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News in Brief      Wednesday - May 21, 2008

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Bush Signs Bill Barring Genetic Discrimination
May 21, 2008 3:00 PM PT
The new law prohibits employers from firing, refusing to hire or otherwise discriminating against workers on the basis of genetic information. >>
 

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American Airlines Slashes Capacity, Thousands of Jobs
May 21, 2008 2:30 PM PT
American Airlines announced Wednesday that it is cutting domestic capacity by up to 12 percent and will lay off thousands by the fourth quarter. >>
 
 
 

 

 

 


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