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14 health care groups and their lobbyists gave more than $500,000 to – Louisville Courier-Journal

14 health care groups and their lobbyists gave more than $500,000 to – Louisville Courier-Journal
WASHINGTON Since 2007, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has received more than half a million dollars from 14 health-care organizations and their 127 outside lobbyists more than any other member of Congress except former presidential

SGA: Group funding reviewed – Volante
Student Government Association discussed an overhaul of the process by which they allocate funds to student organizations at their meeting Tuesday. The proposed changes would make it easier for smaller student organizations to request appropriate

Human Capital Innovation in Oil, Gas and Petrochem – MENAFN
In the face of the global economic slowdown and oil price shocks, whether your organization is either thinking about or has initiated layoffs, downsizing, rightsizing, staff cuts, or managed redundancy, for the first time in the history, it is human

Dryden Town Talk: It’s a busy season for service organizations – Ithaca Journal
Our local service organizations have a flurry of fall activity preparing to provide for our community in so many ways. The Etna Community Association is ready to install its new playground. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9

Homecoming court narrowed down to 20 finalists – University Daily
Travis Boothe, right, a senior international business major from Dallas, and Megan Robare, a senior public relations major from San Antonio, perform the opening dance with other homecoming candidates Tuesday at the 2009 candidate showcase hosted in

Non-profit Organizations Receive SBA PRIME Grants – HispanicBusiness.com

Non-profit Organizations Receive SBA PRIME Grants – HispanicBusiness.com
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that 58 non-profit organizations from 32 states and the District of Columbia will receive grant funding under the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act (PRIME) to assist low-income and

White House: We Cannot Leave Afghanistan – WSB-TV Atlanta
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top defense and diplomacy advisers said the United States retains the Afghanistan war goal that he outlined just two months into his presidency — to sideline al-Qaida — but changing circumstances require a

No Afghanistan pullout, White House says – San Jose Mercury News
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama won’t walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the White House declared Monday as Obama faced tough decisions and intense administration debate over choices that could help define his presidency in

Panel set to issue grants – Wausau Daily Herald
The Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association wants $50,000 to renovate its Fresh Start classroom to help at-risk youth. The Women’s Community Inc. is asking for $100,000 to help build a new shelter. The Elk’s Lodge wants $15,000 to construct ramps for

Sources: Terror suspect contacted senior al-Qaida – San Francisco Chronicle
The CIA learned about Najibullah Zazi through one of its sources and alerted domestic agencies, including the FBI, intelligence officials said. U.S. intelligence organizations first became aware of Zazi in late August, a senior administration

No Afghanistan pullout, White House says – San Jose Mercury News

No Afghanistan pullout, White House says – San Jose Mercury News
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama won’t walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the White House declared Monday as Obama faced tough decisions and intense administration debate over choices that could help define his presidency in

Arby s Restaurants Raise $2.1 Million for Youth-Mentoring – PR Inside
Arby s restaurants across the United States raised $2.1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Arby s Foundation and other local youth-mentoring organizations during the restaurant chain s annual fundraiser from June 15 through August 9

CNBC Adjusts Its Offerings When the Trading Day Ends – New York Times

CNBC Adjusts Its Offerings When the Trading Day Ends – New York Times
Here s something you don t expect to see on CNBC: episodes of Biography, the former A&E series about people and companies. But Biography is the latest addition to the business news network s schedule as it tries to increase its

Myer retail offer to open on Tuesday – ninemsn
Myer Holdings Ltd (Myer) says that its retail offer to small eligible shareholders will open on Tuesday, following strong demand from brokers. Chief executive Bernie Brookes said Myer was delighted with the response from the professional investment

Executives’ pension warning: Be afraid. Be very afraid – Globe and Mail
I f Canadians are looking to their employers for assurance they will enjoy a financially secure retirement, they’d better think again. Executives who responded to the latest C-Suite survey say the pension system is in crisis, but corporations should