U.S. Government News

USCIS to Offer Free Copies of The Civics And Citizenship Toolkit To Organizations That Serve Immigrants

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:03:13 PST

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) announced today that it is offering free copies of the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit to organizations that serve, or that are interested in serving, immigrants.

Retirement Health Benefits: EEOC Implements Final Rule

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:30:59 PST

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the publication of a final rule allowing employers that provide retiree health benefits to continue the longstanding practice of coordinating those benefits with Medicare

How to Protect Your Web Server from Attacks

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:36:24 PST

T he National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new publication that provides detailed tips on how to make web servers more resistant to potential attacks. Called “Guidelines on Securing Public Web Servers,” the publication covers some of the latest threats to web security, while reflecting general changes in web technology that have taken place since the first version of the guide was published 5 years ago.

What's New: NIOSH New Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:06:44 PST

Manual material handling (MMH) work contributes to a large percentage of the over half a million cases of musculoskeletal disorders reported

New Issue of Healthy Animals Now Online

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 07:29:00 PST

This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural animals and fish.

New DMV Publication: Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Hnandbook 2006

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:43:00 PST

This booklet is also a handy reference for people who currently drive recreational vehicles (RVs), pull noncommercial recreational trailers, fifth-wheel trailers including livestock trailers, and motorcycle trailers. It concentrates on the information needed to drive these vehicles safely.

EATING DISORDERS

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:21:00 PST

Eating disorders are marked by severe changes in eating habits, such as eating far too much or too little. Learn more about anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders with the publication Eating Disorders, from the National Institute of Mental Health. Find out who is most likely to be affected and the various treatment options. For your free copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 521M. Or send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 521M, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to place your order online or to read or print out this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

Let's Talk Turkey�A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 09:50:00 PST

FREE Brochure On Character Education - U.S. Department of Education

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 08:55:00 PST

The U.S. Department of Education has a new brochure entitled "Character Education-Our Shared Responsibility." This brochure, printed in English and Spanish, emphasizes the importance of character education and informs parents, educators and the community about the Department's support, resources and involvement in character education.

US Department of Education, STUDENTS.GOV October newsletter

Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:33:00 PST

October 2004 Issue of Student.gov InfoSource Newsletter -InfoSource provides useful tips and info for college students and their families. Published periodically, students.gov InfoSource is sponsored by the US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid office.
http://www.students.gov

Featured Publications from SAMHSA's Information Center

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 15:42:00 PST

During the summer months, families typically have more leisure time together. Occasions of relaxation and fun give adults additional opportunities for more careful observation and in-depth conversations with children�times when adults may identify and deal with underlying mental problems in children and avoid major upsets later on. For instance, eating disorders and their effects on young lives have been prominent in the media recently. Eating disorders frequently occur with other mental disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. These mental health-related problems can be devastating for young people and their families.

Council on Family Health Offers Medicine Use Information for Seniors

Thu, 22 Apr 2004 23:58:00 PST

Council on Family Health Offers Medicine Use Information for Seniors - Educational booklet distributed in cooperation with FDA, AoA

A Parent's Guide to Raising Drug-Free Children

Fri, 02 Apr 2004 00:46:00 PST

A Parent's Guide to Raising Drug-Free Children is available from the Prevention First Clearinghouse at 800-252-8951 ext. 222, or visiting www.berealteens.com . Teachers and school administrators can also order the Be Real Drug-Prevention Planning Guide, which contains lesson plans and activities meeting Illinois State Learning Standards that allow them to incorporate prevention messages into regular curriculum.

Be Real is an award-winning drug-prevention campaign aimed at 10- to 14-year-olds in Illinois. The campaign is managed by Prevention First, a non-profit training and resource organization specializing in prevention of substance abuse and other related issues, and spotlights real Illinois teens showing what they do to stay drug free. It demonstrates how a healthy lifestyle gives them the energy and enthusiasm to be real to themselves, their families, and their friends. Be Real is designed to supplement and support other drug-prevention efforts in schools, homes, and communities.

A Consumer Guide to Funerals

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:38:00 PST

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And, as callous as it may sound, how much is it all going to cost?

Each year, Americans grapple with these and many other questions as they spend billions of dollars arranging more than 2 million funerals for family members and friends. The increasing trend toward pre-need planning - when people make funeral arrangements in advance - suggests that many consumers want to compare prices and services so that ultimately, the funeral reflects a wise and well-informed purchasing decision, as well as a meaningful one.

The "Bad Bug Book"

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 23:26:00 PST

The "Bad Bug Book" handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. It brings together in one place information from the Food & Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and the National Institutes of Health.

Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 01:53:00 PST

Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. However, state laws do not always require the safest way to transport a child. More children are still killed as passengers in car crashes than from any other type of injury. Using a car safety seat correctly can help prevent injuries to young children, but it is not as easy as you think. Just a little mistake in how the car safety seat is used could cause serious injury to your child.

Employment Law Guide

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:30:00 PST

Choosing the Mortgage That's Right for You

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:20:00 PST

Choosing the Mortgage That's Right for You
This guide is written for people ready for the next step in buying a home. How big of a loan can you get? How will the type of mortgage you get determine how much house you can afford? Which mortgage is best for your budget? First, learn what a mortgage is and how to calculate your buying power. Second, understand the different types of mortgages available. And third, discover where to shop for a mortgage and how to compare mortgage terms.

Free Guide Offers Parents Tips On Helping Children With Homework

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 16:10:00 PST

Because research overwhelmingly demonstrates the positive effect that parent involvement has on children's academic achievement, the No Child Left Behind Act places a premium on supporting parent involvement in schools. As part of that effort, the U.S. Department of Education offers parents, teachers, principals and superintendents a free publication: Homework Tips for Parents.

Homework Tips for Parents, which provides information in both English and Spanish, can be effectively used in a number of different ways. For example, families may use these tips at home, volunteering in school, or tutoring in their local churches or community groups. Teachers may create their own list of activities to accompany the tips. Teachers can post the tips in the classroom, use them in meetings with parents, design workshops around them, and use them to guide parents in developing homework plans for their children. The guide can also be sent home with a list of objectives to be covered in the next grading period as a means to include parents in and out of the classroom.

New Free Guide Offers African American Families Help To Cope With Crises

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 16:05:00 PST

New Free Guide Offers African American Families Help To Cope With Crises

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) have developed the "Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis," an important new resource to help African American families support their children in times of stress or crisis.

The "Activity Book" was developed by the African American Parents' Project, a collaboration between families, professional organizations, and leaders of national African American organizations, to provide African American families and communities with activities and resources to comfort their children in times of crisis.