by Kevin Wang | Aug 6, 2012 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – Large U.S. companies are expecting to pay more for their employees’ health care benefits in 2013, according to a survey released Monday. Meanwhile, many are adjusting to comply with the new health care law. Companies are projecting an average...
by Simone Del Rosario | Aug 1, 2012 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON – Incarcerating nonviolent offenders is taking up more than just beds in federal prisons: It’s eating up a big portion of the federal budget, a situation that experts say is likely to get worse unless Congress makes some changes in federal policies. Nearly...
by Kimiteru Tsuruta | Aug 1, 2012 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — Capitol Hemp’s two stores are being forced to close after four years in business. Not because of its hemp business, but for allegedly selling water pipes for illegal use in its backroom tobacco shop. Water pipes, which are commonly used for...
by Kimiteru Tsuruta | Jul 31, 2012 | Business & Tech
A few members from a local grass root movement called the Genetic Crimes Unit of Occupy Monsato picketed in front of Trader Joe’s near 25th St. NW and Pennsylvania Ave. The group demanded for the store to be transparent and label food items that contain...
by Kimiteru Tsuruta | Jul 31, 2012 | Business & Tech
The AIDS quilt, which bears the names of individuals affected by the disease, was displayed across Washington during the 19th International Conference. The quilt started with just one name in 1986, but now it has over 94,000 names and needs to be displayed in...
by Kevin Wang | Jul 26, 2012 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON – With across-the-board budget cuts in defense spending slated to begin next year, House Republicans are pushing the administration to prevent “devastating” effects for U.S. security. The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Buck McKeon,...
