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Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords
When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked... (March 20, 2012)

LatAm gays reach high govt offices
Tatiana Pineros is a man by birth and a woman by choice. Pineros, 34, is also a high-powered public servant who manages a $360 million budget and nearly 2,000... (March 10, 2012)

Legislative help for Ibanez victims?
Attorney Richard D. Vetstein is here today with more on Ibanez. Massachusetts lawmakers have taken action to help innocent purchasers of foreclosed properties in... (March 07, 2012)

Salem City Council iPad hearing set for March 14
A public hearing to explore whether or not the Salem City Council should use iPads to help them govern more efficiently has been rescheduled for later this... (March 02, 2012)

Conn. bill looks to add labels to engineered food
Consumers at Connecticut grocery stores would be able to know if genetically engineered foods are in the merchandise mix under a bill state lawmakers are... (February 22, 2012)

Salem City Council considers going paperless with iPad program
A Salem City Council subcommittee hearing tonight will consider buying software and tablet commuters that will allow the city council to go paperless. (February 22, 2012)

MBTA to ban all alcohol advertisements
The MBTA will no longer allow alcohol ads on its property, including subway cars, trains and buses, starting July 1. (January 25, 2012)

Ohio bill would ban new ownership of exotic pets
Proposed legislation in Ohio would ban the purchase of lions, bears and other exotic animals, but current owners of the dangerous wildlife would be allowed to... (February 03, 2012)

Republican Over-Reach on Contraception
Last week, Freshman Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) filed legislation to allow any employer, religiously affiliated or not, to refuse to cover any essential or... (February 14, 2012)

Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, work
A coalition of business groups will propose Kansas start a new program to help some illegal immigrants remain in the state so they can hold down jobs in... (January 31, 2012)

Google and its allies whipped up yesterday's protests with misleading attack on anti-piracy bill
By Keith Yost The protest against a proposed anti-piracy law that blossomed across the Internet yesterday may have been effective. But it was also deeply... (January 19, 2012)

NYC Sept. 11 memorial funding to date: $700M
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum says it has raised more than $700 million so far. (October 19, 2011)

Kerry Urges Privacy Protections
Senator John F. Kerry called today for stronger Internet protections for consumers, saying a privacy bill of rights is needed because of data security breaches... (June 29, 2011)

India anti-corruption law doesn't clear Parliament
India's Parliament was unable to pass an anti-corruption bill that had been cleared by the powerful lower house earlier this week, leaving the controversial... (December 29, 2011)

Mass. Medicaid waiver approved through June 2014
The $26.75 billion plan, which is vital to the state’s innovative health insurance law, extends the so-called Medicaid waiver through mid-2014. (December 20, 2011)

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