Morning News: The Dark Side Of Discount Sites, U.S. Jobless Rate Holds At 8.2 Percent

Not All Government Agencies Consistent in Accepting Emailed Records Requests – ” Idaho has come a long way in improving access to state public records, including making the first 100 pages and two hours of labor free. But while the code is clear on what is and isn’t a public record, Idaho government entities often have their own systems for responding to requests. And sometimes, those policies unintentionally run astray of the law.” Times-News

For Some Businesses, Daily Deals Have A Dark Side – “Groupon and Living Social have sold tens of millions of daily deals and are now a major force in retail. But they rely heavily on getting businesses to offer their goods and services at deep discounts. In exchange, businesses hope for payoff in the form of return customers. Sometimes, though, the flood of extra business causes more problems than it solves.” NPR

US employers add 80,000 jobs as economy struggles – “U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.2 percent, the Labor Department said Friday.” Associated Press