Labor Day 2006: Statistics on the American Worker - Strong, Competitive and Growing

Labor Day 2006: Statistics on the American Worker - Strong, Competitive and Growing: "On Labor Day 2006, our nation's economy is strong and growing. Unemployment is low, job opportunities are expanding, and compensation is rising. But more still needs to be done to keep America's workforce the most competitive and innovative in the world. "

Verizon And Bellsouth Eliminate Imposed DSL Fees: FCC Statement

Verizon And Bellsouth Eliminate Imposed DSL Fees: FCC Statement: "I am pleased that both Verizon and BellSouth have eliminated fees recently imposed on their DSL customers. Consumers should receive the benefits of the Commission's action last summer to remove regulations imposed on DSL service. The continued deployment of broadband at affordable prices for consumers remains my top priority as Chairman.'"

Obesity in Men Linked to Infertility

Obesity in Men Linked to Infertility: "Men with increased body mass index (BMI) were significantly more likely to be infertile than normal-weight men, according to research conducted at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health"

U.S. Labor Department Sues Houston Drywall Firm to Recover over $500,000 in Back Wages for Employees Working on Mississippi Gulf Coast

U.S. Labor Department Sues Houston Drywall Firm to Recover over $500,000 in Back Wages for Employees Working on Mississippi Gulf Coast: "The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has sued Benitez Drywall LLC, a Houston-based drywall company, and its owners for alleged violations of the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division following an investigation by the department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD). Back wages are expected to exceed $500,000 for more than 500 construction workers. Also named in the department's lawsuit are Ruben Benitez, president of the company and Hoguer Benitez, vice president."

FDIC Makes Public July Enforcement Actions against Banks and individuals

FDIC Makes Public July Enforcement Actions against Banks and individuals: "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in July. No administrative hearings are scheduled for September."

FEMA Warns Of Inland Flooding From Tropical Depression Ernesto

FEMA Warns Of Inland Flooding From Tropical Depression Ernesto: "WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warns that Ernesto still remains a threat and residents should be aware of inland flooding and other dangers after the storm passes. Federal and state officials remind people in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and other states along the East Coast to continue to monitor weather forecasts."

Fraud Alert: Hurricane Season and Phishing Sites

Fraud Alert: Hurricane Season and Phishing Sites: "Phishing emails may appear as requests for donations from a charitable organization asking the users to click on a link that will then take them to a fraudulent web site that appears to be a legitimate charity. The users are then asked to provide personal information that can further expose them to future compromises."

Teen drivers' crash rates go down significantly under provisions of California's graduated licensing law

Teen drivers' crash rates go down significantly under provisions of California's graduated licensing law: "The main finding of a new evaluation of graduated licensing is a 23 percent overall reduction in the per-capita crash involvement rate of 16-year-old drivers in California. Crashes went down more in the high-risk situations specifically addressed by graduated licensing — nighttime crash rates went down 27 percent, and crash rates with teen passengers decreased 38 percent. The study was conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety"

Race Discrimination: Retailer Target Corporation Must Face Trial on Race Discrimination Charges

Race Discrimination: Retailer Target Corporation Must Face Trial on Race Discrimination Charges: "The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago has reversed a lower federal court in Milwaukee and ruled that an U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) race discrimination suit against the giant retailer Target Corporation should go to trial. The appeals court found that the EEOC had presented sufficient evidence -- that Target refused to hire four African American applicants for entry-level management positions because of their race -- to require a full trial. The court also held that a trial was required on the issue of whether Target had destroyed employment applications in bad faith, and whether its changed policies with respect to retaining records were sufficient. "

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time: "Four of every 10 obesity surgery patients develop a complication, such as a hernia, within 6 months of leaving the hospital, according to a new study by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The study is the most extensive to date on post-surgical complications from obesity operations based on insurance claims data."

Tribal Leaders Face Arraignment on Theft, Tax and Obstruction of Justice Charges

Tribal Leaders Face Arraignment on Theft, Tax and Obstruction of Justice Charges: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer and U.S. Attorney Kevin V. Ryan today announced seven former officials of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will be arraigned Wednesday on 39 federal counts of theft and misuse of tribal casino funds, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, tax evasion and failure to file tax returns."

Strattera Treatment in Adults With ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) NOS

Strattera Treatment in Adults With ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) NOS: "This is an open-label study with daily doses up to 144mg/day Strattera in the treatment of adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. We hypothesize ADHD symptomatology in adults with ADHD NOS will be responsive to Strattera treatment and Strattera treatment (in doses of up to 120 mg / day or 1.5 mg/kg/day, whichever is less) in adults with ADHD NOS will be safe and well tolerated. "

Warning: Identity Thieves Target Young People, Too

Warning: Identity Thieves Target Young People, Too: "You've probably heard or read about 'identity theft,' which happens when someone learns enough private information about another person to be able to withdraw money from a bank account or obtain a new credit card in that other person's name and use it for purchases that will not be paid for. But did you know that adults aren't the only people whose identity is being used by ID thieves?"

Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared to Calorie and Fat Restricted Diet

Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared to Calorie and Fat Restricted Diet: "This study is designed to address the hypothesis that in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), a low carbohydrate diet not specifically restricted in calories compared to low fat, caloric restricted diet over 24 months will cause 5% greater reduction in body weight in patients with obesity and type 2 DM, be safe, and will not have any detrimental effects on serum lipid concentrations. "

Author Outlines Strategy for Landing Scholarships

Author Outlines Strategy for Landing Scholarships: "Charles J. Phillips went to college for free. Now he shares the secrets of just how he did it in his new book, College: Why Should You Pay for It? I Didn’t"

Order Prohibits Debt Reduction Companies from Operating Without A License

Order Prohibits Debt Reduction Companies from Operating Without A License: "Companies must lawfully operate to serve more than 3,100 debt-ridden customers in California "

Travel Alert: Israel, the West Bank And Gaza Travel Warning for American Citizens

Travel Alert: Israel, the West Bank And Gaza Travel Warning for American Citizens: "This Travel Warning is being issued to update information on the general security environment in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and to reiterate threats to American citizens and U.S. interests in those locations. The security situation in northern Israel has improved, with a halt to rocket firing into Israel from southern Lebanon following the August 14 cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizballah as called for by UN Security Council Resolution 1701. While the cessation of hostilities largely has been honored by both sides, the situation remains tense and a possible resumption of sporadic violence cannot be ruled out. "

Travel Alert: Israel, the West Bank And Gaza Travel Warning for American Citizens

Travel Alert: Israel, the West Bank And Gaza Travel Warning for American Citizens: "This Travel Warning is being issued to update information on the general security environment in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and to reiterate threats to American citizens and U.S. interests in those locations. The security situation in northern Israel has improved, with a halt to rocket firing into Israel from southern Lebanon following the August 14 cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizballah as called for by UN Security Council Resolution 1701. While the cessation of hostilities largely has been honored by both sides, the situation remains tense and a possible resumption of sporadic violence cannot be ruled out. "

SAMHSA and Ad Council Launch New Ads to Offer Mental Health Services to Hurricane Survivors

SAMHSA and Ad Council Launch New Ads to Offer Mental Health Services to Hurricane Survivors: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Ad Council today launched a series of new national public service print and billboard ads to encourage individuals who may be experiencing psychological distress from last year’s hurricanes to seek mental health services. The PSAs, the latest ads created for the Hurricane Mental Health Awareness Campaign, are being distributed to media outlets nationwide this week to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina"

EEOC Settles Sex And Race Suit Against S & Z Tool & Die - $940,000 Settlement To Be Shared Among Class of African Americans and Women Denied Hire

EEOC Settles Sex And Race Suit Against S & Z Tool & Die - $940,000 Settlement To Be Shared Among Class of African Americans and Women Denied Hire: "The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Friday that it had resolved its lawsuit charging that S & Z Tool & Die Co. discriminated against African American and female applicants in hiring due to their race and sex."