Read Top Government Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/hitandrun-accidents-how-can-victims-preserve-their-legal-options-163329.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent Los Angeles hit-and-run accident highlights the importance of acting quickly to secure evidence of liability and damages to protect the legal options of injury victims. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/precedentsetting-case-against-goodyear-for-rv-tire-defects-163331.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A personal injury claim filed by a Florida man against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. resulted in a $5.6 million verdict for an injured man. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/tragic-case-of-abuse-serves-as-reminder-to-be-vigilant-163330.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home abuse often sounds like a scene from a movie or a tale of folklore, but for many families it is a sad reality. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/registration-now-open-for-international-workboat-show-pacific-marine-expo-and-related-professional-conference-programs-nominations-for-two-green-maritime-industry-programs-also-open-163295.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sign up now for the International WorkBoat Show, Pacific Marine Expo, WorkBoat Executive Summit, WorkBoat Professional Series and National Fisherman Direct to Market Forum. Nominations open for WorkBoat Environmental Award and Green Product Program. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/global-health-progress-epitomizes-clinton-gates-call-for-efficiency-savings-in-regards-to-hivaids-prevention-treatments-services-163353.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT GHP's highlights importance of collaborative partnerships and securing resources, such as access to drugs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/global-health-progress-highlights-viiv-healthcares-announcement-of-new-initiatives-163354.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Initiatives will improve access to HIV medicines for people living in the least developed countries. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/aligned-assets-planning-and-prioritisation-to-play-a-key-role-at-the-next-symphony-user-group-163195.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Aligned Assets continue to buck the trend by actually listening to their users http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/termination-of-disability-benefits-in-colorado-163100.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Temporary disability benefits paid to an injured employee can be terminated by the insurance company for several reasons. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/child-victims-act-defeated-in-new-york-163101.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Senate defeated for the fifth time the bill known as the Child Victims Act, which would allow child abuse victims to file claims against predators after the time now allowed by law. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/significant-loopholes-in-approval-process-for-medical-devices-163103.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent report by Public Citizen, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., highlights what it refers to as "significant loopholes" in the approval process for medical devices. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/saving-yourself-from-medical-mistakes-163105.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT You can help to maintain your safety and make the most of your care during a hospital stay. As the patient, you can ask questions of your caregivers and provide them with updates on treatment. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/more-hospital-acquired-infections-are-causing-death-163106.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that half of all deaths caused by infections such as sepsis and pneumonia resulted from hospital-acquired infections. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/does-marital-love-fade-over-time-163109.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT While the odds of divorce decrease with time, the Gores' split shows that differences can become irreconcilable at any point. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/keefe-bartels-llc-celebrates-acheivement-of-john-e-keefe-jr-163110.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Attorney John E. Keefe has been selected to join the NJ State Bar Association Board of Trustees. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/asu-board-of-regents-accused-of-violating-title-ix-163102.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A female student at Arizona State University sued the Board of Regents at ASU, alleging that the school did not do enough to investigate or prevent a sexual assault on campus. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/will-musks-bitter-divorce-affect-tesla-motors-business-standing-163108.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/first-annual-can-you-see-me-now-ride-a-success-163107.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, more than 75,000 motorcycle riders are injured on America's highways each year, with more than 5,000 killed in accidents. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/county-assessor-is-collected-in-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-162961.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dorothy J. Fowler has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of her extraordinary effort in local government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/additional-state-regulations-address-significance-of-fluorescent-lighting-recycling-157041.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Many states address health and safety issues of fluorescent lamp disposal with their own regulations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/salute-to-spouses-scholarship-continues-can-be-combined-with-mycaa-benefits-163077.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT First 100 qualified applicants can now receive up to $10,000 for associate's degree programs or apply the $6,000 scholarship toward an online bachelor's degree at Bryant and Stratton College Online http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/gulf-coast-personal-bankruptcy-filings-to-rise-162849.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The recession, lagging housing market and unemployment rate will all contribute to the rise in personal bankruptcy filings. This year there will be an additional factor contributing to that number. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/cooling-blankets-offer-hope-for-babies-deprived-of-oxygen-at-birth-162850.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth the consequences may last a lifetime. Over the past few years, though, doctors have realized the benefits of a new technique known as brain cooling. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/the-desimone-law-office-is-helping-houstonians-who-have-been-involved-in-auto-accidents-162826.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT To show their dedication to helping Houstonians who have been in traffic related accidents, the DeSimone Law Office is increasing its web presence with a new website and social marketing campaign. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/lt-general-michael-a-vane-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-163028.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lt. General Michael A. Vane celebrates three years as a lieutenant general of the United States Army http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/timothy-white-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-163049.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Timothy White's military experience enables him to thrive as an operations sergeant major for the Indiana Guard Reserve http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/symbols-and-individuation-in-global-politics-the-case-of-barack-obama-a-global-internet-seminar-viewable-live-from-any-computer-globally-friday-september-10-2010-11-am-to-5-pm-eastern-us-163324.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Join The Asheville Jung Center in this 5 hour live seminar from Zurich and California where 3 world leading Jungian analysts, Murray Stein, Bernard Sartorius and Thomas Singer, will explore these profoundly important questions. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/aligned-assets-release-symphony-imatch-54-162741.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New release of Aligned Assets' data matching product ensures a consistently high level of inter-departmental accuracy http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/watertectonics-technology-receives-general-use-designation-from-state-of-washington-162869.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT WaveIonics system is one of two approved methods to treat stormwater runoff on construction sites http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/rab-lighting-offers-buy-american-compliant-lighting-fixtures-162821.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT RAB Lighting is proud to manufacture Outdoor Lighting to comply with the Buy American requirements of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/phenomenal-fire-chief-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-162684.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Jimmie F. Kagak to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his extraordinary effort in the Public Safety Industry. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/thomas-a-rago-receives-professional-networking-communitys-highest-honor-162755.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Thomas A. Rago Named Professional of the Year Representing Oceanography http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/claude-girard-recognized-for-excellence-in-law-162772.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Claude Girard was recognized as a successful lawyer in business law in Canada http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/roger-n-braden-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-162786.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roger N. Braden aims to heighten awareness for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries occurring in the Commonwealth of Kentucky http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/joseph-r-bates-showcases-professional-brand-though-cambridge-whos-who-162796.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Joseph R. Bates is certified through the United States Marine Corps and the (ACA) Amputee Coalition of America as a Counselor, Peer and Mentor. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/permissible-exposure-limits-may-expose-consumers-to-unsafe-levels-of-mercury-vapor-157038.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury vapor concentrations could exceed occupational exposure levels when working with broken bulbs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/berry-plastics-introduces-xsorbs-pompom-ropes-sorbent-booms-and-fibcs-for-gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill-containment-and-removal-162700.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The nation's leading plastics manufacturer introduces new products to meet the oil spill clean-up demand with short lead times and highest quality from established ISO 9001:2008-certified polypropylene manufacturing facility. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/stratos-jet-charters-inc-improves-jet-charter-service-in-las-vegas-by-adding-las-vegas-based-air-carrier-to-approved-vendor-program-162568.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stratos Jets now arranges air charter flights on Learjets to and from the McCarran International Airport (KLAS). http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/united-states-air-force-staff-sergeant-timothy-raso-honored-for-military-accomplishments-162594.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Timothy Raso excels in aerospace, occupational and emergency medicine http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/7/forrest-colliver-added-to-exclusive-registrys-roster-162595.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Forrest Colliver is a global business development, sales and marketing executive with a reputation for delivering multimillion-dollar results for the aerospace industry. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/the-value-of-lien-stripping-162609.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The depressed real-estate market in Southern California has left many homeowners and commercial-property owners in a difficult position. Their properties are completely "underwater." http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-162610.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Congress is currently considering the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 which aims to address many of the same safety issues highlighted by Toyota's safety recalls earlier this year. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/pregnancy-discrimination-in-california-and-the-mixedmotive-defense-162611.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Discrimination in the workplace is rarely straightforward. Therefore, the CA Supreme Court will be considering whether employers can use a mixed-motive defense. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/no-walk-in-the-park-stroller-recall-162612.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent recall of Maclaren strollers underscores the risks to child safety posed by defective consumer products. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/diabetes-drug-byetta-linked-to-kidney-problems-by-fda-162613.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Byetta, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been linked to kidney and pancreas problems. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/illinois-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect-claims-162614.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home residents have rights. Learn more about how the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects vulnerable individuals from neglect and abuse. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/car-vs-motorcycle-accidents-162608.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Motorcycle riders are physically exposed to the extreme forces unleashed in a collision and are more vulnerable to injury than the occupants of a car who are protected by airbags, seatbelts and the automobile frame around them. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/doing-business-on-the-danube-olin-business-school-students-learn-entrepreneurship-by-working-abroad-162567.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Students taking Prof. Clifford Holekamp's course, "Danube Venture Consulting Program", travel to Hungary to learn how entrepreneurship works first hand. http://governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2010/07/saving-your-home-from-foreclosure-the-hamp-program-162453.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is still available for delinquent and at-risk borrowers who are looking to avoid foreclosure.