Latest News in Home Insurance – Sept 21, 2009
As Galveston Recovers From Hurricane Ike, Some Residents Feel Left … – Star…
21 Sep 2009 at 2:36am
GALVESTON, Tex. — There are many signs that this seaside town has revived a year after Hurricane Ike flooded more than 17,000 homes and businesses. The big resorts are humming again, and on hot days people throng the newly restored beaches. The …
Employers build up swine flu defenses – detnews.com
21 Sep 2009 at 1:24am
Many Metro Detroit companies — large and small — are taking precautionary steps to help avert an H1N1 influenza outbreak, such as relaxing sick leave policies, urging workers to get vaccines and drawing up contingency plans to deal with short …
Small businesses deal again with swine flu issues – Las Vegas Sun
21 Sep 2009 at 12:41am
Small business owners who weathered the first wave of swine flu last spring are dealing with the illness all over again, including issues like employee absences and staffers who are afraid of getting sick. “Outside of the Obama health care plan, it’s …
Knuckleheads in the News – WTOP Radio
21 Sep 2009 at 2:00am
A) This Indiana man couldn’t conceal his suspicious odor while trying to get a gun permit. Police say he came into the police department to fill out the gun application, when officers noticed he reeked of marijuana. Officers did a patdown and …
Compulsory health insurance has become ‘fashionable’ – Daily Telegraph
21 Sep 2009 at 2:43am
Against the background of the credit crisis and escalating health care costs a joint Home Office and Department of Health group in Britain is “to consult further on the feasibility and merits of introducing a mandatory health insurance requirement …
CBI task force demands cuts to ‘generous levels’ of student funding – Times O…
21 Sep 2009 at 2:43am
Students will graduate owing tens of thousands of pounds and their debts could multiply as interest rates are charged, if proposals by the CBI’s higher education task force are adopted. It would take England towards the upper end of the scale in …
Flooding cleanup brings detours – Baltimore Sun
21 Sep 2009 at 12:20am
Dundalk commuters on their way to work today are expected to have few traffic difficulties despite partial closure of Broening Highway after Friday’s water main break, police said Sunday. The highway will be closed for two to four weeks while repairs …
Mary Bono Mack and Steve Pougnet exchange blows on health care debate – Mydes…
21 Sep 2009 at 1:24am
The first volley was fired last Monday by the new campaign manager for Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Ryan Mahoney. He sent a letter to Mayor Steve Pougnet, the only Democrat to enter the 2010 race so far. It said that while Bono Mack has stated her opposition …
Making Colorado more fair for all people – Denver Post
20 Sep 2009 at 11:59pm
Five little-known new state laws make Colorado a more inclusive and fair place. From adoption to estate planning, and from the workplace to keeping our communities safe, these laws protect all of us — particularly residents who are lesbian, gay …
Besheer on Real Estate: Thinking of being a landlord? – Saratogian
21 Sep 2009 at 2:07am
It is time to sell the house, but the market is sluggish. Should you rent it out instead? Homeowners often consider renting out their homes for six months to a year, because they reason they’ll make more money on a sale when the market improves …
