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OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the preliminary -->

October is Fire Prevention Month

October is fire prevention awareness month so today we’re releasing 10 home fire safety tips -->

Distracted Driving is Getting Worse in School Zones

School traffic and police officers across the country are saying there is a reason for -->

Brain Trauma to Affect One in Three NFL Players

The NFL has stated in federal court documents that it expects nearly a third of -->

Financial relief finally coming for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims

Renee Schoof, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced -->

Report: Services for Female Veterans Fall Short

ABC News, by Matthew Daly: The Veterans Affairs Department and other government agencies are not -->

VA to unveil new standardized disability claims forms

AirForce Times:  The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials -->

Discharge Upgrades May be Possible for Vets with PTSD

By Tom Philpott, Military.com:  As many as 80,000 veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress and -->

American Music Project: Voice For Veterans St. Louis Concert to Support Homeless Veterans

The American Music Project: Voices for Veterans, an initiative of Give US Your Poor, has -->

FRA Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oil-By-Rail Safety

Federal officials are taking steps to prevent deadly incidents similar to the one that occurred -->

September is National Food Safety Education Month!

September is National Food Safety Education Month, which seeks to heighten awareness about the importance -->

Can Concussions and Exercise Increase Your Chances of Developing ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has been all over social media lately with the all familiar ice -->

VA secretary vows more changes, higher ranges of pay for doctors, nurses

 By Jennifer Hlad, Stars & Stripes: SAN DIEGO — As part of the effort to -->

House clears increase in veterans’ disability payments

by Christina Marcos: The Hill:  The House on Tuesday evening cleared legislation to increase compensation -->

At tense VA hearing, doctors link delays to patient deaths

By Heath Druzin, Stars & Stripes:  WASHINGTON — At a heated Congressional hearing Wednesday, two -->

Do You Have an Elderly Loved One in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility? Are You Aware of the 4 Stages of Bed Sores?

Bed sores are pressure sores that cause an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. -->

Autumn Health & Safety Tips

Fall into good habits this autumn! Follow these simple health and safety tips to keep -->

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Compliance Trails Federal Requirements

The Department of Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General (OIG) released a report -->

Work Kills More than War, International Labor Organization Leader Says

The international Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that it will renew its efforts to improve -->

Government Mistakenly Withheld $2.4M in Disability From Vets

By Gregg Zoroya, USA Today: The federal government accidentally withheld $2.4 million out of September -->

VA announces 90-day plan to implement reforms

By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: The Washington Post:  Robert McDonald, the newly appointed secretary of the sprawling -->