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Samuel Clemens wrote in 1897 "The report of my death was an exaggeration." Hopefully, the same can be said about the death of the 401(k), writes former EBN Contributing Editor Richard Quinn in a web-exclusive commentary for BenefitNews.com.

As the recession drags on, more employers are reducing or eliminating their matching 401(k) contributions. A new report from Mercer, "Suspending the 401(k) match - Look before you leap," cautions employers to have a full understanding of the implications and potential pitfalls of taking this step.

I know the last six months or so have been rough for you, pros, and you deserve a long vacation and a big bonus. I can't give you that, but I can offer you the opportunity to get some applause, a pretty cool trophy and a decent-sized check for a job well done.

Yessss! Finally, the news I've been waiting for -- thank you, Aon!

Will the umpteeth time be the charm on efforts to reform the nation's health care system? Congress gets down to work this week tackling the difficult task of drafting universal coverage legislation by this summer.

EBN contributor Jack Kwicien starts a five-part series this month on creating and executing a multi-year strategic benefits plan. He makes a strong case for why you should get started and pronto:

Today, the Supreme Court is expected to hear Ricci v. DeStefano, a case involving reverse discrimination that could change the way companies hire employees.

It's ironic; thanks to the recession, target-date funds may have a bullseye on them. In EBN this month, one consultant said the funds' '08 performance was "like a bad Greek tragedy," and a high-profile senator recently teed up the funds for a closer look from lawmakers.

Will employers soon be following indices for the Dow and disease management all at once? Quite possibly, according to an April EBN report.

I know you're looking to save every penny these days, so I wanted to bring your attention to this month's EBN report that finds the annual cost of migraines to employers is $50 billion in absenteeism, lost productivity and medical expenses, according to the National Headache Foundation.