Disposal proposal: FTC reviews Disposal Rule

Washington, DC - As the old saying goes, “The job’s not finished until the paperwork is done.” But since the enactment of the FTC’s Disposal Rule, the job’s not finished until the paperwork – in this case, consumer reports or information derived from them – is securely destroyed. The Disposal Rule is the latest regulation to go under the microscope as part of the FTC’s regulatory review process. How is the Rule working at your company?

Assistant Secretary of State Charles Rivkin Travels to Texas

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin will travel to Austin, Texas, September 13.

Researchers identify method of creating long-lasting memories

Dallas, Texas - Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information.

NIH Clinical Center and The Smithsonian Institution partner to launch Minerals in Medicine Exhibition

Washington, DC - The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, in partnership with The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History, will open a special exhibition of more than 40 minerals that are crucial to human health and biomedicine. “Minerals in Medicine” is designed to enthrall and enlighten NIH Clinical Center’s patients, their loved ones, and the NIH community. Media are invited into America’s Research Hospital, the NIH Clinical Center, to experience this unique exhibition during a ribbon cutting ceremony on today at 4pm.

American Red Cross partners with 9/11 Day to provide the gift of life to patients

Washington, DC - To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the American Red Cross and 9/11 Day ask the public to help save lives this September by donating blood or platelets.