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NBCSL joins the world in celebrating the life of Michael Jackson. A music icon who for more than four decades invigorated the world with his singing and dancing.
An electrifying performer Michael lit up the stage with his performances all over the world. As a child performing with his brothers in the Jackson 5 and later moonwalking as a solo artist he left an edilible print on the music industry. Many who followed have tried to imitate his grace and style.
NBCSL extends its deepest and sincerest condololences to the Jackson family.
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Legislators in more than a half-dozen states, their revenues evaporating in the recession, are frantically working to stave off government shutdowns and devastating service cuts. California failed to meet a midnight deadline and now may need to issue IOUs instead of paying bills. MORE
Furloughscut into state services
With states facing a $121 billion shortfall in the next fiscal year, a growing number of them have turned to squeezing their workforce for savings, and effects are being felt, both great and small.MORE
Health care reform details begin to emerge
Employers would have to pick up at least 72.5 percent of the cost of health insurance premiums for full-time employees under the health care reform bill being considered by the House. MORE
