Archive for November, 2008
Bush administration has approved an increase in federal funding levels for infrastructure repairs in Louisiana after Hurricane Gustav.
The announcement by the White House calls for the federal gov
President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals, including a Texas woman sentenced in 1998 for her part in an insurance fraud scheme.
Brenda Jean Dolenz-Helmer of Fort Worth, Texas,
Eric Amoako, 51, of Houston, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in an insurance fraud scheme, acting United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced Nov. 25.
Amoako, a personal injury a
Law enforcement authorities in several Midwestern states are participating in a regional crackdown on holiday motorists who violate seat belt and other traffic safety laws.
Midwest administrator M
Virginia officials have approved revisions that could lower workers' compensation insurance premiums for many employers, although some sectors will see increases.
Overall premium levels will decrea
Use of electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce paid malpractice settlements for physicians, according to a new study.
The study, which appeared in the November 24 issue of Archives of Int
Insurer Main Street America Group says it has collected more than a ton of non-perishable goods during its annual Thanksgiving food drive. Just in time for the holiday season, the food items have been
Vermont is getting ready to issue its first enhanced driver's licenses, which will allow holders to cross the United States-Canada border without a passport or other supporting documents.
State Mot
Officials at Jackson State University in Mississippi have opened a Department of Homeland Security research facility.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently for the Center of Excellence for th
A lawsuit against the Vatican alleging top church officials should have warned the public or authorities of known or suspected sexual abuse of children by priests here can go ahead, a federal appeals
