So Cal Edison's path to the center of the H-1B debate – Computerworld
ComputerworldSo Cal Edison's path to the center of the H-1B debateComputerworldDespite the management criticisms, employees said there were many positive things about SCE. The pay and benefits were good, and there was job security, which was also noted in the consultant's report. Computerworld, which contacted SCE employees …and more »
DM to issue project consultant tender for Aladdin City – Zawya (registration)
DM to issue project consultant tender for Aladdin CityZawya (registration)Reforms, devel & boosting jobs not easy in Tunisia, mainly reliant on tourism, few resources, heavy state subsidies. Oman adds links to food chain. Major investments in agri-businesses this year look set to help Oman improve food security. More from …and more »
This Washington Post Writer Has A Million Dollar Ethics Problem (Mediamatters)
The Washington Post_ has allowed opinion writer Ed Rogers to advocate for the positions and interests of his lobbying firm's clients in numerous anti- environmental pieces. The _Post_ and Rogers have not disclosed his major conflicts of interest even though his firm received over $1.6 million in fees in 2014 alone from energy and transportation clients like Chevron, Caterpillar, and the National Mining Association.
Rogers is a Republican strategist who chairs and co-founded the BGR Group with former Gov. Haley Barbour (R-MS) in 1991. As the _Post_ itself has reported, the firm is one of the top Washington D.C. Lobbying firms, having banked more than $15 million in 2014. The newspaper's reporters have described Rogers as a "Republican mega-lobbyist," "lobbyist extraordinaire," and "a go-to guy for Republicans."
One of BGR's practice areas is energy and transportation, where it professes to having "the industry expertise, Capitol Hill experience and knowledge of government to successfully advocate our clients' public policy goals." Rogers is listed as a group leader for the issue area.
On his _Post_ "Insiders" blog, Rogers frequently advocates for positions favored by his energy and transportation clients. While the _Post_ notes that Rogers is "a political consultant" and …
Merit Network: New Cybersecurity Retraining Program for Veterans Debuts
February 12, 2015 DETROIT, Mich. – Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), in conjunction with Merit Network, the Michigan Cyber Range and Mile2, recently hosted a groundbreaking veteran`s retraining …