Monthly Archives: January 2009

Refinery Strike Averted for Now

Posted on January 31, 2009 by OneMom

Workers at refineries near New Orleans, Houston and as far away as Billings, Mont., will show up for scheduled shifts Monday, though negotiators will be back at the table on Sunday. “We have made progress in that there was no … Continue reading →

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United States Oil Refinery Strike

Posted on January 31, 2009 by OneMom

There is little evidence of progress being made in talks between oil companies and the United Steel Workers Union that represents workers at refineries across the country. You can read the latest report, sticking points and what various oil companies … Continue reading →

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Census 2010 Jobs Available Soon

Posted on January 31, 2009 by OneMom

“The U.S. Constitution (Article I Section 2) requires a population and housing census every 10 years. The massive undertaking has been referred to as the largest peacetime mobilization in U.S. history. The effort employs some of the most sophisticated technical … Continue reading →

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Feature: Help a Pet

Posted on January 31, 2009 by OneMom

As a regular feature on this blog, I am highlighting  pets located at animal shelters and resues around the country. Before bringing today’s feature, I want to update you on Wiley, the basset hound/shar-pei mix I told you about recently. … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele new leader of the Republican Party

Posted on January 30, 2009 by OneMom

Michael Steele, the former Lt. Governor of Maryland, a Roman Catholic and an African American has been selected the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Ken Blackwell (also African American) would have been preferable, but Steele is better than … Continue reading →

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