OSHA Poster Scam Alert

OSHA Poster Scam Alert: "We continue to learn of complaints from employers who have received 'official looking' announcements and -- in some cases -- threatening notices, messages, or telephone calls from various companies requiring that employers purchase OSHA documents from them in order to remain in compliance with OSHA rules and regulations."

The Earned Income Tax Credit: The IRS Reports

The Earned Income Tax Credit: The IRS Reports: "The EITC is for people who work, but have lower incomes. If you qualify, it could be worth up to $4,700 this year. So you could pay less federal tax or even get a refund. That’s money you can use to make a difference in your life. Did you know that in Tax Year 2006, over 22.4million taxpayers received $43.7 billion dollars in EITC – making the credit a great investment in the lives of those who claim it? However, the IRS estimates 20 percent to 25 percent of people who qualify for the credit do not claim it. At the same time, there are millions of Americans who have claimed the credit in error, many of whom simply don’t understand the criteria."

Broadband in America, 2007: NTIA Releases New Report

Broadband in America, 2007: NTIA Releases New Report: "WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today released the report, 'Networked Nation: Broadband in America, 2007,' that highlights the dramatic growth of broadband in the United States. The report shows that the Administration’s technology, regulatory and fiscal policies have stimulated innovation and competition, and encouraged investment in the U.S. broadband market contributing to significantly increased accessibility of broadband services."

Government Jobs: MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors

Government Jobs: MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced the availability of additional metal and nonmetal mine inspector positions for duty stations in Mesa, Ariz.; Denver, Colo.; Topeka, Kan.; Helena, Mont.; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Interested citizens should register and apply online through MSHA's Web site prior to the Feb. 25 deadline. MSHA is recruiting for general and electrical positions under the agency's ongoing Mine Inspector Career Trainee Program."

Internet Pagejacking: FTC Asks Court to Hold Internet Pagejacking Defendants in Contempt

Internet Pagejacking: FTC Asks Court to Hold Internet Pagejacking Defendants in Contempt: "The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U.S. district court to hold three Internet pagejackers in contempt and order them to give up their ill-gotten gains for violating a previous order barring their unfair and deceptive practices."

CDC Update: HIV Prevalence in the U.S. Household Population

CDC Update: HIV Prevalence in the U.S. Household Population: "Approximately half of 1 percent (0.47 percent) of the U.S. household population between the ages of 18 and 49 are living with HIV, according to estimates from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) based on surveys conducted between 1999-2006."

Summer Undergraduate Internship 2008 - Environmental Health

Summer Undergraduate Internship 2008 - Environmental Health: "CDC invites qualified applicants to apply for a ten week summer program for in Environmental Public Health at the National Center for Environmental Health /Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a 10 week paid summer internship for undergraduate students passionate about the environment, about health, and about the link between the two."