BLS Announces Occupations with the largest projected job growth

The 30 occupations with the largest projected job growth between 2006 and 2016 will account for over half of all new jobs. Those 30 occupations are projected to add 8.1 million jobs. BLS Announces Occupations with the largest projected job growth,

California's Minimum Wage increases to $8 per hour on January 1

California workers who earn the minimum wage will see their pay increase to $8 per hour starting, Jan. 1, 2008. California will be tied with Massachusetts for the highest state minimum wage in the nation. California's Minimum Wage increases to $8 per hour on January 1

FEMA Closely Monitors Pacific Northwest Flooding

FEMA Closely Monitors Pacific Northwest Flooding: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is closely monitoring flooding in the Pacific Northwest. The coastal storm that came ashore on December 1, 2007, has moved inland, bringing increased flood risk throughout western Washington and Oregon. Additional flooding is expected along some rivers in both states"

IRS Issues List of Vehicles that Qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit

IRS Issues List of Vehicles that Qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit: " Purchasers of certain large trucks, buses or other heavy vehicles running on alternative fuel can claim a credit of up $32,000, and purchasers of certain large hybrid trucks and other heavy hybrid vehicles can claim a credit of up to $12,000 if they qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. "

Teen Birth Rate Rises for First Time in 14 Years

Teen Birth Rate Rises for First Time in 14 Years: "The teen birth rate in the United States rose in 2006 for the first time since 1991, and unmarried childbearing also rose significantly, according to preliminary birth statistics released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."

Air Traffic Controller Staffing and Fatigue

Air Traffic Controller Staffing and Fatigue: "The FAA has been extremely successful at hiring and training controllers nationwide over the past three years, following the strategy outlined in the annual Controller Workforce Plan. In fiscal year 2007, the FAA hired 1,815 new air traffic controllers and expects to hire a similar number of new controllers this year. Staffing at the vast majority of FAA Air Traffic facilities falls within the authorized staffing range included in the Workforce Plan. At the end of September 2007, the FAA had a controller workforce of 14,874, well above the planned target of 14,807."

Home Loan & Foreclosure Help

Home Loan & Foreclosure Help

The New Climate for Mortgage Borrowers

The New Climate for Mortgage Borrowers: "Credit may be tougher to get, but good loan programs are still available. Even people having difficulty paying their mortgages have options for saving their homes from foreclosure"

Working Moms: Labor force participation rate of mothers, 1975-2006

Working Moms: Labor force participation rate of mothers, 1975-2006: "From 1975 to 2000, the labor force participation rate of mothers with children under age 18 rose from 47 to 73 percent. "

Stem Cells: Versatile Human Stem Cells Created Without Embryos

Stem Cells: Versatile Human Stem Cells Created Without Embryos: "Two separate research teams have figured out how to 'reprogram' cells with just a handful of genes to give them the characteristics of embryonic stem cells. The breakthrough may eventually put to rest the ethical controversy surrounding stem cells."

White House 2007 Holiday Theme: National Parks

White House 2007 Holiday Theme: National Parks: "America' s national parks are the focus of this year’s White House holiday decorations. The remarkable displays of ' Holiday in the National Parks' highlight the majesty, history, and diversity of the country’s 391 national parks"

Finding Government Information Online: A Free Tutorial

Finding Government Information Online: A Free Tutorial: "Learn how to accomplish government tasks and access government information and services on the Internet. The tutorials are available in Flash and in an Accessible Version. To view in Flash, you may need to download a free version"

Healthy Feet are Happy Feet

CDC - Podcasts: " This podcast offers tips for people with diabetes on foot care to prevent complications, such as foot ulcers and amputation. "

Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster

CDC - Podcasts: "Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster"

Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure: "Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched a public awareness campaign to educate homeowners about options that can help them avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. "