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Announcements
FCC Launches Consumer Help Center
Starting today, consumers have a new, easy-to-use, Consumer Help Center that puts them within one click of all the information they want from the Federal Communications Commission.
Jul 27, 2010 - 12:36:49 PM
Insurance Related Press Releases
$100 Million Rate Reduction for Farmers Auto Insurance Customers
California Insurance Commissioner Poizner announced that hundreds of thousands of Farmers Insurance customers are eligible to receive an average rate reduction of 14.5 percent and a one time 10 percent insurance premium rebate, worth a combined total of up to $100 million.
Jul 27, 2010 - 12:32:13 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS Offers One-Time Special Filing Relief Program for Small Charities; Oct. 15 Deadline
Small nonprofit organizations at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they failed to file required returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009 can preserve their status by filing returns by Oct. 15, 2010, under a one-time relief program, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Jul 27, 2010 - 9:17:06 AM
DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
OSHA Update: PPE during oil spill beach cleanup operations
Workers who are on the beach, but are not going to come in direct contact with weathered oil, are not required to wear protective clothing. Any individual not wearing protective clothing should avoid coming in contact with the weathered oil.
Jul 26, 2010 - 10:42:51 PM
Housing and Mortgage News
Mortgage Relief Services: Marketers Banned from Selling Mortgage
Eight marketers are banned from selling mortgage modification or foreclosure relief services under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC alleged that the marketers charged homeowners up-front fees and falsely claimed they could get their mortgage loans modified or prevent foreclosure on their homes.
Jul 26, 2010 - 10:34:01 PM
Announcements
Sex Offenders in San Diego: Results of Operation Watchdog to Keep Tabs on Hundreds of Registered Sex Offenders
Because of sex offenders' propensity to reoffend, keeping tabs on them is crucial to protecting the public," Brown said. "As in many things, the price of safety is constant vigilance, and my office is committed to providing that....
Jul 16, 2010 - 8:07:12 AM
Health News | Health Resources
Suicide Attempts Constitute a Significant Portion of Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Department Visits
Nearly 1 in 10 drug-related hospital emergency department visits made by adolescents involved suicide attempts - with females making more than 72 percent of these attempts.
Jul 16, 2010 - 8:01:13 AM
Announcements
Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit: Terminix Agrees to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Exterminator Forced Pregnant Technician to Take Medical Leave, Then Fired Her, Federal Agency Charged
Jul 9, 2010 - 8:34:34 AM
Announcements
2010 Updates on Employment Law Seminar
This program will examine State and Federal legislation and case law on Wage and hour Claims/Overtime, Exempt v. Non-Exempt Status, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Claims, Terminations, Discrimination, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation issues, and much more!
Jul 8, 2010 - 3:05:40 PM
Health News | Health Resources
Gulf Oil Spill 2010: Information for Parents
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working together to continue monitoring the levels of oil and oil dispersants in the environment. If we begin to find levels that are likely to be harmful, we will tell the public.
Jul 8, 2010 - 10:50:51 AM
Announcements
Freedom of Young Media Journal Contest
Young journalists (30 years of age and younger) are invited to upload their articles, video, audio, photo, and PDF files to Youthmedia.eu and AYCN.net [The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) Young Communicators Network], two social networks for young media makers from Asia and Europe.
Jul 8, 2010 - 10:45:51 AM
Announcements
CDPH WARNS: DON’T EAT SPICY MANGO CANDY FROM INDIA
Recent CDPH analysis of this candy determined that it contained as much as 0.29 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.
Jul 8, 2010 - 9:51:48 AM
IRS Tax Tips
Government Jobs: IRS Highlights Job Opportunities for New Grads on YouTube
The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS
Jul 8, 2010 - 9:48:24 AM
IRS Tax Tips
Nine Tips on the 10 Percent Tax on Tanning Services
Starting July 1, 2010, many businesses offering tanning services must collect a 10 percent excise tax on the tanning services they provide. This excise tax requirement is part of the Affordable Care Act that was enacted in March 2010.
Jul 5, 2010 - 6:17:51 PM
Insurance Related Press Releases
Aetna Withdraws Rate Hike Filing After California Finds Major Math Errors
First, we found major problems with the Anthem Blue Cross rate filing," said Commissioner Poizner. "Now, additional scrutiny has revealed that Aetna's filing has significant mathematical errors.
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:34:28 PM
Insurance Related Press Releases
I.I.I. Issues Video On Protecting Homes From Lightning Strikes
Homeowners investing anywhere from $1,500 to $4,500 can significantly diminish the chances that their dwelling or its occupants will be harmed because of a lightning strike, according to the
Insurance Information Institute
(I.I.I.)
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:23:26 PM
FEMA Announcements
Monday Is Registration Deadline For Disaster Assistance
Survivors of the April 23-24 Mississippi tornadoes and severe storms have only a few days left to register for state and federal assistance.
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:15:41 PM
IRS Tax Tips
Att: Oil Spill Victims: IRS Provides Tax Help, Guidance to Gulf Oil Spill Victims on July 17
The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance to individuals and businesses affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and announced a number of new efforts to help affected taxpayers, including a special Gulf Coast Assistance Day on July 17.
Jun 25, 2010 - 11:16:04 AM
Health News | Health Resources
Recruiting Participants for Substance Abuse Web-based Videoconferencing
This research is being done to compare the effectiveness of standard on-site, in-person counseling with Internet web-based videoconferencing (e-therapy) in drug-dependent patients in opioid-agonist treatment programs. The study is looking to see if there are any differences in satisfaction or in treatment outcome if counseling sessions are given by e-therapy compared to standard, in-person counseling given in the clinic.
Jun 23, 2010 - 10:36:33 AM
Announcements
Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill: Feds Introduce Online Mapping Tool
NOAA launched a website
to answer those questions with clarity and transparency -- a one-stop shop for detailed near-real-time information about the response to the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill.
Jun 23, 2010 - 10:22:16 AM
Announcements
U.S. Postal Service: New Mailing Rules for Tobacco Products Set for Summer
The Postal Service will no longer be allowed to accept or transport packages containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products. The general mailability ban will extend to cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco. The prohibition does not include cigars.
Jun 22, 2010 - 1:29:31 PM
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Toyota's Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil Penalty
By failing to report known safety problems as it is required to do under the law, Toyota put consumers at risk," said Secretary LaHood. "I am pleased that Toyota has accepted responsibility for violating its legal obligations to report any defects promptly.
Jun 22, 2010 - 12:35:20 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS Begins Accepting Applications for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that small firms may now begin applying for certification for tax credits or grants available under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program, created by the Affordable Care Act.
Jun 22, 2010 - 12:24:26 PM
Health News | Health Resources
Substance Abuse: Sharp Increase of Older Americans Being Admitted for Substances such as Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana
New admissions data show sharp increase in the proportion of older Americans being treated for illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana
Jun 17, 2010 - 9:43:54 PM
Announcements
Men's Health:10 TIPS FOR MEN’S HEALTH WEEK
Regular doctor check-ups, plenty of exercise, healthy eating and disease screening can add years and quality to a man’s life. That’s why, during this National Men's Health Week leading up to Father’s Day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is sharing top health tips to keep men healthy.
Jun 17, 2010 - 9:39:42 PM
