| Above the Fold |
June 27, 2011 |
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| McKinsey drops new job growth survey |
| By Kathryn Mayer, BenefitsPro |
| According to new research from McKinsey & Co., it will take the United States until 2016 to replace the 7 million jobs that were lost during the 2008-09 recession. Read more |
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| NFL players hold phone updates on lockout |
| By Barry Wilner, AP |
Buffalo safety George Wilson likes what he sees and hears about the players' recent discussions with the owners to end the lockout. The Bills' player representative also cautions against getting swept away by expectations of an imminent settlement. Read more
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| The Pulse |
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| Answers to clients' questions about Medicare |
| By Rich White |
| Medicare has been a hot topic since April 15, the day that the U.S. House of Representatives voted 235-193 to approve a resolution that would privatize the Medicare system for younger people. While there is little chance the resolution will become law, it has greatly increased general interest in knowing what Medicare covers and how much it costs. Read more |
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| Overheard on BenefitsPro |
 Please, republicans, answer one question: How can we continue to give tax breaks for companies sending jobs overseas? We need the jobs and the revenue! Yes there are 20 other items to discuss but this one makes no sense to me at all. Help me understand.
-- Eobrien, GOP bails on budget talks, blame Dems |
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