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Halloween: Fun for Kids, Worrisome for Adults
Halloween is a big treat for kids of all ages but can be a big worry for parents and motorists. Parents can minimize risks this October 31 by making sure their trick-or-treating youngsters follow some safety tips, advises the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Oct 23, 2006, 06:56
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Scam Alert:: FEMA Urges Residents to Beware of Scam Artists
State and federal disaster officials warn that every disaster has its share of con artists trying to take advantage of disaster victims, so residents of Lake and Vanderburgh counties should be careful who they let into their homes or hire to make repairs.
Oct 19, 2006, 20:17
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Adoption: Deadline to Apply for Accreditation or Approval Under the Hague Adoption Convention Set For November 17, 2006
Today's Federal Register announces the establishment of the transitional application deadline (TAD) for November 17, 2006. The TAD is the date by which adoption service providers in the United States need to submit an application if they wish to be accredited, temporarily accredited, or approved to handle Hague Convention adoptions when the Convention enters into force for the United States. The State Department's website at www.travel.state.gov links to the TAD notice in the Federal Register .
Oct 17, 2006, 06:20
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FEMA Publishes Final Rule on Flood Insurance Claims Appeals Process
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today published the final rule amending the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) regulations to include an appeals process for flood insurance policyholders.
Oct 16, 2006, 06:29
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President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For New York
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid to has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by a lake effect snowstorm on October 12, 2006, and continuing.
Oct 16, 2006, 06:27
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FCC Revises Children’s Television Obligations for Broadcasters
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved a Second Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order resolving issues regarding the obligations of television broadcasters to protect and serve children in their audiences
Sep 26, 2006, 09:54
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New Yorkers Cautioned For Travel Trailer Fire Safety
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges people in travel trailers to use only the built in propane heater to heat their travel trailer. Occupants should not use kerosene heaters; the kitchen stove or oven; or electric space heaters.
Sep 26, 2006, 07:13
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Adoptions: HHS Awards $11.6 Million to States for Increasing Adoptions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded a total of $11.6 million to 21 states for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care. States use the adoption incentive awards to enhance their child welfare programs.
Sep 8, 2006, 16:05
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International Parental Child Abduction
The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, nor are there any international or bilateral treaties in force between China and the United States dealing with international parental child abduction. American citizens who travel to China place themselves under the jurisdiction of local courts. American citizens planning a trip to China with dual national children should bear this in mind.
Aug 11, 2006, 15:38
