Southern Nevada’s economy shows no signs of an upturn, leaving little doubt that the current downturn will continue through the first half of 2009, UNLV economist Keith Schwer said today.

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If it was coming from the usual left-wing suspects, one could dismiss the latest attack on Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. But given the criticism is coming from Wisconsin's most successful "new economy" company, it's hard to ignore. I'm talking,

KUALA LUMPUR : Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says the time has come for the Employment Act 1955 to be reviewed to attract more women to join the country’s workforce.

Colorado voters rejected Amendment 47, the controversial "right to work" ballot measure that sparked a $30 million-plus battle between organized labor and business.