NTSB Adds Restricted Cell Phone Use, EMS Safety To 2009 Most Wanted List Of Safety Improvements; Positive Train Control Removed After 18 Years On The List

The National Transportation Safety Board today issued its 2009 Federal Most Wanted List of safety improvements.  Newly added to the list of 15 areas of concern were: Improve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Flight Operations, Restrict the Use of Cell Phones by motorcoach drivers, and require Electronic On-Board Recorders by all motor carriers.  NTSB Adds Restricted Cell Phone Use, EMS Safety To 2009 Most Wanted List Of Safety Improvements; Positive Train Control Removed After 18 Years On The List

Mutual Fund Regulatory Filings to Be Available to Investors Online

The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted rule revisions to require that mutual funds and other companies seeking exemptions under the Investment Company Act submit their applications electronically. Mutual Fund Regulatory Filings to Be Available to Investors Online

Hurricane Gustav Victims Can Get Help With Many Disaster Expenses

Mississippians, who suffered damages or losses from Hurricane Gustav and who are not eligible for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), may be referred to FEMA's Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program to help with disaster-related expenses. Hurricane Gustav Victims Can Get Help With Many Disaster Expenses

Earthquakes? Don't be Scared; Be Prepared

What if you knew that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would happen in less than three weeks? In a new video interview, USGS earthquake scientist Dr. Lucy Jones explains that millions of Southern Californians will be preparing as if they do know, thanks to the Great Southern California ShakeOut. Earthquakes? Don't be Scared; Be Prepared

Halloween Shoppers Beware! Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions

The Halloween season spells big business for the cosmetic contact lens industry, as consumers shop for just the right lenses to play the part of a mummy or vampire, or to change the color of their eyes for the evening. Halloween Shoppers Beware! Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions

Buying a Foreclosed Home? Uncle Sam Shows You How

Are you fascinated by the home makeover television programs that show the excitement of buying and renovating a foreclosed home? Have you seen foreclosed homes in your city that look like a good buy? Before you go out to the next courthouse auction to buy your next home or dream of flipping that house for major profits, be sure to do your homework. Buying a Foreclosed Home? Uncle Sam Shows You How

Hate Crimes 2007: FBI Releases Report

Hate crimes like these are a sad reality for our country, and each year, the FBI crunches a lot of numbers to get our arms around these crimes as relayed to us by thousands of our law enforcement partners nationwide. Hate Crimes 2007: FBI releases Report

Same-Sex Teen Harassment: EEOC Settles Suit

EEOC Settles Suit for Young Men Who Were Sexually Abused at Hotel Chain. Same-Sex Teen Harassment: EEOC Settles Suit

Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide

To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide

Update: Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability

Microsoft has released updates that address a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability

IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus checks totaling about $163 million and more than 104,000 regular refund checks totaling about $103 million that were returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers

FBI Seeking Information about Threatening Hoax Letters

Today the FBI issued photographs of a threatening hoax letter and its envelope, one of more than 50 such letters received this week by financial institutions in at least 11 states. Many of the letters have contained an unknown powder substance. The letters have all been postmarked from Amarillo, Texas. FBI Seeking Information about Threatening Hoax Letters

47,700 Gas Grill Recalled

The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. 47,700 Gas Grill Recalled

2008 World Series Fun, Facts & Features

The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series beginning Wednesday, Oct. 22, in St. Petersburg, Fla. This will be the 104th edition of major league baseball’s best-of-seven championship series, marking the first World Series appearance for the American League champion Rays since entering the league in 1998. 2008 World Series Fun, Facts & Features

Phony Sweepstakes: Exploiting the FTC Name, Scammers Promise Phony Sweepstakes Prizes

In their latest effort to defraud the public, con artists claiming to work for the Federal Trade Commission are calling consumers and claiming that they have won a lottery or sweepstakes. Phony Sweepstakes: Exploiting the FTC Name, Scammers Promise Phony Sweepstakes Prizes

FBI Alert: Beware of a spam e-mail claming to come from the FBI Deputy Director.

 A spam e-mail claiming to be from FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole is currently being circulated. This attempt to defraud is the typical e-mail scam using the name and reputation of an FBI official to create an air of authenticity. Beware of a spam e-mail claming to come from the FBI Deputy Director.

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009

The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of lving adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for tax year 2009. IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009

IRS: 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits

For 2009, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen because of inflation adjustments announced today by the Internal Revenue Service. IRS: 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits

Business Opportunities in Egypt

With a real GDP growth of 7.1% in 2006-07, 7.5% the first nine months of 2008, and a population of 80.3 million -- Egypt offers great potential for U.S. companies. And that is precisely why, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service and the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Ex-Im Bank has organized the "Egypt-U.S. Finance Conference" on Wednesday, November 12, at the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel in Cairo. Business Opportunities in Egypt

Now Open: U.S. 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration

Applications for the 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program will be accepted from October 2 to December 1, 2008. Entries for the DV-2010 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Thursday, October 2, 2008, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Monday, December 1, 2008. 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration