Magazine Ranks Ohio’s Business Climate 4th In U.S.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio was ranked No. 4 in Site Selection magazine’s annual business climate rankings, up from seventh in 2008. The Buckeye State’s jump in the rankings is a reflection of the state’s efforts to improve its business environment and create jobs for people living in the state, according to Gov. Ted Strickland’s office….

H1N1 Information

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The H1N1 flu virus, also known as “swine flu,” was first detected in humans in the U.S. in April 2009. Since then, hundreds of thousands of cases of the virus have been reported worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus is spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing…

Unemployment Rate Tops 10 Percent

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. unemployment rate climbed above 10 percent in October for the first time since April 1983. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate rose from 9.8 percent in September to 10.2 percent. The economy lost a total of 190,000 jobs. The largest losses of the month were in construction,…