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CDC Recommends Shingles VaccinePeople age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain...New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage D...More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity?an important health strategy for managing diabetes...Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infan...Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immuni...More Than Twenty Percent of Children Not Fully Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Disease
Precision Foods Inc. Recalls Madagascar Vanilla Cocoa Because of Possible Hea...Precision Foods Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, is recalling certain Madagascar Vanilla cocoa as a precaution given that the potential exists that the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall of Some Meijer Brand Instant Non-fat Dry Mi...Meijer has initiated a voluntary recall of one type of its Meijer Brand Instant Non-fat Dry Milk because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.CPI Foods, Inc Recalls Non Fat Dry Milk Because of Possible Health RiskCPI Foods, Inc of Dallas, TX is recalling approximately 15,000 (net wt. 20g) packets of non fat dry milk because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.NOW Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Whey Protein ConcentrateNOW Foods has issued a voluntary recall for NOW Foods products containing whey protein concentrate due to potential Salmonella contamination. This is an extension of the voluntary recall being conducted by the company?s supplier Plainview Milk Products Cooperative.
Duncan Challenges NEA to Accelerate School ReformsSecretary Arne Duncan praised the National Education Association for its effort to improve the quality of the education workforce and challenged the union to reevaluate some of its policies on compensating teachers and offering them job protections.$656 Million in Recovery Funds for AlabamaEducation Secretary Arne Duncan announced the availability of $656 million in recovery funds for Alabama to save teaching jobs and drive education reform.$129 Million in Recovery Funds for HawaiiEducation Secretary Arne Duncan announced the availability of $129 million in recovery funds for Hawaii to save teaching jobs and drive education reform.$2.7 Billion for States EarlyMore than $2.7 billion is being made available early to help states as they face increasing budgetary pressures.
Situation in HondurasSenior Administration Official (July1): "oth the President and the Secretary have described events as a coup.... e are working with our partners in the OAS, through the Inter-American Democratic Charter, to try to fashion a resolution of this interruption of democratic and constitutional order.World Expo Shanghai 2010Secretary Clinton (July 1): "I am delighted that Commissioner General Villarreal has accepted this role. He has the background and stature required to ensure a strong United States presence at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Our national pavilion will showcase American business and technology, as well as cultures and values to foster stronger friendship between the American and Chinese peoples.The Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency SignedIRENA will engage governments around the world in promoting a rapid transition toward the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale. Our government’s participation is an important element of the Administration’s effort to support clean energy technologies and the development of low carbon economies to address global climate change and to advance our domestic and foreign policy objectives.Kosovo Signs World Bank and IMF AgreementsDeputy Secretary Steinberg (June 29): "The documents that you’ve just signed are documents to two of the most important international institutions that we have. The World Bank and the IMF reflect the cooperation of the broader international
Mercury Transits SunMark your calendar: On Wednesday, November 8, the planet Mercury will pass directly in front the Sun.Houston, We Have a SolutionNew research aboard the space station aims to adapt a tried-and-true repair tool to weightlessness.Membranes on MarsNew membranes developed by NASA-funded researchers could help people go to Mars--and clean the air here on Earth.Spooky Atomic ClocksNASA-supported researchers hope to improve high-precision clocks by entangling their atoms.
The July 2009 Small Business AdvocateThe July issue of The Small Business Advocate examines the economic recoveries from two previous recessions to pinpoint the likely source of future job growth. The issue also reports on important regulatory and legislative issues.Advocacy Recommends that FASB and IASB Develop Small Business Alternatives in...On June 30, 2009, the U.S. Small Business Administration?s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) filed a comment letter on a Discussion Paper issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), "Leases: Preliminary Views."Regulatory Alert - Federal Acquistion Regulation Payments Under Fixed-Price A...This rule proposes to revise FAR 52.232-10 to permit contracting officers to use their judgment regarding the amount of payment withhold to apply under fixed-price architecture-engineer contracts (based on an assessment of the contractor's performance under the contract) so that the withhold amount will be applied at the level necessary to protect the Government's interests. This is in contrast to the current requirement that contracting officers withhold 10 percent on all payments. The rule also makes several related editorial changes including one that clarifies that the contractor will be paid any unpaid balance due to include withheld amounts at the successful completion of the design work. This case originated from a recommendation in the Small Business Administration's Regulatory Review and Reform (r3) initiative. Comments are due by July 6, 2009.Advocacy Comment Conveys Small Business Concerns On EPA?s Proposal to Regulat...On June 23, 2009, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), discussing Advocacy?s concerns with EPA?s proposed rule, ?Proposed Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.?
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.This data product summarizes the extent of adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant genetically engineered crops in the United States. Data cover GE varieties of corn, cotton, and soybeans over the 2000-2009 period, by State.State Export DataAnnual estimates of U.S. exports by State and commodity group based on each States' share of U.S. agricultural production. These ERS estimates are based on two key sources of data. Export data are national-level Foreign Agricultural Trade of the United States (FATUS) data from USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, which are not separable by State. ERS also uses State-level historical production data from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service to determine State export shares for U.S. crops and livestock. Using these approximations, a State that is the largest producer of an agricultural commodity will also account for the largest share of U.S. exports of that commodity. Compared with other estimates, these estimates of State of export origin tend to be more accurate for agricultural commodities and do not inflate the relative exports from port States or undercount those of inland States.Food Security Assessment, 2008-09Food security in 70 developing countries is projected to deteriorate over the next decade, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. After rising nearly 11 percent from 2007 to 2008, the number of food-insecure people in the developing countries analyzed by ERS researchers is estimated to rise to 833 million in 2009, an almost 2-percent rise from 2008 to 2009. Despite a decline in food prices in late 2008, deteriorating purchasing power and food security are expected in 2009 because of the growing financial deficits and higher inflation that have occurred in recent years. Food-insecure people are defined as those consuming less than the nutritional target of 2,100 calories per day per person.DatelinERS NewsletterThe DatelinERS newsletter offers concise summaries of ERS reports and events with links to areas within our website. You can find it in our newsroom at www.ers.usda.gov/News/.
Former Top Rookie a Valuable PlayerDr.Pneumothorax detector could save livesResearchers at DOE's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a new medical diagnostic instrument to detect pneumothorax, a condition caused by air trapped in the space between the wall of the chest cavity and the lung.Full Story Latest Issues March 30, 2009 March 16, 2009 March 2, 2009 February 16, 2009 February 2, 2009 Janury 19, 2009 January 5, 2009 --> Smart robots help navigate smugglers' tunnels
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Researchers at Instrument Development Lab (IDL), part of DOE???s Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, are designing lightweight aerosol monitors as part of a long-term study of the possible causes of childhood asthma.A Graphene Transistor With a Tunable BandgapBy creating a bandgap in bilayer graphene, Feng Wang and his colleagues in the Materials Sciences Division at DOE???s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley have opened the way for practical electronic and photonic applications of this remarkable material. Full Story Lab researcher pushes new microelectronics technology Ushering in a novel method of microelectronic fabrication at Los Alamos National Laboratory is James Maxwell of Applied Electromagnetics. |
Obama Administration Offers $59 Million in Conditional Loan Guarantees to Bea...DOE has offered $59 million in conditional loan guarantees to Nordic Windpower USA and Beacon Power. Nordic Windpower's loan guarantee will support the expansion of its assembly plant in Pocatello, Idaho, while Beacon Power's loan guarantee will support a 20-megawatt flywheel-based energy storage plant in Stephentown, New York.President Obama Approves the Billion-Dollar "Cash for Clunkers" ActIf your gas-guzzling vehicle is on its last leg, but you've been putting off buying a new, more fuel-efficient car, new federal rebates of up to $4,500 might be the incentive you need to head to your local dealer. That's the thought behind a new federal program that runs from July 1 to October 31, or until the money runs out.DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 StatesThe states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program.DOE Delivers $304 Million in Recovery Act Funds for WeatherizationDOE has delivered more than $304 million in Recovery Act funds to Georgia, Illinois, and New York, allowing those states to improve the energy efficiency of 85,000 homes of families with low incomes.
Maine DEP Awarded $746K in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions an...(Boston, MassMassachusetts DEP Awarded $502K in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emis...(Boston, Mass. ? July 2, 2009) ? In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people across New England, EPA has awarded $502,500 to the Mass. DeptEPA and Business Group Reach Important Agreement concerning Timing of EPA Rev...Maine Turnpike Authority Awarded $1.2 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Redu...(Boston, Mass
USDA Forest Service Encourages Kids To Get OutdoorsIn an effort to reconnect kids with nature and attract new diverse communities to outdoor activities, the USDA Forest Service has partnered with state, local and federal land management agencies to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day ('GO Day') on June 13.USDA Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Economic Recovery Projects For Wood-...Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Wood-To-Energy and biomass utilization.Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Projects for Forest Road Maintenance and Assoc...Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for roads maintenance and decommissioning and associated watershed restoration.USDA's Forest Service Announces $50 Million to Conserve At Risk ForestsSince 1990, The Forest Legacy Program has worked with States and Partners to Conserve Almost 1.8 Million Acres of Open Space.
On the 4th of July, Overcoming America?s ChallengesThe President recounts America?s great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. Focusing on creating a clean energy economy comprehensive health reform, and an education system in need of change, the President pledges not to leave these decades-old problems to yet another generation to solve. July 3, 2009. (Public Domain)Weekly Address: Opening the Door to a Clean Energy EconomyThe President praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation will help America create green jobs, ensure clean air for our children, move towards energy independence and combat climate change. July 27, 2009. (Public Domain)Financial Reform to Protect ConsumersThe President explains his plan to address one of the major causes of the current economic crisis -- the breakdown of oversight leading to widespread abuses in the financial world. The new Consumer Financial Protection Agency will have the sole job of looking out for the financial interests of ordinary Americans by banning unfair practices and enforcing the rules. This is a cornerstone in America?s new economic foundation. (Public Domain)Health Care Reform, the Key to Our Fiscal FutureThe President has long noted that skyrocketing health care costs will be disastrous for our long term national debt unless we pass real reform. In this Weekly Address, the President also explains how he will cover the upfront costs of reform by eliminating overpayments to Medicaid and Medicare and driving down costs contributing to government?s health care expenditures across the board. (Public Domain)
Personal Income and Outlays, May 2009Personal income increased $167.1 billion, or 1.4 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $178.1 billion, or 1.6 percent, in May, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $25.1 billion, or 0.3 percent. In April, personal income increased $78.3 billion, or 0.7 percent, DPI increased $140.0 billion, or 1.3 percent, and PCE increased $1.0 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, based on revised estimates. The pattern of changes in personal income and in DPI reflect, in part, the pattern of increased government social benefit payments associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.U.S. Net International Investment Position at Yearend 2008The U.S. net international investment position at yearend 2008 was -$3,469.2 billion (preliminary), as the value of foreign investments in the United States continued to exceed the value of U.S. investments abroad (table 1). At yearend 2007, the U.S. net international investment position was -$2,139.9 billion (revised).Gross Domestic Product, 1st quarter 2009 (final) and Corporate ProfitsReal gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- decreased at an annual rate of 5.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009, (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to final estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP decreased 6.3 percent.State Quarterly Personal Income, 1st quarter 2008-1st quarter 2009U.S. personal income continued to decline in the first quarter of 2009, falling 0.5 percent and encompassing 37 states. In the fourth quarter of 2008, U.S. personal income fell 0.4 percent.
FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm DisorderThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat.FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is requiring manufacturers to put a Boxed Warning on the prescribing information for the smoking cessation drugs Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion). The warning will highlight the risk of serious mental health events including changes in behavior, depressed mood, hostility, and suicidal thoughts when taking these drugs.FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco RegulationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is seeking public input on the implementation of its historic new authority overseeing tobacco products in the United States. In a Federal Register notice, the agency invites the public to provide information and share views on a wide range of topics, from product content to advertising and marketing.FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 in Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Co...Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has found E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that can cause serious food borne illness) in a sample of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough currently under recall by the manufacturer and marketer, Nestlé USA. The contaminated sample was collected at Nestlé?s facility in Danville, Va. on June 25, 2009.
April 2009 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Fell 33.1 Percent from April ...Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 33.1 percent lower in April 2009 than in April 2008, dropping to $49.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. April was the fourth consecutive month with a yearly decline of greater than 27 percent.Motorcycle Trends in the United StatesThe Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration today released "Motorcycle Trends in the United States", a special report on the current and emerging trends involving street-legal motorcycles.America's Container PortsThe Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration today released "America's Container Ports: Freight Hubs That Connect Our Nation to Global Markets", an overview of the movement of maritime freight handled by the nation's container seaports in 2008 and trends in maritime freight movement since 1995.Transportation Statistics Annual Report (TSAR) 2008This report presents selected transportation data on 13 topics specified in the legislative mandate of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). |
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