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Affordable Care Act’s deadline day arrives — now what?
Ross Lancaster Healthcare AdministrationMarch 31 marks the last day of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's controversial and signature domestic policy achievement. Despite the well-publicized deadline, the White House has announced that those who have started the application process on HealthCare.gov will be granted an extension to complete the process.
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The role of American gas in the US-Russia sanctions dance
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesMany doubt that the tit-for-tat sanctions against Russia seen so far will expand to anything more meaningful, given the billions invested by Russian oligarchs and businesses in Europe. But market sentiment suggests otherwise.
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7 tips for working with subject-matter experts
Joe Latta CommunicationsMarketing and proposal writers are used to overcoming obstacles. But one challenge continually stands above the rest — working with subject-matter experts. That's why I'm exploring seven simple steps for getting the content you need, when you need it, from your firm's technical folks.
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Social media is already the next news source
Lauren Swan CommunicationsMany of us use social media platforms as a way to keep up with our social lives or work, or to simply see what's trending in the world right now, news and otherwise. With the amount of information and hot topics that trend across social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, people are beginning to question whether social media could be the next news source. Well, it already is — particularly if you live in countries like Ukraine or Venezuela.
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Are free speech and public safety at odds in the Internet age?
Liz Murphy Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe rapid pace at which technology is evolving is nothing short of awe-inspiring. But with every device or piece of social technology we create, we are continually reminded that our ability to innovate often outpaces our ability to create laws that protect public safety — often with tragic consequences.
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The US Navy’s role in corrosion prevention
Heather Rhoades EngineeringThe military often has to work in areas with harsh conditions where the levels of humidity, heat and salt can reduce different kinds of equipment into scattered, corroded parts. While such corrosion can be detected and treated, it is both a difficult and costly affair.
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Pros and cons of Common Core State Standards
Bambi Majumdar EducationAs the name suggests, Common Core State Standards mean an even and consistent educational standard across the country that will pave the way for equal learning opportunities. However, the Common Core State Standards have faced a lot of opposition ever since they were announced.
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Managing bribery risk as the FCPA bares its teeth
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesIn the first few months of 2014, the SEC has already brought as many enforcement actions under the Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as through all of 2013. These enforcements span a range of business sectors, but there are a number of reasons why the global oil and gas sector is specifically exposed to bribery risk.
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5 time-saving tips for using PDFs in proposal writing
Joe Latta Civil & GovernmentIn today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, many professional services firms are submitting more proposals and dedicating more time to their research, development and customization. For instance, in the legal field, a recent LexisNexis study found that 42 percent of firms have increased their proposal volume over the last 12 months; only 7 percent have decreased.
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Energy and revolution in the Ukraine
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesIf we look a little deeper in the Ukraine, the question of energy has played no small role in the eruption of violence on the streets of Kiev, where Ukrainians rely on Russian gas for over 50 percent of their energy needs. Where revolution comes, energy never lies far beneath the surface.
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