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EEOC accuses county of age discrimination
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 24, 2007

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore County government, accusing it of age discrimination in requiring older employees to pay more for their pensions.

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District judge approves preliminary $30 million settlement against Sprint
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 18, 2007

Sprint Nextel Corp. will pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it and AT&T Corp. of overcharging customers for assessments that help pay for subsidized phone services.

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Blacks receive unequal nursing-home care, report finds
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 18, 2007

A new report reveals a system of separate and unequal nursing-home care for black Americans, one that could expose frail seniors to substandard care.

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Carbon Monoxide Dangers (Portable Generators)
Posted by: Matthew Terry
September 13, 2007

Consumers need to be aware of the many dangers associated with portable generators.

- In 2005, at least 64 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with portable generators, according to reports received by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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