Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington — Civilian workers who suffered devastating injuries while supporting the U.S. war effort in Iraq and Afghanistan have come home to a grinding battle for basic medical care, artificial limbs, psychological counseling and other services. The insurance companies responsible for their treatment under taxpayer-funded policies have routinely denied the […]
AIG Faces Hearing on Denial of Medical Claims by Contractors Injured in Iraq and Afghanistan
by T. Christian Miller, ProPublica – [originally posted] June 8, 2009 1:18 pm EDT Rep. Dennis Kucinich [1], D-Ohio, announced [2] today that a panel of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform [3] will hold a hearing on June 18 to examine whether AIG and other major insurance carriers have inappropriately denied medical […]
FIFA U-17 W’Cup: Kano Warns Contractors
Kano State Commissioner for projects monitoring and evaluation, Ibrahim Garba, has warned contractors handling the renovation of the Sani Abacha and Kano Pillars Stadia in Kano, not to jeopardise the city’s chance of hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup billed for October. The commissioner, who gave the warning while inspecting the work, said […]
3 Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Home
Remodeling can be both expensive and time consuming, so it isn’t something that you should rush into. In fact, even if you’re sure that you want to go through with a remodel, asking yourself whether this is the right time is important. You should also think about your budget and consider what you hope to […]
3 Industries Ripe with Opportunity for the Gig Economy
The gig economy won’t stop at taxis and food delivery services. Workers today demand more flexibility and agency in their employment, and thanks to a proliferation of self-directed options, they have more choices than ever. Industries that have so far escaped mass changes from gig economy influences won’t hold out for long. On-demand work opportunities […]
5 Tips for Streamlining Your Small Business Processes
Small business owners have big to-do lists. After client meetings, sales calls, and employee trainings, product development still has to happen. Payroll still needs to be submitted. Accounting is a headache that never ends. Before you lose your mind trying to balance everything, you need to make a plan. Your sanity, not to mention your […]
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