Spring Ahead To Prepare For Disasters!

Spring Ahead To Prepare For Disasters!: "The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages all Americans to use the change to daylight savings time this weekend as a reminder to implement emergency preparedness measures to address all hazards including fire safety precautions that will keep you and your family safe at home. For years, fire departments and safety officials have worked to remind citizens as they move their clocks ahead, to also change those smoke alarm batteries through their homes."

WALGREENS SUED FOR JOB BIAS AGAINST BLACKS

WALGREENS SUED FOR JOB BIAS AGAINST BLACKS: "EEOC Says Pharmacy Giant Makes Store Assignments and Denies Promotions Based on Race; Thousands of African American Managers and Professionals May Be Affected"

Substance Abuse Treatment: Training Manual Teaches Strategies to Motivate Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance Abuse Treatment: Training Manual Teaches Strategies to Motivate Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment: "Enhancing Motivation for Change Inservice Training, which gives new substance abuse counselors the basics on motivating clients, is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration."

IRS Has $2.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2003 Tax Return

IRS Has $2.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2003 Tax Return: "Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $2.2 billion are awaiting about 1.8 million people who failed to file a federal income tax return for 2003, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, in order to collect the money, a return for 2003 must be filed with an IRS office no later than Tuesday, April 17, 2007."

Grant Notice for Public Telecommunications Matching Grant Program: Deadline, April 6, 2007

Grant Notice for Public Telecommunications Matching Grant Program: Deadline, April 6, 2007: "The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities in order to: (1) extend delivery of services to as many citizens as possible by the most cost-effective means, including use of broadcast and non-broadcast technologies; (2) increase public telecommunications services and facilities available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women; (3) strengthen the capability of existing public television and radio stations to provide public telecommunications services to the public."

IRS Tax Tip: Claiming the Child Tax Credit

IRS Tax Tip: Claiming the Child Tax Credit: "With the Child Tax Credit, you may be able to reduce the federal income tax you owe by up to $1,000 for each qualifying child under the age of 17."