UNESCO chief voices alarm at rising number of journalists killed in Pakistan

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today voiced alarm at the number of journalists being killed in Pakistan, and called on authorities to investigate the two most recent murders which occurred last month.
UN News Centre – Culture, Education

Acting General Counsel releases report on employer social media policies

NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon today issued a third report on social media cases brought to the agency, this time focusing exclusively on policies governing the use of social media by employees. 

The Operations Management Memo details seven cases involving such policies. In six cases, the General Counsel’s office found some provisions of the employer’s social media policy to be lawful. In the seventh case, the entire policy was found to be lawful.

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What can I do to prepare for a hurricane?

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 27-June 2, 2012. The FAQ at USA.gov offers resources that can help you before a hurricane strikes, plus information on hurricane recovery assistance. Popular Government Questions from USA.gov

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Live Internet Webinar – Direct Loan Tools

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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1: (RII Track-1)

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Doctors, Therapist and Recruiters from Miami-Area Mental Health Care Corporation Convicted for Participating in $205 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

A federal jury today convicted two Miami-area doctors, one Miami-area therapist and two others for their participation in a Medicare fraud scheme involving more than $ 205 million in fraudulent billings by American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), a mental health care corporation. USDOJ: Justice News

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