, 2012 |
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Today's News |
Jobless aid applications stay at 4-year low |
By Christopher S. Rugaber |
The number of people seeking unemployment aid was unchanged last week and the four-week average of applications fell to its lowest point in four years. The figures add to evidence that show the job market is improving…Read more |
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Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law |
By Mark S. Smith |
President Barack Obama signed the payroll tax cut extension into law Wednesday, notching an election-year victory and rare bipartisan agreement in the continuing partisan battle over jobs, taxes and debt…Read more |
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The Pulse |
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Overheard on BenefitsPro |
In my opinion, many more employers would already be utilizing the defined contribution model if all employees could medically qualify for an individual policy and/or if individual plans covered maternity. The state risk pool for those who can't qualify is not affordable to most folks and creates an employee relations issue for those who can't qualify for an individual policy. Group renewals though are out of control and unsustainable, something has to give
-- DVM, How buying health insurance is changing
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