| Above the Fold |
May 9, 2011 |
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| Hiring spree |
| By Jeannine Aversa, AP |
American companies are on a hiring spree. Businesses delivered a jolt of strength to the economy by creating 268,000 jobs in April, the biggest monthly total in more than five years. The gains were solid across an array of industries, even beleaguered construction. Read more
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| Mich. AG sues to block domestic partner benefits |
| By Associated Press |
| Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says his office has filed a lawsuit to block the extension of state-paid health insurance to domestic partners or other unrelated adults living with some state employees.Read more |
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| The Pulse |
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| Separate but equal |
| By Jenny Ivy |
Though we talk up work force empowerment, women remain still stuck in the 1950s when it comes to retirement planning. Read more. |
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| Overheard on BenefitsPro |
 As a broker I'm ready to move to a Fee for Service on all of my clients. Our organization already operates as the client's trusted advisor; there would be no question regarding the value of our services.
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