Read Top Government Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/the-einztein-challenge-online-course-finder-einzteincom-challenges-universities-to-offer-one-free-course-140554.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Einztein.com is the first search guide dedicated to finding free online academic courses from institutions of higher education around the world. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/drive-to-survive-during-new-yorks-dangerous-winter-weather-conditions-140631.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT During a dangerous bout of winter weather, New York drivers should prepare themselves and their vehicles for icy road conditions and know how to avoid potential car accidents. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/arizona-marriage-bill-extends-the-time-you-must-wait-before-a-divorce-140648.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT An AZ bill would extend the wait time between filing for and actually receiving a divorce from two to six months, but it is unsure if the law may actually save marriages and lower state costs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/student-visa-options-for-the-united-states-140608.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT This is the time of year that students are seeking schools in the United States. Attorney Steven Riznyk of Steven Riznyk and Company shares valuable information to help students understand the requirements of F1, M1, and J1 visas. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/law-firm-marketing-company-opens-legal-newsroom-140596.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Legal marketing company, SEOLawFirm.com, publicly launched its legal newsroom today. The company's staff reporters release articles on various legal topics each week. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/high-points-learning-gains-ses-math-tutoring-approval-in-massachusetts-virginia-140278.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Now Department of Education- Approved in Eight States, Company Seeks to Build Local Sales Teams. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/diana-c-forti-cao-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-administrative-management-140519.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diana C. Forti Has 19 Years of Experience in Budget Management for Government Agencies http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/damon-p-tobin-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-140556.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Damon P. Tobin follows in familial footsteps as leader in Emergency Services and Fire Protection http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/sexual-misconduct-continues-to-plague-us-schools-new-safeschools-training-program-minimizes-risk-of-stafftostudent-offenses-140151.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Staff-to-student sexual misconduct is an ongoing problem in U.S. schools. A new training program, authored by national safety expert, Dr. Robert Shoop, is now available from SafeSchools and can help districts combat this troubling trend. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/recalls-only-scratch-the-surface-of-toyotas-defects-140307.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Toyota's multiple recalls of several models of vehicles do not address the true underlying cause of Sudden Unintended Acceleration. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/the-impact-of-foreclosures-in-milwaukee-140308.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Foreclosure rates continue rising in the Milwaukee area, leading to increased crime, lower property values and decrease city revenues. However, new alternatives are available. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/changes-may-be-coming-to-massachusetts-snow-and-ice-rule-140353.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT In early February, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging the existing rule regarding property owner liability for injuries caused by snow and ice. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/las-vegas-near-top-of-dui-list-140359.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Las Vegas came in 11th on the March 2010 list of drunkest cities in the U.S. , just falling short of the top 10 for deaths, arrests and binges related to alcohol and alcoholism. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/physical-and-emotional-costs-of-being-hit-by-a-drunk-driver-140357.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT 4,000 Minnesotans are injured each year in alcohol-related accidents. Those injured are often left with debilitating injuries for the rest of their lives. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/illinois-supreme-court-strikes-down-medical-malpractice-caps-140356.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT On February 4, the Illinois Supreme Court once again ruled in favor of the victims of medical negligence, eliminating caps on damages for pain and suffering in medical malpractice lawsuits. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/new-jersey-has-not-complied-with-federal-sex-offender-law-140355.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Jersey must to bring their sex offender reporting systems into conformity with federal requirements, of a national sex offender database, by July 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/californias-tort-reform-puts-injured-patients-at-a-disadvantage-140354.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The true impact of medical malpractice caps becomes apparent when a patient is seriously injured. The patient may be unable to pursue just compensation for the injuries because of the damages limit. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/honda-also-facing-recall-troubles-140363.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Most public attention regarding automakers recently has focused on the recall problems facing Toyota, but Toyota is certainly not the only automaker facing such troubles. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/federal-government-slam-brakes-on-texting-truckers-140362.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation issued a ban on texting by drivers of commercial vehicles, including large trucks and buses. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/lack-of-federal-oversight-partially-to-blame-for-toyota-crisis-140361.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT As Congress held hearings and members angrily wagged fingers at Toyota executives, some critics pointed at the federal government as a key part of the problems enveloping the Japanese auto giant. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/examining-the-rise-in-motorcycle-accidents-140360.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Federal Highway Administration will fund a study designed to pinpoint causes of the increasing fatality rate among motorcyclists and identify prospective interventions. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/who-says-us-immigration-doesnt-have-heart-140338.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The USCIS seems to rarely hear a thank you. Well, international attorney Steven Riznyk recently had an experience with a client that is sure to move you. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/jk-harris-helps-client-on-long-hard-trip-to-tax-resolution-140262.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT JK Harris helped a South Carolina native reduce her monthly amount owed to the IRS using an Installment Agreement. JK Harris assists taxpayers who owe IRS tax debt using a variety of strategies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/orson-scott-card-to-receive-distinguished-public-service-award-during-byu-management-society-washington-dc-chapterannual-gala-dinner-on-april-24-140121.htm Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The BYU Management Society (BYUMS-DC) announced today that it would honor best-selling author and columnist Orson Scott Card at its annual Gala Dinner on April 24, 2010. Card will receive the chapter's Distinguished Public Service Award and will deliver keynote remarks. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/do-florida-sex-offender-registration-requirements-go-too-far-140202.htm Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Most would agree that requiring those convicted of molesting and abusing young children to register with local authorities has resulted in safer communities. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/forum-planned-to-discuss-extension-of-beach-express-140197.htm Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT A public forum will be held March 30th at 6pm at the Robertsdale City Hall to discuss the proposed extension of the Beach Express road north to Interstate 65. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/power-woman-business-center-and-college-of-the-canyons-join-forces-to-help-small-business-owners-140041.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sharing the same mission, Power Woman Business Center and College of the Canyons are collaborating to support start-up entrepreneurs in the Santa Clarita Valley, CA. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/internet-sex-crimes-does-the-punishment-fit-140000.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Some federal judges have begun questioning what they consider to be increasingly harsh mandatory sentences for those who have been convicted of possessing or sharing child pornography. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/california-to-begin-ignition-interlock-experiment-139998.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Beginning in July, all California drivers convicted of drunk driving in Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare counties will be required to install ignition interlock devices. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/bayer-birth-control-commonsense-protection-or-cause-for-alarm-139997.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bayer is currently being sued by hundreds of women who allege that the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills pose greater risks for blood clots, stroke and heart attack than do other oral contraceptives. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/distracted-driving-what-you-dont-see-139996.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The public campaign to eliminate distracted driving has a powerful new ally: talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Her new "No Phone Zone" campaign aims to make us all safer. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/workers-comp-benefits-suspended-when-worker-refuses-detox-program-139995.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recently the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a ruling that workers' comp benefits can be suspended when an injured worker refuses to enter a detox program. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/some-vacation-becoming-injured-while-visiting-florida-139994.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT It is important to understand both the risks for injury while visiting Florida and to obtain basic information on how you should react if injured before setting off on your vacation. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/checklists-can-reduce-fatal-medical-errors-139993.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Checklists can keep doctors from skipping steps and making careless and potentially fatal errors, such as operating on the wrong organ. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/is-full-legalization-of-marijuana-coming-to-california-139999.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The push to legalize marijuana in California has reached full throttle, with no less than four citizen initiatives and a legislative endeavor simultaneously underway. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/gwilliam-ivary-chiosso-cavalli-brewer-founded-in-1978-announce-first-partner-to-be-added-to-practice-in-over-twenty-years-140013.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli and Brewer is pleased to announce that RANDALL EDWARD STRAUSS has become a partner of the firm. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/3/sensational-professional-secures-a-spot-with-stanford-whos-who-139932.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Alex Duvall to the ranks of premier professionals due to his magnificent work in the Security Industry. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/women-against-prostate-cancers-betty-gallo-to-testify-at-house-prostate-cancer-hearing-140016.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT House Hearing will also feature information on prostate cancer screening, treatment and impact on families http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/deep-packet-inspection-market-boosted-by-einstein-cyber-security-initiative-140047.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Government Deep Packet Inspection market has been bolstered in the recent years by deployment of Einstein, an intrusion detection system that monitors the government networks. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/k12translate-presents-webinar-avoiding-the-top-8-language-traps-planning-multilingual-communication-for-your-district-140030.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT K12Translate's webinar will focus on how scholastic institutions can best meet the communications needs of LEP and ESL students and parents. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/icma-centre-launches-new-portfolio-simulation-platform-139678.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The ICMA Centre has launched a new Portfolio Simulation Platform that allows students to trade securities in most major markets and manage large portfolios. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/the-law-offices-of-michael-barszcz-md-jd-elements-of-a-car-accident-injury-claim-139755.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT You must show that an individual was at fault for your accident or injuries. They did or did not do something that caused your accident, such as speeding, driving while intoxicated or failing to observe a stop sign. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/viaradio-corp-adds-envoy-rds-emergency-alert-solution-to-ucf-campus-139750.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT UCF will use viaRadio's ENVOY Emergency Solutions platform as part of a campus-wide RDS emergency notification network called UCF ALERT, which is used to notify key university officials about emergency situations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/leading-points-corporation-provides-military-smokers-with-smoke-free-healthier-alternative-to-tobacco-products-139763.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Smokefree Alternatives http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/the-city-of-atlanta-office-of-cultural-affairs-will-host-the-dedication-of-dedicate-civil-rights-sculpture-yes-we-can-by-georgia-sculptor-robert-clements-on-wed-mar-3-2010-at-1230pm-139779.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Yes, We Can," designed by sculptor Robert D. Clements notes the life of Isabel Gates Webster, an African-American attorney noted for unprecedented legal accomplishments. Isabel Gates Webster Park 275 Peyton Road, SW Atlanta, GA 30311 http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/harvey-koeppel-executive-director-center-for-cio-leadership-to-preside-as-master-of-ceremonies-at-2010-cio-government-summit-139840.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT The CIO Government Summit team announces that Harvey Koeppel, Executive Director, Center for CIO Leadership, will participate in the government technology event for CIOs and senior level IT executives as the Master of Ceremonies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/henley-mba-bursary-supports-great-women-managers-139447.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Henley Business School has announced the launch of its range of scholarships and bursaries for its full time and executive MBA intakes for 2010. This includes a bursary for women in business. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/data-to-help-make-informed-decisions-about-nursing-homes-in-ma-139537.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT When considering a nursing home in Massachusetts, you should know its Medicare quality of care rating, visit it for signs of poor standards and understand the signs of elder abuse. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/drunk-driver-receives-prison-sentence-for-bicyclist-accident-139536.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT Victims of drunk driving accidents have the right to file a civil claim against the responsible driver to recover for their losses, including their medical expenses and lost wages. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/03/lawmakers-optimistic-florida-will-pass-texting-ban-in-2010-139535.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT 2010 may be the year that Florida passes a texting ban. Before that happens, issues have to be decided, including whether the ban will apply to all Florida drivers and enforcement of the ban.