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COBRA Subsidy Extended Through March 31, 2010

The Temporary Extension Act of 2010, which amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, extends eligibility for the 65%, 15-month COBRA premium subsidy to individuals who have been involuntarily terminated through March 31, 2010.

COBRA

Cities Invited to Apply for 100 Best Communities for Young People Competition

America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People competition recognizes communities whose innovative and effective programs address local dropout issues and help create a brighter future for youth.

Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada Annual Conference in Charleston

APT will hold its 45th Annual Conference in Charleston, SC July 25-28. Advanced registration must be paid and postmarked by April 30.

The Geography of Unemployment

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistic, there are more than 31 million people currently unemployed. This interactive map illustrates the impact of the economy on national unemployment rates since January 2007.

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Federal Update from NLC

The National League of Cities Federal Update is available here. Read about COBRA extension, Census updates and a March 9 conference call about stimulus funding for education programs. Also, find out more about the latest action on the mandatory collective bargaining bill up for consideration in a House committee on Wednesday in Washington.