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Last Updated: Jul 19, 2008 - 2:30:42 AM

Environmental News | Science News
FDA Launches Fellowship Program to Develop Pipeline of Scientists, Other Professionals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is launching a two-year fellowship program aimed at attracting scientists, engineers and health professionals to the agency. The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship Program will provide participants with advanced training in the scientific analysis involved in the safety and regulatory decisions unique to the agency’s mission.
Jul 19, 2008 - 2:19:11 AM

Community Alerts
Finacial Scams: FinCEN Reminds Public to be Aware of Financial Scams
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is reminding the public to be alert to ongoing financial scams that attempt to solicit funds from unsuspecting victims.
Jul 18, 2008 - 10:28:17 PM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore; Summer Is Peak Tornado Season in the Northeast
While summer is a time for boating, baseball, backyard barbecues and sun-bathing, it is also the peak season for tornadoes in the Northeast. This year has already been one of the deadliest in a decade and may be on track to set a record for the number of twisters in the U.S.
Jul 18, 2008 - 3:08:26 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Mortgage Workouts, Tax-Free for Many Homeowners
There is now tax relief for struggling homeowners. If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during 2007, 2008 or 2009 you may be able to claim special tax relief by filling out Form 982 and attaching it to your federal income tax return for that year.

Jul 18, 2008 - 2:51:00 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?
If you plan to run your small business out of your home you may be temped to "write-off" many of your household expenses. But how do you know what is deductible and what is not? The IRS has some advice that may help answer the question: "Can I take a Home Office Deduction?"
Jul 16, 2008 - 12:01:44 PM

IRS Tax Tips
It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment: IRS Will Issue Checks Through End of Year
The last of the economic stimulus checks have been issued under the planned payment schedule, which was a timetable for tax returns that were filed and processed before April 15.
Jul 16, 2008 - 8:36:03 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Parents Can Get Credit for Sending Kids to Day Camp
Here's a tax break for the busy summer. Many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. A popular solution - with a tax benefit - is a day camp program.
Jul 16, 2008 - 8:34:30 AM

Community Alerts
Health advisory for Northern California
Wildfire smoke in Sacramento Valley, surrounding foothill and mountain regions expected to continue
Jul 16, 2008 - 8:19:36 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Where can I find nutritious recipes?
Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your overall health. Along with physical activity, your diet is the key factor that affects your weight. It is often tempting to eat less healthy foods because they might be easier to get or prepare. A wealth of information concerning nutritious meals is available at the following government web sites:
Jul 15, 2008 - 7:55:50 PM

FEMA Announcements
Mold May Be Present From June Flooding
Mold is an ever-present problem following storm flooding and can be a significant health risk if care is not taken, warn officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
Jul 15, 2008 - 12:12:30 PM

Housing and Mortgage News
HUD CHARGES PUERTO RICO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST DISABLED HOMEOWNER
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it charged a homeowner association in Puerto Rico with housing discrimination for refusing to permit a disabled man to have support railings in the front of his home.
Jul 15, 2008 - 7:39:29 AM

International Related
Partnership Seeks to Strengthen Ethiopian Public Health System
The program will also address a lack of family planning services in Ethiopia-apparent from the U.S.-based Demographic and Health Survey, which is widely considered the gold standard for health data in Ethiopia and many countries around the world.
Jul 15, 2008 - 7:33:35 AM

FEMA Announcements
Tell Your Neighbor: Apply To FEMA and SBA for Disaster Assistance
To date, nearly 2,000 Illinois residents have applied for disaster assistance and more than $4 million in disaster funds have been approved for eligible Illinois residents. Now, officials want to make sure no one is overlooked.
Jul 15, 2008 - 7:31:38 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Tips To Help You Find a Good Doctor
Ask 10 people if they know where to get information on buying a new car, and probably 9 of them would say "yes." But if you asked those same 10 people if they know how to choose a doctor, I bet very few would agree.
Jul 15, 2008 - 7:21:43 AM

Announcements
Interest Rates for Student Direct Loan Program Loans
This bulletin provides the new interest rates for variable rate William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans that will be in effect from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. The bulletin also provides the interest rates for fixed rate Direct Loan Program loans.
Jul 14, 2008 - 8:10:15 PM

Environmental News | Science News
Biorefineries: DOE to Provide $40 Million to Two Small-Scale Biorefineries
DOE announced on July 14 that it had selected two small-scale cellulosic biorefinery projects to receive up to $40 million over the next 5 years.
Jul 14, 2008 - 8:04:28 PM

FEMA Announcements
Flood Hazard Mitigation: Investing In Safer Communities
Cleaning up after a devastating flood is arduous and heart-breaking work. Just ask the victims of the recent floods in the Midwest.  But 15 years ago - after being hit by comparable floods - some Midwestern communities swore 'never again,' and adopted mitigation programs to help reduce their future flood losses.
Jul 14, 2008 - 8:01:36 PM

FEMA Announcements
Federal Aid Programs For Michigan Disaster Recovery
Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities.
Jul 14, 2008 - 7:59:40 PM

U.S. Dept. of Justice Related
$20 Million Marijuana Plants Removed by DEA
DEA announced the removal of over 7,200 marijuana plants yesterday from three cultivated fields located within the Cleveland National Forest, CA. The plants ranged from 3 to 7 feet in height and have an estimated street value of more then $20 million dollars. In addition to the marijuana fields, Agents located the trafficker’s encampment complete with tent, food, shower area, and miscellaneous personal items.
Jul 14, 2008 - 7:56:53 PM

Event Announcements
The Women's Conference 2008 Announceed

With a growing roster of more than 50 speakers and participants led by Christiane Amanpour, Lance Armstrong, Cherie Blair, Bono, Warren Buffet, Sister Joan Chittister, Marian Wright Edelman, Sally Field, Michael J. Fox, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Caroline Kennedy, Heidi Klum, Jack Kornfield, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Matthews, Jenny McCarthy, Indra Nooyi, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Russell Simmons and Gloria Steinem, conference attendees can expect the same empowering experiences, fascinating speaker pairings, and once-in-a-lifetime conversations that have become the conference's trademark under Shriver¹s leadership.