U.S. Government News

U.S. and Georgia Business Summit to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia on October 26-28

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:39:36 PST

U .S. Commerce Deputy Secretary John Sullivan will host the U.S.-Georgia Business Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia, Oct. 27, 2008, on the occasion of a Commerce Department-certified trade mission to Georgia the week of Oct. 26-28, 2008.

Laura Bush, Jenna Bush To Meet Book-Lovers At National Book Festival

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:24:13 PST

First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush, co-authors of the book "Read All About It!" will join the authors and special guests presenting at the 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and Mrs. Bush. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, rain or shine, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets.

FCC To Host Digital Television Transition Event In Wilmington, North Carolina On Monday, September 8, 2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:48:40 PST

The Federal Communications Commission will host a press conference on the digital television transition and early switch by local broadcasters on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Thalian Hall, located at 310 Chestnut Street in Wilmington, N.C. The event will mark the digital transition for broadcasters in the five-county Wilmington television market next week. The FCC continues to monitor hurricane forecasts and may decide to postpone the Wilmington transition should the expected weather conditions worsen.

Cinderella Play begins September 19th – 28th

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:33:13 PST

City of Rocklin Theatre and Arts and Center Stage Productions present the classic tale of Cinderella from September 19^th – 28^th at Finnish Temperance Hall.

MDOT offers free engineering curriculum to U.P. schools

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:39:30 PST

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is offering a new program, Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC), designed to interest middle and high school students in transportation and civil engineering careers.

The Women's Conference 2008 Announceed

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:50:42 PST

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.

Cal/OSHA and State Compenstion Insurance Fund co-host Heat Illness Prevention Workshop for Employers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:48:06 PST

Cal/OSHA staff will provide employers with up to date information on heat illness prevention for outdoor workers. Employers will learn about their responsibilities under California law (Labor Code §3395, Heat Illness Prevention) regarding heat illness regulations passed in 2005 by the Governor to prevent employee injuries and deaths from heat illness exposure working outdoors.

Student Financial Assistance Program Webinar June 17

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:18:02 PST

This letter announces a live Internet briefing, to be conducted by Department of Education student aid policy staff, on recent changes made to the Title IV federal student financial assistance programs

Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Slated for June 7-8

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:54:52 PST

Michigan's annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend has been scheduled for June 7-8, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. For these two days only, residents and non-residents alike can fish without purchasing a fishing license, though all other regulations that govern fishing in Michigan still apply

False Insurance Claims: California Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help Detect False Insurance Claims

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:57:54 PST

California Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help Detect False Insurance Claims

National Archives and Ancestry.com Partner to Make Millions of Historical Documents Available Online

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:40:48 PST

To celebrate Memorial Day and honor all who have served our country, Ancestry.com – the world’s largest online resource for family history – is teaming up with the National Archives and Records Administration – the nation’s record keeper – to kick off a new agreement that makes millions of historical records more easily available to the public.

National Postal Forum Workshops Help Businesses Find Success In Mail

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:28:42 PST

The 2008 National Postal Forum is going to extremes to help businesses navigate the terrain of mail more smoothly. This year’s theme is “extreme performance” and workshops will offer attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts on proven strategies for success

Free Small Business Workshop to Help Small Businesses Get Funds for Tech Research

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:36:02 PST

Small, high-tech firms interested in developing and commercializing cutting-edge energy and environmental technologies can attend a free workshop on April 22 to learn how to win funds to hone their concepts.

Women, Addiction and Recovery Conference September 15-17

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:51:39 PST

Don’t miss the 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery. This conference brings together the leaders, directors and other stakeholders in women’s services to hear current research, discuss implementation and promote effective leadership to professionals and stakeholders to assist women with substance use disorders and their families.

National Trademark Expo to be held at USPTO’s Alexandria Campus April 10-12

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:49:57 PST

U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas will formally open the National Trademark Expo on Thursday, April 10. Joining Under Secretary Dudas will be Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, Smokey Bear, the Pillsbury Doughboy®, Sprout® and other iconic trademarked characters. Also on hand will be Anson Williams, who played “Potsie” on the 1970s TV series, “Happy Days.” His firm Starmaker Products is an exhibitor at the Expo.

Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services: FCC hold Workshop

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:42:55 PST

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will hold a stakeholder workshop on solutions for implementing a ten-digit numbering plan for the Internet-based forms of telecommunications relay service (TRS), including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay.

Free Genealogy Fair: National Archives Hosts Free Genealogy Fair

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:18:55 PST

The National Archives will host its fourth annual Genealogy Fair. This year’s program will highlight Federal records located at the National Archives relating to general genealogy, World War I, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Sessions will offer guidance on topics including Civil War pension files, Freedmen’s Bureau marriage records, World War I draft registration records, and New Deal publications. National Archives staff will demonstrate how to use databases including the Archival Research Catalog (ARC) and Access to Archival Databases (AAD). The fair will provide information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike. This event is free and open to the public.

Managing Your Small Business During Economic Slowdown Workshop

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:44:29 PST

The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Chapter (www.uspaacc-se.com) is committed to supporting and helping to grow Asian American businesses. The workshop will focus on certain measures small business owners can take to prepare for the worst and plan for the best in order not to participate or even capitalize in this economic slowdown.

2008 International MBA Business Case Competition: USPTO and The George Washington University Team Up

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:59:50 PST

The George Washington University School of Business has partnered with the Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its 2008 International Business Case Competition. The competition has brought together 18 teams of MBA students from around the world, each of whom will present proposed solutions to the pressing issues of patent pendency and backlog at the USPTO. The competition will culminate on March 28-29 at the Washington Marriott Hotel, when the teams will present their proposals to a panel of judges, including USPTO senior management executives and business leaders from an array of industries including finance, technology, hospitality, consulting and others.

Phishing Workshop: FTC to Host Roundtable Discussion on Phishing Education

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:35:34 PST

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection will host a half-day roundtable discussion on phishing education on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Phishing is a form of online identity theft that uses deceptive spam to trick consumers into divulging sensitive or personal information, including credit card numbers and other financial data, either through email or a link to a copycat site. The roundtable event will provide an opportunity for experts from business, government, the technology sector, the advocacy community, academia, and the media to discuss new strategies to increase awareness of the issue and decrease risky online behavior.