Bankruptcy Filings Plunged Last Year

Bankruptcy Filings Plunged Last Year: "Bankruptcy filings in the federal courts dropped 70 percent in calendar year 2006, according to data released today by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. However, bankruptcies filed for the last three months of calendar year 2006 were the highest of any quarter in the calendar year. The statistics cover the first full 12-month period in which the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) has been in effect."

Resources on School Violence: The FBI reports

Resources on School Violence: The FBI reports: "The FBI has compiled the following list of resources on school violence, which are available on or through public websites"

Profile of married mothers of infants

Profile of married mothers of infants: "Married mothers aged 25 and older with infants are well educated, on average. Nearly half (47 percent) had a college degree, compared with 35 percent of all married mothers of that age group."

Working with Mortgage Borrowers: Hybrid ARMs

Working with Mortgage Borrowers:Hybrid ARMs: "In anticipation of the large number of adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) scheduled to reset in the next 12 to 18 months, particularly subprime hybrid ARMs, the federal banking agencies encourage institutions to work with borrowers who may be unable to meet contractual payment obligations on loans secured by their primary residence"

TurboTax Problems? IRS Gives Taxpayers, Tax Professionals with TurboTax Problems Until Midnight April 19 to e-file

TurboTax Problems? IRS Gives Taxpayers, Tax Professionals with TurboTax Problems Until Midnight April 19 to e-file: "Taxpayers who were unable to e-file their tax returns Tuesday using Intuit Inc. software products have until midnight on Thursday, April 19, to file their returns, the Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday."

Ex-Offender Grant Announcements: Grant Applications -- Preparing Ex-Offenders

Ex-Offender Grant Announcements: Grant Applications -- Preparing Ex-Offenders: "Grant funds awarded under this competition will be used to implement a program of services for ex-offenders (ages 18 to 29) under a beneficiary-choice contracting model."

Cal/OSHA and DLSE participate in Teen Employment Scene

Cal/OSHA and DLSE participate in Teen Employment Scene: "a free CAl-OSHA event that provides a forum with workshops for youth to learn about employment, job search, child/ youth labor laws, young worker health and safety, and interviewing/ resume writing skills."

Postpartum Depression: New HRSA Booklet Promotes Greater Awareness of Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Depression: New HRSA Booklet Promotes Greater Awareness of Perinatal Depression: " 'Depression During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their Families, and Friends, the 22-page booklet is designed to increase awareness among women and clinicians of perinatal depression"

Flags at Half-Staff to honor Virginia Tech Victims, fly flags at half-staff until Sunday.

Flags at Half-Staff to honor Virginia Tech Victims, fly flags at half-staff until Sunday.: "Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones at Virginia Tech. We hold the victims in our hearts. We lift them up in our prayers, and we ask a loving God to comfort those who are suffering. "

Mortgage Borrowers: Federal Regulators Encourage Institutions to Work with Mortgage Borrowers

Mortgage Borrowers: Federal Regulators Encourage Institutions to Work with Mortgage Borrowers : "Borrowers who are unable to make their mortgage payments should contact their lender or servicer as soon as possible to discuss available options. Examples of constructive workout arrangements include modifying loan terms, and/or moving borrowers from variable-rate loans to fixed-rate loans. "

IRS Grants Six-Month Filing, Payment Extension Following Virginia Tech Shooting U.S. Government News

IRS Grants Six-Month Filing, Payment Extension Following Virginia Tech Shooting -U.S. Government News: "The Internal Revenue Service today granted a six-month tax filing and payment extension to those affected by the shootings Monday at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, Va. This relief applies to the victims, their families, emergency responders and university students and employees."

Virgina Tech School Shooting - The FBI Reports U.S. Government News

Virgina Tech School Shooting - The FBI Reports U.S. Government News: "The FBI's role in the aftermath of the April 16 shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia is to support the investigations of local law enforcement agencies."

Seven College Students In VA Arrested On Drug Distribution Charges - U.S. Government News

Seven College Students In VA Arrested On Drug Distribution Charges - U.S. Government News: "(RICHMOND, VA) - Seven students at Hampden-Sydney College in Prince Edward County, Virginia were arrested today on federal charges following a joint local, state, and federal narcotics distribution investigation. Additional students were also arrested on state charges. "

IRS Offers Last-Minute Reminders - U.S. Government News

IRS Offers Last-Minute Reminders - " IRS information on e-file, Free File, Telephone Excise Tax Refund, Earned Income Tax Refund, errors in filling out returns, electronic payments, extensions of time to file and pay and installment agreements."

Free CEU's for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Web Study Course

Free CEU's for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Web Study Course : "a newly developed, Web-based, self-study course on the diagnostics and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome."

Venture Capital Investment Opportunities: OCC Publishes Newsletter Highlighting Community Development

Venture Capital Investment Opportunities: OCC Publishes Newsletter Highlighting Community Development : "The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released the Spring 2007 edition of Community Developments Investments focusing on community development venture capital (CDVC). "

Tax Scam Alert: IRS Discovers New Tax Scam

Tax Scam Alert: IRS Discovers New Tax Scam -U.S. Government News: "The Internal Revenue Service learned late Friday of a new tax scam on the Internet that lures taxpayers into filing tax information on a site masquerading as a member of the Free File Alliance. The IRS reminded taxpayers the only place to access the Free File program is through the official IRS.gov Web site."