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

Updated SAMHSA Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available

A new, updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2008 provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five U.S. territories.  Updated SAMHSA Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available

Suicide Prevention Grants: SAMHSA Accepting Grant Applications

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up grants. Suicide Prevention Grants: SAMHSA Accepting Grant Applications

Student Financial Assistance Program Webinar June 17

This letter announces a live Internet briefing, to be conducted by Department of Education student aid policy staff, on recent changes made to the Title IV federal student financial assistance programs. Student Financial Assistance Program Webinar June 17

Prescription Drug Abuse: California Launches Online Technology To Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: California Launch Online Technology To Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a plan to create an online prescription drug database so that authorized doctors and pharmacies can stop drug dealers and addicts who collect dangerous narcotics from multiple doctors.

CRIME STATISTICS 2007, The FBI Reports

So far, so good. The preliminary Crime in the United States statistics for 2007 show that the number of violent crimes and property crimes nationwide both fell during the year.  CRIME STATISTICS 2007, The FBI Reports

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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