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• Wednesday September 17, 2008

  Congress Amends Key Disability Law The House of Representatives approves a measure already passed by the Senate to clarify what disabilities are covered by the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. SHRM and several other business groups supported the amendments.  Most IT Staff, if Fired, Would Steal Passwords According to a recent survey, 88 percent of IT administrators said that if they were laid off tomorrow they would take valuable and sensitive company information with them.  Study: Engagement Can Drive Retention Employers that engage workers actively and encourage them to be creative will attract top-notch candidates and retain loyal employees, recent research shows.  Is the American Economy Really OK? Like politicians, economists are divided about whether the U.S. economy is in good shape as many of the nation's largest financial institutions struggle to stay alive.  Federal Agencies Improve on Diversity During the past 10 years, Hispanics and women have made the most gains in securing senior level positions in the federal government.  N.J. Expands Health Care Coverage A new health insurance law expands New Jersey's FamilyCare program to more low income families and makes health coverage more affordable for small employers.  Congress Might Bar 401(k) Debit Cards Few American companies use 401(k) debit cards, which can carry additional fees. But government agencies are concerned about them, and legislation pending in Congress would prohibit them.