NTIA and RUS will be accepting applications for loans, grants and loan/grant
combinations to be awarded by each agency under a single application form. This
collaborative approach will ensure that the agencies' activities are
complementary and integrated, make the best use of taxpayer funds and make it
easier for applicants to apply for funding. This is the first of three rounds of
funding the Agriculture and Commerce Departments will provide.
Announcements GO-Get Outdoors to Celebrate the Fourth of July Still looking for something to do for the Fourth of July weekend, but can't
afford to spend a whole lot of money or travel too far from home? Then "GO-Get
Outdoors" at your Michigan state parks and recreation areas and take advantage
of some of the events and money saving programs being offered this summer.
Settles charges that it delivered fewer calling minutes than advertised,
charged consumers hidden fees, and charged for calls that never connected
Jun 29, 2009 - 11:28:42 AM
Law Enforcement Actions Tracking an Online Threat: The FBI Reports Tip number 2136079 flashed on one of our Submit a Crime
Tip computer screens January 12, 2009, eight days before the
inauguration of Barack Obama: "I'm going to assassinate the new
president of the United States of America,” the message said in all
capital letters, followed by hundreds of exclamation marks. And there
was a P.S.: "YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING…."
Announcements Bogus Computer Scans: Have you been a victim? Two defendants in a case involving a massive "scareware" scheme will settle
Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising and forfeit more than
$100,000 in assets that were frozen last year at the Commission’s request.
Jun 25, 2009 - 12:06:37 PM
Announcements Churches at Risk in Bogus Opportunity Scam Con artists are hawking what they claim is a golden opportunity for churches:
Free equipment or services. Often targeting African American churches, these
scammers may profess a shared faith, culture, or concern for the community to
gain the trust of the church staff.
Environmental News | Science News Update: OPEC Revenues Fact Sheet Based on projections from the EIA June 2009 Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO), members of the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC) could earn
$530 billion of net oil export revenues in
2009 and
$620 billion in
2010.
Jun 12, 2009 - 7:24:33 AM
Announcements U.S. Postal Service: Deeper Discounts on Postal Service Products In a Lobby Near You Out with the old, in with the new. That’s the
approach the U.S. Postal Service is taking in restocking the retail products it
sells in Post Office lobbies across the country. What this clean sweep means to
customers is a 50 percent discount on select in-stock USPS-branded merchandise
such as matted and framed artwork and stuffed animals.
Going Green generally
means practicing an environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible
lifestyle as well as decision making, which can help protect the environment and
sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.
Jun 10, 2009 - 7:22:13 PM
Announcements New U.S. Postal Stamps Address Specific Mailing Needs Several of this summer’s new stamps provide
customers a
variety of options — from celebrating good news, to mailing
unusual-sized greeting cards and letters to Mexico and other international
locations.
Announcements 5 Days And Counting To DTV Transition With hurricane season upon us, it is more important than ever to make the switch to digital television and ensure your household is prepared with proper access to television weather and other emergency information.
Jun 8, 2009 - 1:21:18 PM
Announcements Lebanese Elections The United States congratulates the Lebanese people for carrying out a
peaceful national election yesterday, a critical step towards Lebanon’s rightful
achievement of true independence and sovereignty. We will continue to support a
sovereign and independent Lebanon.
variety of options — from celebrating good news, to mailing
unusual-sized greeting cards and letters to Mexico and other international
locations.