June is Cancer Survivorship Month

In June we focus attention on the needs of cancer survivors. As the population of cancer survivors continues to increase, CDC is working with national, state, and local partners to create and implement strategies to help the millions of people in the US who live with, through, and beyond cancer.
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Online Training Program for Exporters

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry (BIS) today unveiled additional training modules to complete its series on the basics of export control available at the BIS Online Training Room training room.  More than twenty thousand visitors have viewed one or more of the initial group of modules since the training room was unveiled in March.
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Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Slated for June 7-8

Michigan's annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend has been scheduled for June 7-8, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. For these two days only, residents and non-residents alike can fish without purchasing a fishing license, though all other regulations that govern fishing in Michigan still apply
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Online Training Program for Exporters

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry (BIS) today unveiled additional training modules to complete its series on the basics of export control available at the BIS Online Training Room training room.  More than twenty thousand visitors have viewed one or more of the initial group of modules since the training room was unveiled in March.  Online Training Program for Exporters

Lebanon Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens

This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns.  The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon.  Americans who live and work in Lebanon presently should understand that they are accepting risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued on May 19, 2008.
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Internet Loan Scams: Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance Issues Warning

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is issuing a warning of yet another scam targeting consumers who use Internet-based companies to borrow money. This time, a company calling itself Penbrook Financial Group, which lists its address as 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front "collateral payments" in advance of funding a loan.
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1st: CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dangers After the Storm

June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm.
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