Metabolic Study of Sleep Apnea in Men and Women, Recruiting Participants

The purpose of this study is to look at the metabolic (use of energy) and hormonal features of sleep problems in men and women.
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Federal Aid Programs For California Emergency Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for California.
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President Declares Emergency Disaster For California

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared an emergency exists in the state of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on June 20, 2008 and continuing.
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IRS Launches Four New Life Cycles on IRS.gov to Help Tax-Exempt

The Internal Revenue Service today launched four new "Life Cycles" - Web-based information tools - to help guide tax-exempt organizations through the federal tax rules and requirements that pertain to them.
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

An estimated 250,000 people in the United States have HIV and are not aware of it. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status, and to gain knowledge to take control of their health and their lives.  June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

Hear Latest Watches, Warnings With A NOAA Weather Radio

The severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this month and the damage they caused serve as reminders of the importance of being prepared when it comes to bad weather. One of the essential preparedness items your family should have is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio. Hear Latest Watches, Warnings With A NOAA Weather Radio

102,000 Toy Helicopters Recalled Due to Fire Risk

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. 102,000 Toy Helicopters Recalled Due to Fire Risk

Payday Loan Lead Generators Settle FTC Charges

Two payday loan lead generators have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their Internet advertising stated payday loan costs and repayment periods without disclosing annual percentage rate (APR) information as federal law requires. Payday Loan Lead Generators Settle FTC Charges

Sweepstakes Scammers: FTC Warns Against Sweepstakes Scammers Posing as Government Officials

Putting a new twist on an old scam, con artists are posing as government officials when they tell consumers they have won a sweepstakes prize. Crooks also take advantage of Internet technology, which can make it appear that they are calling from Washington, DC. Sweepstakes Scammers: FTC Warns Against Sweepstakes Scammers Posing as Government Officials

IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening in African American Men, Recruiting Participants

Screening may help doctors find prostate cancer sooner, when it may be easier to treat. This research study is looking at whether patients who are being screened for prostate cancer have been previously screened. Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening in African American Men, Recruiting Participants

Economic Stimulus: IRS Launches Summer Push to Reach Retirees and Disabled Veterans

The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new summer campaign to reach those retirees and disabled veterans who qualify for the economic stimulus payment but have not filed to claim it. New statistics released today indicate about 74 percent in this group are accounted for in the stimulus payments currently being sent, leaving about 5.2 million potential recipients remaining. Economic Stimulus: IRS Launches Summer Push to Reach Retirees and Disabled Veterans Who Have Yet to File for Their Economic Stimulus Payments

Update On Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Certain Types Of Tomatoes

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed two additional California cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes.  The individuals are residents of San Diego county. Update On Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Certain Types Of Tomatoes

Malicious Mortgage Fraud More Than 400 Charged Nationwide

Operation Malicious Mortgage, a massive multiagency takedown of mortgage fraud schemes involving more than 400 defendants nationwide who have been charged over the past three and a half months. Malicious Mortgage Fraud More Than 400 Charged Nationwide

Fake Cancer Cures: FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures

Warning Letters have been sent to 23 U.S. companies and two foreign individuals marketing a wide range of products fraudulently claiming to prevent and cure cancer, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today. The FDA also warns North American consumers against using or purchasing the products, which include tablets, teas, tonics, black salves, and creams, and are sold under various names on the Internet. Fake Cancer Cures: FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures

FHA Reaching Out To 675,000 At-Risk Homeowners In Second Phase Of Direct Mail Campaign

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners urged to consider safer, more affordable FHA-backed mortgages. FHA Reaching Out To 675,000 At-Risk Homeowners In Second Phase Of Direct Mail Campaign

Domain Registrations Scam: FTC Halts Cross Border Con Artists

Thousands of Small Businesses and Nonprofits Billed for Domain Registrations They Didn't Get -Domain Registrations Scam: FTC Halts Cross Border Con Artists

Phishing Attacks - FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Targeting Users of EPPI Cards

The FBI and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), have received reports of phishing attacks targeting users of EPPICards. The EPPICard is similar to a debit card. EPPICards are issued by a state agency for the purpose of receiving child-support payments. The cards are currently used in 15 states. FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Targeting Users of EPPI Cards

RN, LVN, PT Staff Contract Opportunity

The State of California is soliciting  contract services for a contractor(s) to provide temporary/Relief RN(s), LVN(s), and PT(s) to provide medical, surgical, and specialty services such as emergency medicine, psychiatric or nursing care, etc. to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the care of patients at Coalinga State Hospital (CSH). Temporary/Relief RN, LVN, PT services shall be used only when patient acuity levels or appropriate staffing levels cannot be maintained with civil services staff. Temporary RN, LVN, PT Staff Contract Opportunity

FTC Testifies on Spyware

The Federal Trade Commission today told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that legislation authorizing the Commission to seek civil penalties in spyware cases could add a potent remedy to those otherwise available to the Commission. FTC Testifies on Spyware