Posts Tagged Government regulations

Sugar Amendment Rejected: Extension of Sugar Program Remains in Farm Bill

In an attempt to cut costs and limit waste, the farm bills advancing in the Senate and the House include many reforms to long-standing agricultural programs. Direct payments to farmers would be eliminated, food stamps and nutrition programs would be reduced, and government funding for conservation efforts would be cut.

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Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012

FILE -In this Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, file photo, Leslie Moonves, left, president and chief executive officer of CBS, talks with PBS host Charlie Rosein Beverly Hills, Calif. CEO pay has been going up, The highest paid CEO in 2012 was Leslie Moonves of CBS, who made $60.3 million. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

CEO pay has been going in one direction for the past three years: up.

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Rockefeller sponsors new head-injury legislation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia senator who’s long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.

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Rockefeller sponsors new head-injury legislation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia senator who’s long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.

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