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IRS Payment Options Available for Those Who Can?t Pay in Full
2008-04-08 00:00:00
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who owe but can?t pay in full that several options are available to help them meet their tax obligations and save money by the April 15 filing deadline.
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Online Account Intrusion: SEC Takes Action to Halt Online Account Intrusion
2008-04-08 00:00:00
The Securities and Exchange Commission today took action to stop a sophisticated Internet scheme that stole the identities of unsuspecting individuals and netted more than $66,000 in illicit profits in just seven weeks.
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Partnership will help New York Area Small Businesses Grow Through Exporting
2008-04-08 00:00:00
A dynamic new trade center established at Medgar Evers College (MEC) of the City University of New York will help companies in the greater New York City metropolitan area get the financing they need to compete in global markets through a new partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank).
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Underage Drinkers: Quantity and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Underage Dri
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Based on combined data from SAMHSA's 2005 to 2006 National Surveys on Drug Use & Health, an annual average of 28.3% of underage drinkers (10.8 million persons aged 12 to 20) drank alcohol in the past month.
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500,000 in Grants Available for the 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Ser
2008-04-08 00:00:00
$500,000 in grant funding will be available to organizations to plan and carry out projects that bring Americans together to support their communities in observation of Martin Luther King , Jr. Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced
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Baseball Season is Here! Time to Play in the Clay
2008-04-04 00:00:00
Clay is used on baseball and softball fields in the base paths, batter's boxes, bullpens, pitcher's mounds, and practice areas. If used by itself, however, clay is not an ideal surface for play. In the early days of baseball, the clay infield would become as hard as concrete in the summer heat and a slippery marsh after a rain storm.
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Government Jobs: MSHA to hire more mine inspectors in Idaho, Oregon and Was
2008-04-04 00:00:00
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking to hire new federal mine inspectors for positions in Boise, Idaho; Albany, Ore.; and Kent, Wash. Applicant screenings for these positions will be held April 12 and 13 in Pasco, Wash., at the Best Western Pasco Inn & Suites. Interested citizens who have not previously registered via MSHA's Web site are welcome to attend, subject to space availability
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Mortgage Fraud: Michigna Bill Signed to Protect Consumers From Mortgage Fra
2008-04-04 00:00:00
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed a 13-bill package that will help protect Michigan consumers from mortgage fraud and unfair lending practices by requiring the state's estimated 20,000 mortgage loan officers to register with the state's Office of Financial Services (OFIS).
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Mortgage Fraud: Michigna Bill Signed to Protect Consumers From Mortgage Fra
2008-04-04 00:00:00
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed a 13-bill package that will help protect Michigan consumers from mortgage fraud and unfair lending practices by requiring the state's estimated 20,000 mortgage loan officers to register with the state's Office of Financial Services (OFIS).
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Free Genealogy Fair: National Archives Hosts Free Genealogy Fair
2008-04-04 00:00:00
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, Free dmen?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.

Government Jobs: Virtual Job Fair Opens New Frontier for CBP Applicants
2008-04-04 00:00:00
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the largest uniformed law enforcement agency in the country, has launched a "Virtual Job Fair " to fill 2,200 mission support and operational support positions ranging from entry-level to mid-career jobs located throughout the U.S.
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IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadlin
2008-04-04 00:00:00
The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who need additional time to complete their tax returns to submit their requests for an automatic extension electronically by April 15. E-filing a request for an extension is convenient, safe and secure, and taxpayers receive confirmation to keep with their records.
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Phishing Scams: FTC Releases New Videos
2008-04-04 00:00:00
The Federal Trade Commission has released three 60-second videos to help alert consumers to phishing scams. Phishing uses deceptive spam to trick consumers into divulging sensitive or personal information, including credit card numbers and other financial data, through an email or a link to a ?copycat? site. The goal of the videos is to offer practical, useful, and memorable messages.
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Ten Misconceptions That Can Hinder Disaster Aid
2008-04-04 00:00:00
Don't let half-truths and rumors cause you to miss out on the federal disaster assistance made available for those devastated by the severe storms and tornadoes that hit Georgia recently. Federal and state officials agree the last thing people need after suffering losses is misinformation. The following adds clarification for some common misconceptions about disaster assistance:
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Internet Crime Dollar Loss Reaches All-Time High, The FBI reports
2008-04-04 00:00:00
According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 206,884 complaints of crimes perpetrated over the Internet during 2007. Of the complaints received, more than 90,000 were referred to law enforcement around the nation, amounting to nearly $240 million in reported losses. This represents a $40 million increase in reported losses from complaints referred to law enforcement in 2006. All complaints received by IC3 are accessible to federal, state, and local law enforcement to support active investigations, trend analysis, and public outreach and awareness efforts.
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I.I.I. Publishes New Business Insurance Book
2008-04-03 00:00:00
The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has just published the print version of Insuring Your Business : A Small Businessowners? Guide to Insurance. Designed to help businessowners decide what kinds of insurance they need for their business, the 123-page book has sections devoted to property insurance, liability protection, life insurance for key employees and workers compensation, among other topics. There are also chapters focusing on insurance for specific types of business such as construction contractors, food service businesses, home-based businesses, nonprofit organizations and small retail stores.
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Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?
2008-04-03 00:00:00
Earthquakes are commonplace in California and parts of the west coast, but did you know that earthquakes have occurred in 39 states over the last 100 years and have inflicted damage in all 50 states? One of the largest historic earthquakes to strike the continental U.S. occurred in the winter of 1811-12 along the New Madrid seismic zone, which stretches from just west of Memphis, Tennessee, into southern Illinois. With earthquakes happening in almost every state in the country, homeowners and business owners need to be better prepared, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
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Dillard?s To Pay Half Million To Settle EEOC Class Sexual Harassment Suit
2008-04-03 00:00:00
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced it has settled its class sexual harassment lawsuit against the Dillard?s depart­ment store chain for $500,000 and substantial remedial relief on behalf of a class of 12 female former employees who were sexually harassed by an assistant store manager in two states.
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The 2008 CONSUMER ACTION HANDBOOK is Now Available for Download
2008-04-03 00:00:00
You work hard for your money, so it?s important to get the most out of it. Where can you turn to make informed major purchases? Do you know where to go when you have a consumer problem? To help answer both these questions, the Federal Citizen Information Center has published the free.
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IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Information Now in Spanish
2008-04-03 00:00:00
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers and tax-preparation volunteers that information about the economic stimulus payment is available in Spanish .
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2008 Consumer Action Handbook
2008-04-02 00:00:00
You work hard for your money, so it?s important to get the most out of it. Where can you turn to make informed major purchases? Do you know where to go when you have a consumer problem? ...
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Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments
2008-04-02 00:00:00
he Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers eligible for the economic stimulus payment to file their tax return now in order to get their payment in a timely manner. ...
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Is Your Home Insured for Flood Loss?
2008-04-02 00:00:00
The arrival of spring signals the beginning of warming temperatures which contribute to snowmelts and the risk of flooding in certain parts of the country. Consumers need to assess whether they are adequately covered for flood-related losses. ...
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IRS Tax Tip: Filing Your Federal Tax Return
2008-04-02 00:00:00
Once you complete your 2007 federal tax return, you can either file it electronically or mail it to the IRS.
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Lack Of Flood Insurance Puts Illinois Residents At Risk
2008-04-02 00:00:00
Flooding from severe storms earlier this year - leading to a presidential disaster declaration for Iroquois and Livingston counties - is but the latest in a long history of destructive deluges in Illinois
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OSHA Update: OSHA Implements RSS Feeds for its Communications Products
2008-04-02 00:00:00
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds to provide OSHA customers a personal, direct channel for receiving the latest news and information from the OSHA Web site.
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Bags and Rolls of New Mexico Quarters Available April 7
2008-04-02 00:00:00
WASHINGTON - Collectors can begin purchasing shiny, new quarters honoring New Mexico directly from the United States Mint at noon (ET) on April 7, 2008.  The New Mexico commemorative quarter-dollar is available for approximately 10 weeks, and options include a two-roll set priced at $32.95, and 100- and 1,000 coin bags priced at $32.95 and $309.95, respectively.  There is no order limit on these options.
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113,000 Avon Polar Bears Realled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
2008-04-02 00:00:00
Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.
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Get the Most for Your Auto Insurance Dollar
2008-04-02 00:00:00
High oil prices and a shaky economy have consumers searching for ways to cut costs and save money. Fortunately, there are a number of proven ways to save on auto insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Nation?s Largest Rooftop Solar Installation
2008-03-28 00:00:00
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Southern California Edison officials today on the rooftop of ProLogis in Fontana to announce the nation's largest rooftop solar installation project ever proposed by a utility company. It will place 250 megawatts of advanced photovoltaic generating technology on 65 million square feet of unused commercial buildings' rooftops in Southern California-that's enough clean power to serve 162,000 average Southern California homes.
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