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Paid Sick Leave: A Healthy Business Climate for NYC

John Petro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Alameda County, Marin County, Contra Costa County, Employment, San Francisco, San Mateo County, New York City Council, Santa Clara County, Paid Sick Leave, New York City, New York News
John Petro

Today, the New York City Council will introduce a bill that would guarantee every worker in the city the right to earn paid sick leave. They should act quickly to pass it.

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Body Found Decomposing Beneath Cover Of California Public Pool

San Jose Mercury News | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hoover Park Body, Hoover Park Pool, Redwood City, Palo Alto, California, Public Pool, Hoover Park Swimming Pool, Bay Area, Hoover Park Death, San Mateo County, Redwood City Pool, Redwood Pool, Gabriel Contreras, Home News

A maintenance worker found the body of Gabriel Contreras, 21, of Palo Alto after lifting part of the cover from the swimming pool at Hoover Park. The ...

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Defining "Patriotism" In A San Francisco Suburb

Natasha Chen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Peace Action, San Mateo County, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, July 4, Foster City, Barack Obama, Home News
Natasha Chen

Marva Bush had never volunteered for a campaign before this year. "I never thought it could be so grassroots," she said. "I thought you had to be somebody to help out."

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