Effects from brain injury may include short-term memory loss, difficulty processing information, and shortened attention span. Physical changes may include limited use of arms, legs, or hands. Brain injury-related changes can make it more difficult to farm or may keep you from farming. However, modified equipment or alternative methods may be helpful options to support …
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Office of Advocacy in the U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce Darcella Craven has been appointed Region 7 Advocate. Representing Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, Craven will help Advocacy reach the midwestern states and ensure that small business in the heartland have their concerns heard. Before joining Advocacy, Craven …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it is requesting $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. This funding will allow the agency to continue to leverage new and emerging technologies, recruit and support a highly skilled workforce and adapt oversight to new production and business …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using TureClos bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with federal safety standards. The helmets can fail to protect riders in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. The helmets do not comply with the …
By Tanya Lee Many people like the idea of starting a business so they can set their own hours and work for themselves, but they are stumped when it comes time for deciding the type of company they want to start and what they hope to sell. It can be frustrating, but we are here …
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LENEXA, KAN – The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing to strengthen wastewater discharge standards that apply to coal-fired power plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal follows the latest science and applies EPA’s longstanding authority under the Clean Water Act to reduce discharges of toxic metals and other pollutants from these power plants into lakes, streams, …
Brain injury can change the life of the injured person as well as his or her family. To better accommodate changes in the physical abilities, cognitive functioning, balance, vision, fatigue, and emotions of the injured person, the spouse or children may increase or change their responsibilities with the family farm. Modifications to equipment and farming …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the season changes, consumers should replace their batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to ensure they have working alarms throughout their home and to take steps to prevent fires such as cleaning clothes dryer vents. Make these annual habits to help …
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BALTIMORE, Maryland – The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day today. Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix alleged Social Security number …
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KANSAS CITY — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) mission is simple: Keep people safe on America’s roadways. One way we work to accomplish this task is through Vehicle Safety Recalls Week March 6-12, 2023. The safety week coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March …
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