Five Things We’re Reading

Liz Gullett

Jul 18, 2017

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

How Your Company Can Better Retain Employees Who Are Veterans – The turnover rate for veterans at their first post-military job is high, what can employers do to address the challenges they face moving from the military to the private sector?

Are Friends Better for us Than Family? – As you get older, which are better for health and happiness; relationships with family or friends?

Bipartisan Bills Are Not Covered by the Media – Despite the partisan politics that is consistently covered by the media, there are several examples of congressional members working across the aisle on legislation.

Privatization is Changing America’s Relationship with Its Physical Stuff – How is the relationship between the government and private companies changing the ownership of public assets?

Democrats Lack Compelling, Attractive Message – Detroit News’ journalist makes the case as to why the Democratic party needs new messaging and new leadership.

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