States act to reform welfare

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Approximately 30 states are undertaking serious efforts to reform their welfare systems to reduce recipients' dependency on public assistance. In some large states, welfare recipients are discouraged from working since benefits exceed the remuneration offered by low-paying jobs.

Employment, Welfare recipients, Welfare reform, Welfare, Public assistance, Welfare economics

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Strength in numbers

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Some manufacturing firms are forming alliances with other businesses in an effort to share technology and production capability. These consortiums allow firms to compete more effectively in a global economy and maximize resources. A profile of PMF Industries is given.

Blast furnaces and steel mills, Management, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Joint ventures, Flexible manufacturing systems, PMF Industries

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Product-liability reform... maybe

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Proponents of product liability legal reform are hopeful that something may finally get passed in Congress, as the issue is part of the Republican Party's 'Contract With America.' There is bipartisan support for such legislation but passage may be difficult.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Product Liability Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Product liability, Products liability, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Sales law

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