WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-24-67) in November 2024 entitled "From Marcy to Madison Square? The Effects of Growing Up in Public Housing on Early Adulthood Outcomes." The paper was written by Raheem Chaudhry and Amanda Eng. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Social scientists have long understood the potential negative consequences of growing up in low-income neighborhoods on children's outcomes (Wilson, 1987; Mayer and Jencks,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 26, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Inclusive Orbit merry-go-rounds Hazard: The space between the rotating platform and the stationary outer rim can leave a gap that narrows too much, posing a crushing hazard to children. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: December 26, 2024 Units: About 415 (In addition, about 6 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: BCI Burke Company at 800-266-1250 from 7:30 a.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Missouri Foundation for Health: * * * To: Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Ave NW Suite S-2524 Washington, DC 20210 Re: Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act Docket No. EBSA-2024-0011-0001 File Code: 1210-AC25 * * * Dear Assist  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its latest weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between December 16 and December 20, 2024. As required by Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA makes public its comments on EISs issued by other federal agencies. These comments, which provide valuable feedback on potential environmental impacts, are available on the EPA's website. Among the recently filed statements, the Federal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: With the end of the year approaching, it's a good time to consider your family's healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025. There will be a new health plan and dental contracts--as well as other   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * In November 2024, South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate, 1.9 percent. Eight other states (North Dakota, Vermont, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Virginia) also had unemployment rates that were 3.0 percent or lower. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, followed by the District of Columbia, 5.6   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 27 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news on Dec. 26, 2024: * * * Projects in Shawano, Rhinelander, and Eau Claire aim to address local housing needs and rising workforce demands * * * A new chapter is beginning for a formerly vacant building in Shawano's downtown. Heather Pahl, co-owner of Martin Jewelers, 148 S. Main St., is repurposing the building into a renovated space that combines residential and commercial uses. The renovations  more