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More US companies refuse to hire smokers
The World Health Organizations says smoking is considered a high risk factor in six of the eight leading causes of death worldwide. Medical experts have long preached about how smokers can quit. Now a growing number of employers in the United States are refusing to hire them. Some smokers are wondering what kind of discrimination [...]
France, Russia and US deny new nuke deal presented to Iran
Iran’s nuclear energy chief Ali Akbar Salehi says France, Russia and the United States have presented a new proposal to Tehran involving the exchange of its stockpile of low grade uranium. But U.S., Russian and French officials are denying a new offer has been presented.
US Government closes for third day due to snowstorms
The U.S. federal government has closed its offices for a third consecutive day because of two major snowstorms that hit the mid-Atlantic region within days of each other.
Republicans wary of Obama’s health care summit
U.S. President Barack Obama has invited opposition Republicans in Congress to take part in a bipartisan health-care summit later this month in an effort to revive stalled health-care reform legislation. But House Republican leaders have reacted with skepticism, saying Democrats would have to scrap their bills and start over.
Obama to seek 3-year freeze on spending to tame deficit
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for a three-year spending freeze on many domestic programs, in a move to underscore his seriousness about reducing the budget deficit.
US retail giant fires more than 11,000 workers
The U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart is firing more than 11,000 workers.
