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  • Group warns about toy hazards 24 Nov 2009 21:12 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holiday shoppers should look out for toy hazards ... of these hazards," said Elizabeth Hitchcock, public health advocate for U.S. PIRG. The organization focused ... weight. Lead poisoning can cause irreversible learning disabilities, behavioral problems and, at very high levels, ...

  • SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Businesses Economically Affected by the Landslide 24 Nov 2009 20:51 GMT
    ... SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Businesses Economically Affected ... Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the hearing impaired), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to ... © 2009, NewsBlaze, Tags: National, Business wire, district of columbia, north carolina, Medical, Consulting, Accounting ...

  • Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape 24 Nov 2009 18:55 GMT
    ... Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape ... and (vi) removing barriers for children with disabilities. We seek comment on these benefits, whether ... to read, providing on-screen translations to the hearing-impaired, and enabling the physically impaired to work ...

  • Suspects in Dallas plot, Fort Hood attack were on FBI's radar, but only one was taken down 24 Nov 2009 13:53 GMT
    ... DALLAS - Both Hosam ''Sam'' Smadi and Maj. Nidal ... wolf fashion, and may have used his medical research to mask his own inner turmoil ... together so ''exchange of information shouldn't be impaired.'' In addition, interagency communication has improved since ...

  • Share Your Blessings 24 Nov 2009 12:31 GMT
    ... With the poor economy, charities need your help more than ever. ... to families with children who have developmental disabilities. Provides emergency assistance for purchase of children's ... to benefit youth, senior citizens and mental health groups. 410-527-1466 or www.adopt-a-pet.org. Wish List: Monetary ...

  • No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage 24 Nov 2009 04:31 GMT
    ... FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Women can rest assured, at ... the federal health program for older and disabled Americans, covers annual mammograms starting at age ...

  • Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says 23 Nov 2009 21:56 GMT
    ... Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says ... could be at risk MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The fallout from last week's ... the federal health program for older and disabled Americans, covers annual mammograms starting at age ...

  • Feds Find Link Between Chinese Drywall And Corrosion In Homes 23 Nov 2009 21:55 GMT
    ... The Consumer Product Safety Commission says results from a major ... of all states, all territories and the District of Columbia, to ensure that all homes ... or logging on to www.CPSC.gov. Those with impaired hearing or speech may access the phone ...

  • Should We Defend Undocumented Workers? 23 Nov 2009 21:51 GMT
    ... One winter morning in 1996, Border Patrol agents charged into a ... For them, there's no unemployment insurance, no disability pay if they get sick and no ... jobs and productive farms, good schools and health care. Our government must stop negotiating trade ...

  • Top 5 dog summer health concerns 23 Nov 2009 20:53 GMT
    ... The hot and sunny stretches of summer can bring with ... bring with them a whole set of health concerns for your dog. From parasite-spread illnesses ... and common symptoms are erratic movements, partial paralysis and unprovoked aggression. Keep your dog's vaccinations ...

  • Coast Guard Entrusts ESN With Support Of National Security Cutter With $6.8 Million Contract 23 Nov 2009 17:32 GMT
    ... Coast Guard Entrusts ESN With Support Of National Security ... Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies. ... and other federal agencies. ESN is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). Visit us at ...

  • Coast Guard Entrusts ESN With Support Of National Security Cutter With $6.8 Million Contract 23 Nov 2009 17:30 GMT
    ... Coast Guard Entrusts ESN With Support Of National Security ... Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies. ... and other federal agencies. ESN is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). Visit us at ...

  • Disability wait should shrink 23 Nov 2009 16:32 GMT
    ... Nearly three years after a chorus of complaints from local soldiers ... to reduce the waiting time for veterans' disability claims will expand to Fort Lewis and ... what sorts of compensation, eligibility to VA health care, vocational rehabilitation and other services are ...

  • Capital One Survey Examines Money Management Practices of Couples 23 Nov 2009 16:10 GMT
    ... Holiday shopping season presents opportune time for couples to ... your safety net. Periodically review your health, disability, life, homeowners, vehicle, and personal liability coverage ... Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades ...

  • Alleged Fort Hood shooter paralyzed from chest down 23 Nov 2009 09:10 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON DC, United States—US Army Major Nidal Hasan, ... the chest down and doctors believe his paralysis will be permanent, The Washington Post reported ...


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