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Bill Easing Pension Obligations Dies in Senate Lame -Duck Session
… A bill designed to boost the economy in part by easing stringent pension funding rules for companies died in the lame - duck session of the Senate on Thursday, November 20. Itâ s not clear whether the measure will be revived in another special …
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Michigan Lawmakers Pass Controversial Right-to-Work Legislation; Gov. Snyder Expected to Sign
… of employment. The push for these bills came rapidly and seemingly out of nowhere for most observers during this lame duck session . Snyder had repeatedly said for more than two years that right to work was "not on his agenda," but then Dec …
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Michigan Governor Signs Right-to-Work Bills Into Law
… the second bill. The push for these bills came rapidly and seemingly out of nowhere for most observers during this lame duck session . Snyder had repeatedly said for more than two years that right-to-work was "not on his agenda," but then …
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Retirement Issues Likely a Hot Topic in New Congress
… accounts for the employees. Workers would be automatically enrolled unless they opt out. The return of Congress for a lame - duck session in mid-November provides an opportunity for the auto-IRA measure to be tacked onto another bill, such as one …
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Chrysler’s Nardelli Says He’d Mimic Iacocca, Accept $1 Salary
… considering aid for automakers. Dodd reiterated that he did not know whether enough time remained in the current lame - duck session of Congress to get a loan package ready for Detroitâ s Big 3 automakers. In January 2007, Nardelli resigned as …
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Congress Unlikely to Lift Immigration Caps in December
An effort to increase the number of visas for highly skilled immigrants is likely to fail during the lame - duck session of Congress, although the issue is sure to be revisited next yearâ perhaps as part of comprehensive immigration …
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House Bill Would Boost HSA Contribution Limits
… measure, such as legislation to extend several popular tax breaks that Congress will consider during its brief lame - duck session that will begin in mid-November. The Benefit Council's Dennett believes that the HSA measure has a good chance …
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Detroit Three Execs, UAW Reportedly to Seek Billions More in Help
… vehicle for the funds would be economic stimulus legislation that Pelosi has said she wants Congress to enact in a lame - duck session scheduled to begin November 17. The meeting comes fast on the heels of action by the Bush administration to speed …
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Ohio Legislature Plans to Act on Workers’ Comp Ruling
… committee, told Crainâ s Cleveland Business on Thursday, December 11, that he expects to pass during the current lame - duck session of the General Assembly legislation that would give the Ohio Bureau of Workersâ Compensation breathing room to …
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Regulation Requires Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify
… go into effect before the new Congress is seated in January. The current Congress probably wouldnâ t act in a lame - duck session next week. In addition, Congress could stop a rule by refusing to appropriate money for it. Beyond legislative …
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ADA Bill Heads to President; Mental Health Benefits Gain Momentum
… states to campaign full time for the November elections. Congress could be called back in November or December for a lame - duck session if itâ s not able to complete its agenda. A measure that would require insurers who provide mental health benefits …
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Companies Seeking Pension Relief Get Congressional OK
… legislation must overcome White House resistance to be signed into law. When the bill came up in the Senate during the lame - duck session in November, the Bush administration said it would undermine protections ushered in by a major pension reform bill …
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Detroit Automakers, UAW to Seek Cash and Loans for Benefits
… 25 billion would be part of an economic stimulus bill that Pelosi, D-California, wants to consider during a lame - duck session of Congress scheduled to begin November 17. Earlier this week, Pelosi hedged on whether there will be such a bill …
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Employer Verification Poses Challenge for House GOP
… aren't ruling anything out, work site enforcement may not happen in September. It could be revisited during a lame duck session after the November elections. "The employer piece is hugely important in the final product, but it is also one …
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Immigration Debate Gives Rise To I-9 Market
… that House committees are holding this summer. With a fall start, the conference may have to conclude during a lame - duck session following the election. "The American people need to know whatâ s in the bill and we need to hear directly from …
