News Clips for Nov. 2, 2009

Labor News:

Not Enough Supplies to Fight Flu: Hartford Custodians - NBC 30 News (Features Local 566)
Emmary Izquierdo's 5-year-old daughter brought home a letter from Hartford Public Schools on Thursday, warning about an increase in "flu-like" symptoms in several schools.

Small businesses gather to talk about big issues - New Britain Herald (Includes Council 4)
HARTFORD — Connecticut small business owners met at the state Capitol Thursday to “set the record straight.”

Police, city settle complaint on contract concessions - Stamford Advocate
STAMFORD -- The police officers' union and the city on Thursday settled an unfair labor practice complaint filed by the union this fall that alleged the city misled the officers about being in dire financial straits during contract talks earlier this year.

State/Local News:

Federal aid saves thousands of Conn. teaching jobs - Assoc. Press
HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut officials say federal stimulus funding has helped save about 5,200 teaching jobs across the state.

Anthem Details Premium Increases It Says Would Result From Health Reform - Hartford Courant
As health care reform gains traction in Congress, a major insurer in Connecticut is warning that premiums in individual and small-employer plans could skyrocket if there isn't a strong mandate for getting coverage for all Americans.

National News:

House Health Care Bill, Trick or Treat? - CT News Junkie
AVON - The big question Sunday at U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy’s forum on health care was timely for Halloween weekend. How many tricks or treats are included in the House’s 1,990-page health care bill?

Millions Without Sick Leave Fear H1N1 - Associated Press
For millions of Americans the rule is simple: If you don't come to work, you don't get paid.

Opinion:

The Glory Days Of Liebercare - Colin McEnroe/Courant
You know what was a great program? Medikids.

Too Little of a Good Thing - Paul Krugman/NY Times
The Obama stimulus plan is helping, but it not nearly enough.

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