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Florida lawmakers returning to work as budget impasse continues - MiamiHerald.com border=

Florida lawmakers returning to work as budget impasse continues - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com
BY ALEX LEARY AND STEVE BOUSQUET TALLAHASSEE — Will the House and Senate dig in further or will there be a miraculous agreement on the budget?
Evansville Courier & Press
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
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White House Adviser Leaves to Work for Commerce Chief - New York Times border=

White House Adviser Leaves to Work for Commerce Chief - New York Times

New York Times
By JACKIE CALMES WASHINGTON - Ellen Moran, the White House communications director, is leaving her job after three months to be the chief of staff to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, a White House official confirmed on Tuesday.
The Associated Press
Washington Post
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Work to remove boat from San Mateo bridge to begin today ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

Work to remove boat from San Mateo bridge to begin today … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Two people and a dog were rescued from the vessel by a Coast Guard crew, while a third person was able to climb onto the bridge. No injuries were reported. Approximately 1300 gallons of fuel was removed from the boat Wednesday. …
CBS 5
KTVU.com
San Mateo County Times
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Jr. Girl Scouts pinned for animal care work - Milpitas Post border=

Jr. Girl Scouts pinned for animal care work - Milpitas Post

Milpitas Post, CA
They then held a Daisy (kindergarten and first grade) Girl Scout event to help educate younger girls on pet care. They had four booths that the girls visited that covered pet care, good vs. bad food for pets, making cat toys, and pet coloring pages. …

Roadshow: Safety work planned on Highway 9 - San Jose Mercury News border=

Roadshow: Safety work planned on Highway 9 - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
And I see kids racing on this hill at night in their little sports cars. A This curvy, two-lane road should be treated with respect. Over the past decade, there have been an average of four crashes and two injuries a month on Highway 9 between Highway …

Bligh, Lucas begin work on health system revamp - ABC Online border=

Bligh, Lucas begin work on health system revamp - ABC Online

ABC Online
Ms Bligh and Mr Lucas begin talks with health experts to fix the ailing public system. (AAP Image: Liam Kidston) Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and new Health Minister Paul Lucas are meeting with health professionals as the Government gets down to …
International Herald Tribune
The Australian
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Pakistan’s Chief Justice Returns to Work - New York Times border=

Pakistan’s Chief Justice Returns to Work - New York Times

New York Times
By AP ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, whose ouster spurred waves of protests that led to a president’s downfall, returned to work on Sunday, while Pakistan’s governing party and its main opposition resolved to …
The Associated Press
Times Online
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New East Palo Alto program gives ex-cons work cleaning roads - San Jose Mercury News border=

New East Palo Alto program gives ex-cons work cleaning roads - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
That's why East Palo Alto resident Fred Jordan, 30, is thankful for a new parole reentry work program that pays him $10 an hour to pick up trash on the side of the highway 40 hours each week. "I got out in February 2008, and I've been scared to look …

State set to spring funds for work projects - San Francisco Chronicle border=

State set to spring funds for work projects - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle
In an effort to start stalled public works projects in California, state officials agreed Wednesday to begin doling out $500 million in construction funds if they can sell $4 billion in bonds next week.
Los Angeles Times
San Jose Mercury News
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Smoke ban at work debated - The Detroit News border=

Smoke ban at work debated - The Detroit News

The Detroit News
Hearings open on issue that has stymied Legislature for years, pitting health concerns against business. LANSING — Lawmakers reopened the debate over smoke-free workplaces Wednesday, launching hearings on an issue that has gridlocked the Legislature …
Detroit Free Press
Kansas City Star
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