U.S. Customs Job Fair held in El Centro California: Nov 7

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a CBP officer recruiting event on November 7, at the One Stop Employment Center located at 2695 South 4th Street, Building D, in El Centro, Calif. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. U.S. Customs Job Fair held in El Centro California: Nov 7

Mortgage Broker Indicted In Million Dollar Mortgage

A broker operating Motown Mortgage Group, has been indicted and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering arising from an alleged scheme to defraud residential mortgage lenders, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle and FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge Andrew R. Bland III announced today. Mortgage Broker Indicted In Million Dollar Mortgage

Lead Paint Violations: Two Real Estate Corporations Charged With Failing to Warn about Lead

The corporate owners of numerous Coldwell Banker real estate brokerage offices in southern Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island face civil penalties for over 100 violations of lead paint disclosure rules. Lead Paint Violations: Two Real Estate Corporations Charged With Failing to Warn about Lead

U.S.DOT Unveils Automatic Vehicle Safety Recall Notification Service

Vehicle owners across the nation can be instantly informed of a safety recall under a new automated alert system announced today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters.  U.S.DOT Unveils Automatic Vehicle Safety Recall Notification Service

Conforming Loan Limit for U.S. To Remain $417,000 In 2009; DIFFERENT LIMITS IN SOME AREAS

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit will remain $417,000 for 2009 for most areas in the U.S. but specified higher limits in certain cities and counties. The conforming loan limit is the maximum size of loans that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase in 2009. Conforming Loan Limit for U.S. To Remain $417,000 In 2009; DIFFERENT LIMITS IN SOME AREAS

Visa Waiver Program Expansion - VWP travel begins November 17

President Bush announced the imminent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to include the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Korea and the Slovak Republic. However, the United States must still complete certain internal steps required by statute before we can complete VWP expansion. Visa Waiver Program Expansion - VWP travel begins November 17

Grant Notice: DHS Announces Over $3 Billion In Preparedness Grant Programs

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency today released Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Application Guidance for 14 federal grant programs, totaling more than $3 billion available in federal funding to assist state and local governments in strengthening community preparedness.  Grant Notice: DHS Announces Over $3 Billion In Preparedness Grant Programs

DisasterAssistance.gov to Launch on December 31 2008

The DAIP process will start with disaster victims visiting DisasterAssistance.gov and answering a series of questions to determine the appropriate disaster assistance benefit programs for their situation. No personal identifying information will be requested during this screening. After the initial screening, individuals will be presented with a list of benefit programs for which they may be eligible. Then they will be offered the option to apply immediately for those programs. Applicants will also have the opportunity to check the status of their applications over time. DisasterAssistance.gov to Launch on December 31 2008

Chrysler Launches New Hybrids, then Cancels Production

In a sign of these strange economic times, Chrysler LLC is simultaneously preparing to launch its first hybrid vehicles and to shut down their production. Chrysler Launches New Hybrids, then Cancels Production

Learn About the U.S. Economic Crisis

The United States is in the midst of a serious financial crisis. A plan to address the crisis was proposed through the...  Learn About the Economic Crisis 

International Shipping is Easy Online

WASHINGTON, DC --IIs  a long way to Tipperary, or Tokyo or Tasmania. When mailing holiday gifts, faraway family and friends can be as close as a personal computer -making it easy to mail to places far from home from your home.  U.S. Postal:International Shipping is Easy Online

Free Crisis Counseling For Texans Affected By Hurricane Ike

Often, after a major disaster, people who suffered losses and damage to their homes or businesses just need someone to talk to, especially if they are feeling confused, anxious or angry. Free Crisis Counseling For Texans Affected By Hurricane Ike

OSHA Update: Three New Safety and Health Information Bulletins Available on OSHA's Web Site

OSHA Update: Three New Safety and Health Information Bulletins Available on OSHA's Web Site
OSHA's latest Safety and Health Information Bulletins (SHIBs) highlight specific workplace hazards and ways to minimize the potential for serious or fatal injuries. OSHA Update: Three New Safety and Health Information Bulletins Available on OSHA's Web Site

FTC Launches New Web Site for Kids

The Federal Trade Commission today launched a new Web site to introduce kids to key consumer and business concepts. Set in a shopping mall takes kids on an experiential journey that presents the FTC’s mission and its important role in American commerce. Kids under 12 are reported to spend billions of dollars on goods and services every year. FTC Launches New Web Site for Kids

Foreclosure Prevention: HUD Modernizes Online Guide For Avoiding Foreclosure

WASHINGTON - Do you need help finding a housing counselor or contacting your lender? Or do you want more information about mortgage refinance options offered by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? Americans are able to do all this and more thanks to an updated website developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Foreclosure Prevention: HUD Modernizes Online Guide For Avoiding Foreclosure

Prevention of Relapse to Cocaine Use: Recruiting Partcipants

This study will evaluate whether, compared to placebo, aripiprazole increases the time to relapse to cocaine use in abstinent polydrug users in methadone maintenance therapy. Prevention of Relapse to Cocaine Use: Recruiting Participants

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