US Government Warns of SARS Scams
The FTC and FDA have cautioned consumers to beware of Web sites, and email promotions featuring products claiming to protect against, treat, or even cure Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). DOT Reports US Walking, Biking Habits
Nearly 80 percent of adult Americans take at least one walk of five minutes or longer during the summer months, while fewer than 30 percent ride a bike, according to a major new survey conducted by DOT New Anti-Flipping Rule Protects Homebuyers
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new federal regulation designed to protect consumers from the predatory real estate lending practice called "flipping" on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Unified Anti-Terror Force Opens Doors at CIA
The single, unified federal organization designed to assess terrorist threat information -- the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC) -- has officially begun operations at CIA headquarters. CDC Reports Costs of Violence Against Women
The health-related costs of rape, physical assault, stalking, and homicide against women by their intimate partners exceeds $5.8 billion annually, according to a report just released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). American Airlines Charged with Discrimination
DOT charges American Airlines with 10 counts of discriminating against passengers due to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or ancestry. Childhood Bullying Often Leads to Violent Life: Report
Both childhood bullies and their victims are more likely to engage in more serious violent behavior like frequent fighting and carrying weapons, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study. HUD Announces $2.3 Billion in Grants
HUD announces the availability of $2.3 billion in U.S. government grants to assist homeless persons, produce affordable housing, stimulate economic development and protect children from lead poisoning. Social Security Administration Upgrades Website
The Social Security Administration announces a new fresh, user-friendly version of its Website. About the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
A brief description of the role of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). About the National Security Council
A brief description of the functions and duties of the U.S. National Security Council. The President of the United States -- Briefly
A brief description of the role and powers of the President of the United States.
Tiny Texas County Leads US Population Growth
Once best known as the smallest county in a huge state, tiny Rockwall County, Texas recorded the fastest population growth rate -- 7.9 percent -- of any county in the nation for the period July 1, 2001, to July 1, 2002. Summaries of the President's Cabinet-level Agencies
Brief summaries of all 15 U.S. Government agencies that make up the President's Cabinet. About the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
A brief summary of the function of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
About the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
About the U.S. Department of the Treasury
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. About the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Transportation. About the U.S. Department of State
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of State.
About the U.S. Department of Labor
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Labor. About the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Justice.
About the U.S. Department of the Interior
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of the Interior. About the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
About the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
About the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
A brief summary of the functions of the U.S. Department of Energy
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