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new sa('In a Tough Year, Employers Hold the Line on Health Benefit Cost Increases - Mercer Survey', 
       '', 
       'November 20, 2009 Friday 2:01 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1078671023',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health Rx Math: Heroic Efforts, Upfront Fees If It Works? Not Much Gain', 
       '', 
       'November 20, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1078671098',
       ' Investor\'s Business Daily', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Medication Compliance Is a Key Concern for Employers, According to New Survey', 
       '', 
       'November 20, 2009 Friday 9:38 AM EST', 
	   'l:1078671025',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Statement by US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Wage and Hour Division\'s increased enforcement and outreach efforts', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday 11:05 AM EST', 
	   'l:1078671390',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Alberta health minister looks to make up $1B in discontinued health premiums', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1078670686',
       ' The Canadian Press(CP)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Reid lays out $849B Senate health care legislation;  Democratic leader says it will cut deficits by $127B over 10 years', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1077855530',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Senate, House Democratic health bills compared', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday 8:15 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1077855079',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Hewitt Survey Reveals2010 Compensation Budgets Dip Slightly from Original Projections, But Planned Salary Freezes and Reductions Drop Dramatically;  Most U.S. Companies Holding Steady on Next Year\'s Salary Increases and Bonus Payouts', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday 2:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1077855119',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('As pensions dried up, four firms paid top execs $49.5M', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1077861418',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Recovery not enough to rescue pensions', 
       '', 
       'November 19, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1077855037',
       ' The Toronto Star', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Towers Perrin\'s 2010 Retiree Health Care Cost Survey Shows Continuing Affordability and Access Concerns;  External Factors, Including Reform Initiatives, Cloud the Retiree Medical Picture;  Pre-65 Retirees Face Most Severe Financial Burden As Total Annual Family Coverage Costs Approach $20,000', 
       '', 
       'November 18, 2009 Wednesday 1:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1077017456',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Democrats promise jobs bill', 
       '', 
       'November 18, 2009 Wednesday 2:37 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1077017442',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('GOP sets its agenda for 2010 ; Tax repeals, spending caps on the list', 
       '', 
       'November 18, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1077017443',
       ' Concord Monitor (New Hampshire)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans', 
       '', 
       'November 18, 2009 Wednesday 9:02 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1077017457',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Report urges Toronto transformation', 
       '', 
       'November 18, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1077017441',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('U.S. law barring genetic testing going into effect', 
       '', 
       'November 17, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1076326235',
       ' The International Herald Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('AP poll: Tax the rich to pay for health bill', 
       '', 
       'November 17, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1076326236',
       ' Lowell Sun (Massachusetts)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Senate bill may not require employers to offer health insurance', 
       '', 
       'November 16, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1076326237',
       ' Knight Ridder Washington Bureau', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Slump hits pay raises;  Increases were weakest in two years, suggesting the recession is eroding bargaining clout', 
       '', 
       'November 17, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1076326264',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Updated guidelines clear up re-employment picture;  It should be offered to fit and satisfactory performers; one-off payment mooted for those who miss out', 
       '', 
       'November 17, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1076326265',
       ' The Business Times Singapore', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Most companies stick with wellness programs;  Firms cut health care costs, but many say investment can pay off.', 
       '', 
       'November 16, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1075620301',
       ' The Atlanta Journal-Constitution', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Majority of Employers with Consumer-Driven Health Plans Prefer Health Savings Accounts, Says Aon Consulting', 
       '', 
       'November 16, 2009 Monday 10:00 AM EST', 
	   'l:1075620300',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('AP Poll: Fine print in health care prompts worries', 
       '', 
       'November 16, 2009 Monday 11:03 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1075620298',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Insurance market faces shift in power;  Health care bills would boost states\' authority on premiums, benefits', 
       '', 
       'November 16, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1075620299',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Deficit doubles for government pension insurer', 
       '', 
       'November 13, 2009 Friday 9:39 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1075620309',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Reid mulls Medicare tax on wealthy', 
       '', 
       'November 13, 2009 Friday 9:16 AM EST', 
	   'l:1074461302',
       ' UPI', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('CEOs say health legislation could cut costs', 
       '', 
       'November 12, 2009 Thursday 8:43 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1074461308',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Obama plans summit to stem job losses;  CEOs, small-business owners, others to contribute ideas', 
       '', 
       'November 13, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1074460903',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('CPP earns 6% in 3 months', 
       '', 
       'November 12, 2009 Thursday 11:26 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1074457181',
       '', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('GENDER PAY GAP FALLS TO 12.2 PER CENT', 
       '', 
       'November 13, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1074457198',
       ' DAILY MAIL (London)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('CEO Stock Ownership Value Plunged In 2008, Watson Wyatt Study Finds', 
       '', 
       'November 12, 2009 Thursday 10:05 AM EST', 
	   'l:1073507207',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Education Next: Public School Pension Plans Penalize Teachers Who Move Jobs Across States with Significant Retirement Losses, Researchers Find', 
       '', 
       'November 12, 2009 Thursday 2:30 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1073507205',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Perks on rise for pet owners;  Employers help pay for health care', 
       '', 
       'November 12, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1073507208',
       ' The Washington Times', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Flight attendants closer to getting leave benefits', 
       '', 
       'November 11, 2009 Wednesday 4:24 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1073507209',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Gov. Ready For Double Dipping Bill;  Richardson Will Push Idea In Upcoming Legislative Session', 
       '', 
       'November 11, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1073507206',
       ' Albuquerque Journal (New Mexico)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House bill: A closer look', 
       '', 
       'November 11, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1072749549',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Wells Fargo Study Indicates Workers Failing to Save Enough for Expected Retirement Lifestyle', 
       '', 
       'November 11, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1072749550',
       ' Professional Services Close-Up', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Milliman Analysis Indicates Sixth Straight Month of Pension Funding Declines;  Assets decrease by $7 billion during October while liabilities decrease by $3 billion', 
       '', 
       'November 10, 2009 Tuesday 3:35 PM EST', 
	   'l:1072749551',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Investors optimistic as they rebuild savings;  Survey finds 73% of retirees looking for new ways to grow their assets', 
       '', 
       'November 11, 2009 Wednesday 2:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1072749552',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Most Canadians intend to contribute the same or more to their RRSP', 
       '', 
       'November 10, 2009 Tuesday 6:45 AM Eastern Time', 
	   'l:1072749554',
       ' Canada NewsWire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Companies Enhancing Stock Plan Offerings, According to Charles Schwab Study;  New Study Shows Employers Are Using Equity to Motivate Workers, But More Education Needed for Rank-and-File', 
       '', 
       'November 10, 2009 Tuesday 2:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1072075793',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Skepticism mounts over bills\' savings claims', 
       '', 
       'November 10, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1072075682',
       ' The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('SEC funding shift in Senate\'s draft financial fix', 
       '', 
       'November 9, 2009 Monday 11:48 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1072075794',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Amid grumbling, opportunity;  A variety of businesses stand to gain from changes in health care', 
       '', 
       'November 10, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1072075681',
       ' The International Herald Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('U.S. workers score low on vacation days', 
       '', 
       'November 9, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1072075859',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House narrowly passes health care bill', 
       '', 
       'November 8, 2009 Sunday 4:42 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1071407807',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Companies use incentives to get workers healthier', 
       '', 
       'November 8, 2009 Sunday', 
	   'l:1071407808',
       ' The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Workers not raiding their 401(k) savings', 
       '', 
       'November 8, 2009 Sunday', 
	   'l:1071407809',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Bankers reap windfall with bonuses paid in stock;  Shares and options received during crisis have made large gains', 
       '', 
       'November 9, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1071407810',
       ' The International Herald Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Lack of Paid Sick Days May Worsen Flu Pandemic', 
       '', 
       'November 8, 2009 Sunday', 
	   'l:1071407811',
       ' The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House Oks sweeping reform bill;  HEALTH CARE;  Package offers biggest expansion of coverage since Medicare in \'64', 
       '', 
       'November 8, 2009 Sunday', 
	   'l:1070803125',
       ' The San Francisco Chronicle (California)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Details on health care bills in House, Senate', 
       '', 
       'November 6, 2009 Friday 9:16 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1070252500',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health reform bill allows for Hawaii to opt out', 
       '', 
       'November 6, 2009 Friday 2:53 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1070252502',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Obama to sign unemployment extension bill', 
       '', 
       'November 6, 2009 Friday 9:32 AM EST', 
	   'l:1070252497',
       ' UPI', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Retirement Plan Participation Showed Small Declines in 2008; Full Impact of the Economic Downturn Yet to Be Measured', 
       '', 
       'November 5, 2009 Thursday 1:40 AM  EST', 
	   'l:1070252499',
       ' Targeted News Service', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Are jobs rising or falling?; A pair of surveys looking into the Canadian situation come to different conclusions', 
       '', 
       'November 6, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1070252496',
       ' The Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House Democrats clear the way for health care vote', 
       '', 
       'November 4, 2009 Wednesday 3:54 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1069333784',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Productivity jumps 9.5 percent in third quarter', 
       '', 
       'November 5, 2009 Thursday 1:41 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1069333779',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Workers Failing to Save Enough for Expected Retirement Lifestyle, Wells Fargo Study Finds;  Women More Likely to Feel Affected by Economic Downturn and Less Certain About Retirement', 
       '', 
       'November 5, 2009 Thursday 1:01 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1069333782',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House Bill May Roil Retiree Health Care Bid to stop benefit cuts may backfire and raise burden on taxpayers', 
       '', 
       'November 5, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1069333785',
       ' Investor\'s Business Daily', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('McGuinty indicates deficit could see civil servants take unpaid days', 
       '', 
       'November 4, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1069333778',
       ' The Canadian Press(CP)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Vote on reform may be delayed until next year;  Health Care', 
       '', 
       'November 4, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1068397664',
       ' The San Francisco Chronicle (California)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Hewitt Survey Shows Automation, Low-Cost Investment Options, and Investment Advice Becoming Standard Features in 401(k) Plans;  More Employers Taking Aggressive Steps to Help Workers Save Enough for Retirement', 
       '', 
       'November 4, 2009 Wednesday 2:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1068397310',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Summary of Republican Leadership Healthcare Proposal', 
       '', 
       'November 3, 2009 Tuesday 12:28 AM  EST', 
	   'l:1068410135',
       ' Targeted News Service', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('The Government of Canada Delivers Employment Insurance Fairness for the Self-Employed', 
       '', 
       'November 3, 2009 Tuesday 7:00 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1068397307',
       ' Marketwire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Vacation-day allotment varies widely by country', 
       '', 
       'November 3, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1068397311',
       ' Marketwatch', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Seniors can skip IRA withdrawals this year {ndash} or roll one back', 
       '', 
       'November 3, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1067723084',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Stock-Market Crash Transforms Retirement Market', 
       '', 
       'November 2, 2009 Monday 11:13 AM EST', 
	   'l:1067723087',
       ' TheStreet.com', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('CBO Affirms H.R. 3962 Will Control Costs, Lower Premiums', 
       '', 
       'November 2, 2009 Monday 10:31 PM  EST', 
	   'l:1067723452',
       ' Targeted News Service', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('\'Pay czar,\' Fed move forward on compensation plans', 
       '', 
       'November 3, 2009 Tuesday 12:45 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1067723052',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Employment Quality in Canada "Nose Dived" in Last Six Months: CIBC World Markets Inc.', 
       '', 
       'November 2, 2009 Monday 5:10 PM PST', 
	   'l:1067723050',
       ' Market News Publishing', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul', 
       '', 
       'November 2, 2009 Monday 5:00 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1067050593',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Justices to weigh mutual fund case;  Fee structure at heart of suit', 
       '', 
       'November 2, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1067050536',
       ' The Washington Times', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Employers Generous with Thanksgiving Holiday Paid Time Off in 2009', 
       '', 
       'October 30, 2009 Friday 6:00 AM EST', 
	   'l:1067050528',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('GOP takes wait-and-see tack on health;  Alternative plan on hold', 
       '', 
       'November 1, 2009 Sunday', 
	   'l:1067050594',
       ' The Washington Times', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('PUTTING A PRICE ON MENTAL ILLNESS', 
       '', 
       'October 31, 2009 Saturday', 
	   'l:1067050510',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama', 
       '', 
       'October 30, 2009 Friday 12:44 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1065844987',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Details on health care bills in House, Senate', 
       '', 
       'October 30, 2009 Friday 7:52 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1065844988',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Employment costs rise at slowest pace since 1982', 
       '', 
       'October 30, 2009 Friday 12:39 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1065844980',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Advice on retirees\' income needs is flawed', 
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       'October 29, 2009 Thursday 12:01 AM EST', 
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       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Canadian average weekly pay up to $828', 
       '', 
       'October 29, 2009 Thursday 10:09 AM EST', 
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       ' UPI', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pelosi: New health care bill is \'historic moment\'', 
       '', 
       'October 29, 2009 Thursday 3:25 PM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pay czar: No need to take on more authority', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday 6:27 PM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Metro jobless rates fall as more workers drop out', 
       '', 
       'October 29, 2009 Thursday 12:02 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('US Department of Labor official testifies before Senate aging committee on 401(k)-type plans', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday 2:58 PM EST', 
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       ' PR Newswire', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Ontario\'s government to unveil first batch of pension changes next month', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday', 
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       ' The Canadian Press(CP)', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('To swing health plan, Reid offering carrots;  Democrat tries to woo uncommitted senators to table', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Senate votes to take up jobless benefit extension', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday 12:03 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Number of Companies Planning to Reverse Salary, Hiring Freezes Jumps Sharply Since August, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday 10:40 AM EST', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
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       ''),
  
	

new sa('Hewitt Study Shows Nearly Half of U.S. Employees Cash Out Their 401(k) Accounts When Leaving Their Jobs;  Younger Employees and Workers With Smaller Account Balances More Likely to Cash Out, Significantly Jeopardizing Their Ability to Save Enough for Retirement', 
       '', 
       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday 1:00 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1064106998',
       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Flaherty tackles pension shortfall;  No holidays Companies prevented from skipping payment to retirement plans No relief Changes do nothing to foster defined benefits; minority of plans affected No hurry Firms in dire straits will be given more time to repair pension deficits', 
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       'October 28, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1064103818',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Reid adds public option to Senate bill;  Proposal would let states \'opt out\' of plan, pulling plug on trigger idea', 
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       'October 27, 2009 Tuesday', 
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       ' Chicago Tribune', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Long-term care insurance program gains in House', 
       '', 
       'October 27, 2009 Tuesday 7:08 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Helping Workers Understand Benefits Most Important To Enrollment Success', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday 12:38 PM EST', 
	   'l:1063252398',
       ' PR Newswire', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Putting your portfolio back together again So your retirement account is in shreds. Now what?', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1063252425',
       ' THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Parties jockey for position on pension reform', 
       '', 
       'October 27, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1063252392',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Clock ticking on Democrats\' health care reform', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday 9:39 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Public option seen buoyed by \'opt out\';  Backers claim 60 votes in reach', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday', 
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       ' The Washington Times', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Firms play up perks to draw workers;  Tech-savvy Gen Y\'ers are targeted', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday', 
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       ' Chicago Tribune', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('401(k) Accounts Are Rebounding Well Hanging Tough Helps Many balances are back to \'07 levels; revival of company matches in \'10', 
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       'October 26, 2009 Monday', 
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       ' Investor\'s Business Daily', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Ottawa to take action on pension funds;  Bill would alter tax policy so companies could set aside greater surpluses, protecting employees\' retirement plans from \'rainy day\'', 
       '', 
       'October 26, 2009 Monday', 
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       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Fed wants role in how bankers get paid;  Desire to stop risky practices spurs Washington\'s moves', 
       '', 
       'October 23, 2009 Friday', 
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       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Negotiators consider public option in Senate bill', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday 10:43 PM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pension outlook improves in Canada, latest OSFI survey shows', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1061277741',
       ' The Canadian Press(CP)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Nova Scotia brings in phased retirement for workers with defined pensions', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1061277743',
       ' The Canadian Press(CP)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('U.S. retirement system lags other countries', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday 12:01 AM EST', 
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       ' MarketWatch', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Administration plans big pay cuts at bailout firms', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday 1:46 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('THE INFLUENCE GAME: Firms resist new health rules', 
       '', 
       'October 21, 2009 Wednesday 9:54 PM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Sun Life Financial Unretirement Index Reveals 65 Percent of US Workers Now Expect to Delay Retirement;  27 Percent of Those Surveyed Believe They Will Work at Least Five Years More than Expected; Index Reveals Widespread Decline in Confidence Toward Retirement Planning, Government Benefits and Employer Benefits', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday 4:01 AM GMT', 
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       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Sun Life Financial study finds Canadians have tightened purse strings in 2009;  However, Unretirement(TM) Index finds economy hasn\'t put a damper on Canadians\' retirement spirits', 
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       'October 22, 2009 Thursday 12:01 AM Eastern Time', 
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       ' Canada NewsWire', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

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new sa('Road to retirement hits a roadblock;  Recession forced many pre-retirees off course but according to advisers time is still on their side', 
       '', 
       'October 22, 2009 Thursday', 
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       ' The Toronto Star', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Employer Commitment to Workers\' Retirement Plans Has Declined Over Last Decade, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds', 
       '', 
       'October 21, 2009 Wednesday 10:32 AM EST', 
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       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Insurance exchanges touted as key for small business;  HEALTH CARE', 
       '', 
       'October 21, 2009 Wednesday', 
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       ' The San Francisco Chronicle (California)', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('AP sources: House Dems trim health bill to $871B', 
       '', 
       'October 21, 2009 Wednesday 3:00 AM GMT', 
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       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Study links losses of jobs, health insurance', 
       '', 
       'October 21, 2009 Wednesday', 
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       ' The Philadelphia Inquirer', 
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       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Over 90% of Fellow Employees Do Not Want You to Come to Work with Any H1N1 Flu Symptoms;  And if you do go into work showing symptoms, chances are a colleague will likely report you to a superior', 
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       'October 20, 2009 Tuesday 9:59 AM GMT', 
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       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pearl Meyer &amp; Partners Say on Pay Survey Suggests Few Companies Preparing for Say on Pay;  Even Companies Taking Steps are Deferring the Most Difficult Measures', 
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       'October 20, 2009 Tuesday 2:17 PM GMT', 
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       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Coming Storm: Spherion 2009 Emerging Workforce Study Reveals Ongoing Disconnects Between Employers and Workers;  Many Workers Are Dissatisfied and Express Desire for Strong Company Reputation and Mission', 
       '', 
       'October 20, 2009 Tuesday 9:03 AM EST', 
	   'l:1059130867',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('CORPORATE PENSIONS;  Companies are struggling to provide their employees with retirement plans that offer the comfort and security most people expect. But some are forging a middle ground between the traditional pension models. One thing is certain: the new path is not an easy one, Janet McFarland reports', 
       '', 
       'October 20, 2009 Tuesday', 
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       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Group seeks answers for retirement \'crisis\';  High jobless rate intensifies issues', 
       '', 
       'October 20, 2009 Tuesday', 
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       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('ING Survey: One Year Later, Investors Remain Committed to Their Workplace Retirement Plans', 
       '', 
       'October 19, 2009 Monday 12:30 PM EST', 
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       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('National Survey of Senior Financial Executives Finds Majority to Reduce Bonuses;  Employee benefits are greatest pricing pressure', 
       '', 
       'October 19, 2009 Monday 10:00 AM GMT', 
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       ' Business Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Obama sees U.S. closer to historic health-care reform', 
       '', 
       'October 17, 2009 Saturday', 
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       ' Marketwatch', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Caps on costs key to health reform;  Battles quietly rage on options in Congress', 
       '', 
       'October 18, 2009 Sunday', 
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       ' The San Francisco Chronicle (California)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Asia-Pac workers expect pay increases next year;  Pay in the region seen to rise by an average 4.8% in 2010: HRBS poll', 
       '', 
       'October 19, 2009 Monday', 
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       ' The Business Times Singapore', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Ottawa\'s relief leaves pension funds flat;  Experts say relief really hasn\'t solved the problems; employers may run out of time to do it themselves', 
       '', 
       'October 17, 2009 Saturday', 
	   'l:1058427391',
       ' The Toronto Star', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pelosi makes case for government-run health option', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday 8:37 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1057233866',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('401(k) limits to stay the same in \'10;  Cuts had been feared as Social Security takes a hit', 
       '', 
       'October 16, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1057233197',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Social Security stop-gap debate revs up;  Watchdogs call $250 payments to seniors undue', 
       '', 
       'October 16, 2009 Friday', 
	   'l:1057233203',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Milliman Analysis Indicates Fifth Straight Month Of Pension Funding Declines;  Another month of positive asset movement and negative liability movement leads to more funding losses', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday 11:18 AM EST', 
	   'l:1057233209',
       ' PR Newswire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Pension system gets solid ranking;  Canada picked No. 4 out of 11 countries in public and private pension study', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday 12:14 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1057234797',
       ' Breaking News from globeandmail.com', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday 1:30 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1056500247',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health bill win sets off a scramble;  Expecting a law, groups jockey to come out on top', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1056505016',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('No quiet fadeaway for federal insurance option', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday 12:07 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1056505061',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Only $19 million in AIG bonuses returned;  Audit says more than half still out', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1056502051',
       ' The Washington Times', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health-record deadline in doubt, premier says;  2015 goal under review after spending scandal', 
       '', 
       'October 15, 2009 Thursday', 
	   'l:1056498484',
       ' The Toronto Star', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health bill advances in Senate;  Snowe joins Democrats on Finance Committee to approve Baucus plan', 
       '', 
       'October 14, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1055753691',
       ' Chicago Tribune', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes', 
       '', 
       'October 14, 2009 Wednesday 12:13 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1055753695',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('House would extend parents\' health plans for kids', 
       '', 
       'October 13, 2009 Tuesday 9:22 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1055753699',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('AIG urged to cut back on bonuses;  Special inspector general criticizes complex pay', 
       '', 
       'October 14, 2009 Wednesday', 
	   'l:1055752358',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Hewitt Survey Indicates Offering Employees Benefit Plan Choice is Strategic Imperative for Canadian Organizations', 
       '', 
       'October 14, 2009 Wednesday 7:00 AM EST', 
	   'l:1055751369',
       ' Marketwire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Health bill faces key vote in Senate;  Versions would still need reconciling', 
       '', 
       'October 13, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1055130097',
       ' USA TODAY', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Insurers\' warning shot has Democrats scrambling', 
       '', 
       'October 13, 2009 Tuesday 12:58 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1055130098',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Guard against a financial crisis', 
       '', 
       'October 12, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1055130140',
       ' New Haven Register (Connecticut)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Institutional wisdom for the individual investor', 
       '', 
       'October 13, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1055130111',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('\'The smartest commute is no commute\';  With less parking, road closures and more cars, planners are asking workers to stay home during the Games', 
       '', 
       'October 13, 2009 Tuesday', 
	   'l:1055130112',
       ' The Globe and Mail (Canada)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Rosy forecasts turn red for public pension funds', 
       '', 
       'October 12, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1054562325',
       ' The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Insurers mount attack against health reform', 
       '', 
       'October 12, 2009 Monday 2:20 PM GMT', 
	   'l:1054563993',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Religious concerns add twist to health debate', 
       '', 
       'October 12, 2009 Monday', 
	   'l:1054564028',
       ' St. Petersburg Times (Florida)', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  
	

new sa('Wait for benefits is 3 years if health care passes', 
       '', 
       'October 11, 2009 Sunday 4:00 AM GMT', 
	   'l:1054564016',
       ' Associated Press Financial Wire', 
       '2778',
       'Home Page Topics', 
       '', 
       '100023899', 

       ''),
  


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