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Denver Nursing Jobs, Consumers Protected by New Grant

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

A new round of funding meant to protect consumers may also help save Denver nursing jobs and other medical positions throughout Colorado. Visit http://denver.jobing.com/jobs/nursing to learn more.

The Colorado Division of Insurance recently announced that it will receive a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the federal Affordable Care Act, which is meant to provide states with $250 million in Health Insurance Premium Review Grants over a five-year period.

Colorado will use the funding to improve the oversight of health insurance premium increases, take action against insurers who make unreasonable rate hikes, and ensure that consumers receive fair value for the money they pay into premiums.

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Denver Jobs Among Thousands Created by Colorado Clean-Tech Companies

Friday, April 9th, 2010

A clean-tech company that will create Denver jobs is among six throughout Colorado and nearly 200 in the nation to receive funding.

Gov. Bill Ritter recently announced that six clean-tech companies received $75.2 million in advanced energy manufacturing funds through the Department of Energy from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will be used to create jobs, increase manufacturing and grow Colorado’s New Energy Economy.

“The Recovery Act is giving a much-needed boost to Colorado companies that are creating jobs and helping to drive the New Energy Economy,” he said. “These tax credits will help our companies grow and keep Colorado on the road to economic recovery.”
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