CSBJ Daily

The U.S. Senate gave doctors a Medicare reprieve yesterday.

The Senate approved a bill that replaces a 10.6 percent cut in reimbursement rates with a 1.1 percent increase. The bill preserves access to care for millions of seniors and veterans who depend on the program.
Two weeks ago, the bill fell short of the 60 votes required […]

The Service Corps of Retired Executives has started a women’s success blog at http://womensblog.score.org
Four female SCORE bloggers will post entries offering their business insights and advice.
Bloggers include Peg Corwin, a certified public accountant, insurance agent, securities broker and investment advisor; Peggy Duncan, a professional speaker and author who has appeared on […]

The Associated Press
Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $21 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California customers upset with the company’s early termination fees, a lawyer on the case said Wednesday.
Many details of the settlement still need to be worked out and authorized by an Alameda County Superior Court judge, said […]

Construction crews will switch traffic to the north side of the Cimarron Bridge tomorrow.
The shift will allow crews to complete architectural railing, lighting and landscaping on the south side of the bridge.
Police will be present to enforce a 25 mph speed limit, and fines will be doubled.
For more information, call 636-1095 or […]