http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=18244 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:15:00 EST Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:22:00 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com The Recovery Act offers staffing firms a variety of ways to engage with clients and generate new hiring opportunities. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4013707 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4013707 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:27:00 EST Employers need to understand how healthcare dollars will be spent – and by whom – to identify the best funding opportunities. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3973579 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3973579 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:59:00 EST The Recovery Act promised to provide accountability, transparency and jobs. Opinions are mixed on how well the plan is working. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3973578 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3973578 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:58:00 EST Is the Economic Stimulus on track? Michael Balsam of Onvia discusses findings from the website, Recovery.org. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3923357 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3923357 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:19:00 EST In addition to the Economic Stimulus news on Monster’s Resource Center, employers can track Stimulus projects on Recovery.org. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3825879 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3825879 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:56:00 EST The Department of Labor and state of Ohio have announced green energy initiatives that will fund energy efficiency projects. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3825878 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3825878 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:55:00 EST Economic Stimulus funds will be used to create new construction projects in Ohio, including state highway and bridge projects. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3789121 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3789121 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:10:00 EST The Department of Education awarded Stimulus money to states for education reform. 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