50% of Americans are either “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” they will contract Ebola, a study says. How is corporate America reacting? Plus, as the midterm elections approach, tech giant Google has spent $1.43 million on political donations this year, surpassing spending by Goldman Sachs, a bank well-known for its political links. We explore why Google is spending the money and where it’s going. Finally, Ron Klain is the new Ebola Czar. We explain the ultimate purpose of the job and why it’s better to be a Czar than a real government official.
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Why don't employers make it easier to apply for a job?
by David Weinberg
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by Adriene Hill
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Google's PAC spends in search of political influence
by Mitchell Hartman
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Final Note
Free Starbucks for life?
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How to stop your people from freaking out about Ebola
by Dan Gorenstein
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Nearly half of Americans are “very" or "somewhat" concerned they'll contract Ebola