US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments - Fox News

US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments
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In 2006, about 20 percent of new Army recruits came in under some type of waiver, and by the next year it had grown to nearly three in 10. After the Defense Department issued new guidelines, the percentage needing waivers started to come down in 2009.

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US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments - Peoria Journal Star

US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments
Peoria Journal Star
In 2006, about 20 percent of new Army recruits came in under some type of waiver, and by the next year it had grown to nearly three in 10. After the Defense Department issued new guidelines, the percentage needing waivers started to come down in 2009.

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Advocates Laud Settlement in Mental Health Case - PotomacLocal.com


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Advocates Laud Settlement in Mental Health Case
PotomacLocal.com
These ID waivers, as they are called, would help satisfy the “integration mandate” of the Americans with Disabilities Act. About 8600 Virginians are receiving services through ID waivers. However, more than 6000 Virginians are on a waiting list for ID ...

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Ill. Convict Task Force Fails to Act - CBS Local


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Ill. Convict Task Force Fails to Act
CBS Local
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (IRN) – A state task force is supposed to be looking into laws that ban convicts from certain types of jobs. The trouble is the commission, required by a 2010 state law, has yet to meet, and its report is due in September.

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Salt Lake County planners OK Snowbird's coaster - Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake County planners OK Snowbird's coaster
Salt Lake Tribune
On Tuesday, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon is expected to seek County Council consent on a list of 15 people to serve on a blue-ribbon commission to oversee a revision of the Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone ordinance. About 50 people applied.

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Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Sustainable Pig Farmer Carrie Megginson - Huffington Post

Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Sustainable Pig Farmer Carrie Megginson
Huffington Post
As a courtesy, they also provide milk to customers who sign waivers acknowledging their awareness of the dangers of drinking unpasteurized milk. Our farm has an arrangement to collect waste whey from Hidden Hills for our herd of pastured pigs.

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Gwinnett schools: Furlough days, larger classes and 585 unfilled jobs - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Gwinnett schools: Furlough days, larger classes and 585 unfilled jobs
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
When we see these types of cuts we know people are serious about not spending our money. The well is running dry. As the “conservative” voters continue to cut taxes, this can only mean reduction in services. Services include police protection, ...

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Indianapolis Indians' rout extends Durham Bulls losing streak to 11 games: One ... - The Independent Weekly


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Indianapolis Indians' rout extends Durham Bulls losing streak to 11 games: One ...
The Independent Weekly
(To drive the point home, lefty DH-type Brandon Allen, just claimed by the Rays off waivers from the A's, hit a walkoff, pinch-hit, come-from-behind two-run homer to beat Anaheim on Thursday. In his only other at-bat so far for Tampa Bay, ...

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Limas Sweed Still Having Trouble Catching On With Another Team - Steelers Depot (blog)

Limas Sweed Still Having Trouble Catching On With Another Team
Steelers Depot (blog)
Those are not the types of words you want circulated about you when attempting what could be your final shot at the NFL. Sweed reportedly has about three other tryouts lined up and he has already worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago ...

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CBOE Holdings' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

CBOE Holdings' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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We've seen a very positive customer response to VIP, which pays credits to permit – to – excuse me to permit holders for executing certain types and levels of business at CBOE. Alan will discuss the results in greater detail, but I am pleased to report ...

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