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WEEK OF JUNE 29th, 2009
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NEWS STORIES
Limiting Age Bias Suits
 Employment lawyers were surprised by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it harder for employees to prove age bias, and wondered whether it would prompt Congress to attempt to reverse the ruling.
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BOOK REVIEWS
"Turning the Page" Launches with The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship
 Welcome to our new monthly book review section, "Turning the Page." TTN-DC/Capital Area member Karen Kullgren will be reviewing a new book each month, primarily focusing on transitions, aging, work and dynamic 50+ women in both fiction and non-fiction genres, as well as providing occasional author interviews. Look for her reviews each month.
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RELATIONSHIPS
When You're the "Nanny:" Child Rearing Disputes When You're Caring for Your Grandchildren
 Rebecca Mitchell, 58, of Burlingame, Calif., recently stopped playing on several competitive tennis teams and quit her volunteer post as a food-bank coordinator to care full-time for her 23-month-old grandson, Angelo. Marie Rej, a consultant and mother of two, and her mother, Antoinette Traniello, often clash over the right way to raise kids. Antoinette thinks Marie is too lenient, and Marie regards Antoinette’s rules as too black-and-white.
Some forecasters predicted this generation of grandparents would be too self-absorbed to help with child care. But there’s no evidence that today’s grandparents are backing away.
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CHAPTERS
Interested in Starting a New TTN Chapter?
These guidelines will help you understand the steps and requirements for building a successful group.
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