Government Securities and Investments for Sale

Government Securities and Investments for Sale - Buy guaranteed securities, loan assets, savings bonds and more for the U.S. Government.

Lebanon Situation Update for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon

Lebanon Situation Update for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon: "The U.S. Government is using all resources possible to facilitate the speedy and safe departure of American citizens currently in Lebanon using every means available. The departure of every single American citizen who wishes to leave Lebanon is the first priority for the U.S. Government. "

Consumer Advisory: Follow-up Notification on Firestone Tire Recall

Consumer Advisory: Follow-up Notification on Firestone Tire Recall: "The affected tires - commonly used as standard equipment on certain Ford Explorers, Mercury Mountaineers and Mazda Navajos - include the P235/75R15 Radial ATX and certain P235/75R15 and P255/70R 16 Wilderness AT models manufactured prior to May 1998. Tires manufactured after that date are not affected."

Westly Offers Cash to Aid Homeowners and Renters

Westly Offers Cash to Aid Homeowners and Renters: "State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly today announced that senior and disabled Californians may apply for the Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program starting July 1. The program provides cash payments to aid homeowners and renters."

What to do if your Personal Information has been Lost or Stolen

What to do if your Personal Information has been Lost or Stolen: "If you've lost personal information or identification, or if it has been stolen from you, taking certain steps quickly can minimize the potential for identity theft."

Prostate Cancer Screening and Dietary Heterocyclic Amines in African American Men

Prostate Cancer Screening and Dietary Heterocyclic Amines in African American Men: "Screening may help doctors find prostate cancer sooner, when it may be easier to treat. The amount of heterocyclic amines in the diet may affect prostate cancer screening results and the risk of prostate cancer. "

Effects of Vitamin B12 on the Body's Internal Clock

Effects of Vitamin B12 on the Body's Internal Clock: "pressure, and body temperature. Circadian rhythms provide the body with an internal clock and affect sleep patterns. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of vitamin B12 supplements on circadian rhythms and sleep-wake regulation. "

Pain Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia

Pain Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia: "This study will train patients with fibromyalgia to use pain management techniques. Investigators will use brain scanning (functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI) technology to identify changes in how a patient's brain processes pain over time."

Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder

Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder: "This is a multicenter (2 sites) randomized trial evaluating three group treatment models for subjects with binge eating disorder. One model is a cognitive behavior treatment (CBT) group, one is partial self help, and one is self help only. "

Do You Have Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis?

Do You Have Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis?: "Ulcerative Colitis occurs when the tissue that lines the intestine becomes red and swollen. Patients with Moderate Ulcerative Colitis usually suffer from diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss and fever. A common treatment for this condition is a drug called Mesalamine (trade names Asacol, Colazal, and Pentasa) administered by mouth"

Retirement Decisions�More than Just Money

Retirement Decisions-More than Just Money: "401(k) plans! IRA�s! Pensions! Financial planning is what most people think about when considering retirement. But, have you considered what your life will be like now that you won�t be spending nearly 2,000 hours per year at work?"

Just Three Days Left To Apply For Disaster Assistance In Maine

Just Three Days Left To Apply For Disaster Assistance In Maine: "York County Maine residents who suffered damages from the May flooding and have not registered for assistance have just three days left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The final day to register with FEMA and return the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application is July 24, 2006."

Just Three Days Left To Apply For Disaster Assistance In Maine

Just Three Days Left To Apply For Disaster Assistance In Maine: "York County Maine residents who suffered damages from the May flooding and have not registered for assistance have just three days left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The final day to register with FEMA and return the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application is July 24, 2006."

Lead in Soft Vinyl Lunchboxes - FDA Letter

Lead in Soft Vinyl Lunchboxes - FDA Letter: "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is directing this letter to manufacturers and suppliers of soft vinyl lunchboxes marketed in the United States. Based on testing performed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), we have learned that the interior polyvinyl chloride (PVC) linings of certain flexible lunchboxes contain lead (Pb)"

Fraud Alert: Electronic Federal Tax Payment System Cited in New E-mail Scam

Fraud Alert: Electronic Federal Tax Payment System Cited in New E-mail Scam: "The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam that uses the Treasury Department's Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) as a hook to lure individuals into disclosing their personal information."

CAlifornia Seeks $1 Billion Cut in Excessive Title Insurance Costs; More Money Would Stay in the Pockets of Homebuyers and Those Who Refinance

CAlifornia Seeks $1 Billion Cut in Excessive Title Insurance Costs; More Money Would Stay in the Pockets of Homebuyers and Those Who Refinance: "Consumers, on average, would save 23% on the cost of title insurance, equating to savings of up to $2,370 on a $600,000 home."

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman featured on 'Comic Book Super Heroes' Stamps

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman featured on 'Comic Book Super Heroes' Stamps: "Superman joined Batman, Wonder Woman and seven other comic book legends in extending their immortality to postage today when the U.S. Postal Service dedicated the DC Comics Super Heroes commemorative stamps and stamped postal cards."

FinCEN Assesses $25,000 in Civil Money Penalty Against Kentucky MSB

FinCEN Assesses $25,000 in Civil Money Penalty Against Kentucky MSB: "The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today that Deprez�s Quality Jewelry and Loans, Inc. consented to the assessment of a civil money penalty in the amount of $25,000 for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Deprez Jewelry is a money services business (MSB) located in Louisville, Kentucky"

Purchasers of Honda Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit

Purchasers of Honda Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit: "The Internal Revenue Service announced that purchasers of American Honda Motor Company, Inc., qualified vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. The announcement comes after the IRS concluded its quarterly review of the number of hybrid vehicles sold."

Understanding Wireless Telephone Coverage Areas

Understanding Wireless Telephone Coverage Areas: "Because wireless phones communicate using radio waves, their reliability is influenced by many factors, such as the proximity of the phone to the base station with which it is communicating, physical obstacles, and interference or noise."

Fish Oil for the Treatment of Depression in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Fish Oil for the Treatment of Depression in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: "This study will determine whether fish oil can reduce depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are mild to moderately depressed and are currently taking antidepressant medication. "

U.S. Government Brings Anti-counterfeiting and Piracy Program to Tennessee

U.S. Government Brings Anti-counterfeiting and Piracy Program to Tennessee: "The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office warned members of Tennessee's small business community that they are at risk of overseas intellectual property theft -- even if they do not export. Deputy Under Secretary Pinkos urged America's small businesses to consider protective action."

HHS Awards $2.5 Million to Expand Health Center Services for Low-Income and Uninsured Individuals

HHS Awards $2.5 Million to Expand Health Center Services for Low-Income and Uninsured Individuals: "HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced grants worth more than $2.5 million to help seven health centers in five states increase access to health care for low-income and uninsured Americans."

Response to Sipping Beverages Without Swallowing in People With Eating Disorders

Response to Sipping Beverages Without Swallowing in People With Eating Disorders: "This study will use a sipping and spitting exercise to better understand the brain's response to food intake in people with eating disorders. "

Oracle Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities

Oracle Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Oracle has released Critical Patch Update - July 2006. This update addresses numerous vulnerabilities in different Oracle products and components. "

2006 Federal Career Fair

2006 Federal Career Fair: "If you are an intern or student who would like to work for the Federal Government, here's your chance to explore the world of Federal agencies. "

FAct Sheet: Prescription Pain and Other Medications

Fact Sheet: Prescription Pain and Other Medications: "Prescription medications such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives are very useful treatment tools, but sometimes people do not take them as directed and may become addicted."

TX Katrina Web Site Fraud

TX Katrina Web Site Fraud: "Two Houston residents charged with operating fraudulent web site to accept donations for hurricane Katrina relief. "

Oracle Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities

Oracle Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Oracle has released Critical Patch Update - July 2006. This update addresses numerous vulnerabilities in different Oracle products and components. The Critical Patch Update provides information about affected components, access and authorization required, and the impact of the vulnerabilities on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. "

HUD REACHES RESPA SETTLEMENTS WITH MAJOR LENDER AND BUILDERS FOR $1.6 MILLION

HUD REACHES RESPA SETTLEMENTS WITH MAJOR LENDER AND BUILDERS FOR $1.6 MILLION: "The Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced $1.6 million in settlements under The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) with a national mortgage lender and two major homebuilders that engaged in business practices involving captive title reinsurance."

Department of Labor Sues Gardena Home Cleaning Business for Backwages Exceeding $1.8 Million for 386 Workers

Department of Labor Sues Gardena Home Cleaning Business for Backwages Exceeding $1.8 Million for 386 Workers: "The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Gardena, Calif.-based Southern California Maid Services and Carpet Cleaning (SCMS) for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The suit seeks more than $1.8 million in unpaid backwages for approximately 386 employees."

Evacuees Should Use FEMA Rental Assistance to Pay Rent

Evacuees Should Use FEMA Rental Assistance to Pay Rent: "Use your rental assistance for rent. That's the standard message from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as reports surface that many Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees are not using their rental money from FEMA as required."

UPDATE �THEFT OF DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

UPDATE - THEFT OF DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS -Veterans Affairs is NOT calling or e-mailing potential identity theft victims of the stolen VA laptop asking them to verify personal information. Any such request is a scam.

NIDA to Release New Drug Abuse Treatment Recommendations

NIDA to Release New Drug Abuse Treatment Recommendations: "On July 24, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, will release a landmark report offering 13 principles of drug treatment that can reduce crime, save money, and save lives.

U.S. AIDS Relief Grant Announcement for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

U.S. AIDS Relief Grant Announcement for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: "$500,000 will be available in FY2006 to fund seven awards to build progressively an indigenous, sustainable response to the national HIV epidemic within the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia."

'BASEBALL SLUGGERS' STAMPS, POSTAL CARDS, HIT GRAND SLAM AT YANKEE STADIUM

'BASEBALL SLUGGERS' STAMPS, POSTAL CARDS, HIT GRAND SLAM AT YANKEE STADIUM: "Four big bats: Mickey Mantle, Roy Campanella, Hank Greenberg and Mel Ott were immortalized on postage at Yankee Stadium's home plate today as the Postmaster General, joined by the Hall of Famers' family members, dedicated the 'Baseball Sluggers' commemorative stamps and stamped postal cards."

New Auto Insurance Regulations That Make How Safely You Drive More Important Than Where You Live

New Auto Insurance Regulations That Make How Safely You Drive More Important Than Where You Live: "The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved my regulations requiring insurers to place more weight on how safely you drive than on where you live when setting rates. This was the hope of voters who passed the landmark Proposition 103 in 1988 to end Zip code discrimination. I commend the OAL and Governor Schwarzenegger for moving the approval process along expeditiously"