National Health Statistics Reports detail Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017| site |
(January 8, 2020) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics published Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017. This is a detailed study of trends in opioid prescribing at emergency department (ED) discharge among adults from 2006–2007 through 2016–2017, by selected patient and hospital characteristics and the type of opioids prescribed. The following is an overview the findings:
Methods
Data are from the 2006–2017 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
The Population Studied
The study population included all ED visits by patients aged 18 and over. The main outcome studied was opioids prescribed at ED discharge, defined using Cerne...
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National Health Statistics Reports detail Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017
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Lessons Learned from 41 Maritime Accidents Detailed in National Transportation Safety Board's Safer Seas Digest 2017
Lessons Learned from 41 Maritime Accidents Detailed in National Transportation Safety Board's Safer Seas Digest 2017
Washington, DC - - (November 8, 2018) - - Maritime accident investigation reports for collisions, explosions, capsizings and allisions and the lessons learned within those reports are detailed in the National Transportation Safety Board’s Safer Seas Digest 2017, released online Thursday. The publication is a compendium of 41 marine accident reports for accidents involving fishing, offshore supply, cargo, passenger, tanker, towing and government vessels. Reports in the digest were adopted or issued by the NTSB during calendar year 2017. The Safer Seas Digest is a publication designed with mariners in mind, providing them with links from the digest’s summaries to the full investigative reports and related documents on the NTSB’s website. The digest contains inf... -
National Transportation Safety Board says Highway Deaths Account for 95 Percent of all Transportation Fatalities in 2017
Highway Deaths Account for 95 Percent of all Transportation Fatalities in 2017
(November 1, 2018) - - Highway crashes claimed the lives of 37,133 people in 2017, accounting for 95 percent of the 38,958 who died in transportation related accidents that year, according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The data indicate 712 fewer people died in transportation accidents in 2017, compared to the 39,670 who died in 2016. Aviation, marine and highway deaths decreased while rail and pipeline fatalities increased. Rail experienced the largest increase with 58 more deaths in 2017 than the 703 fatalities in 2016. While 673 fewer people died in highway crashes in 2017 compared to 2016, highway fatalities continued to represent 95 percent of all transportation fatalities.... -
Interior Secretary Zinke Announces 35.8 Billion Dollars Added to U.S. Economy in 2017 due to National Park Visitation
Interior Secretary Zinke Announces $35.8 Billion Added to U.S. Economy in 2017 due to National Park Visitation
(Photo courtesy U.S. Department of the Interior)
Report Finds Parks Support 306,000 jobs Mostly in Hotels, Restaurants, Transportation, Recreation
Washington, DC - - (April 25, 2018) - - As the nation celebrates National Park Week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2017 resulted in a $35.8 billion benefit to the nation’s economy--a nearly $1 billion increase from 2016-- and supported 306,000 jobs.
According the annual National Park Service report, 2017 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, more than 330 million visitors in 2017 spent $18.2 billion in the communities near national parks. Of the 306,000 jobs supported by that spending,... -
IRS Tax Time Guide says Contribute to an IRA by April 17 and claim it for 2017
IRS Tax Time Guide says Contribute to an IRA by April 17 and claim it for 2017
Washington, DC - - (March 20, 2018) - - The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers today that it’s not too late to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and still claim it on a 2017 tax return. Anyone with an IRA may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2017 tax return if they make contributions by April 17, 2018.
This is the sixth in a series of nine IRS news releases called the Tax Time Guide, designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 17. An IRA is designed to enable employees and the self-employed to save for retirement. Most taxpayers who work are eligible to start a traditional or Roth IRA or add money to an existing account. Contributions to a traditional IRA are often tax deductible, but dis... -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
Washington, DC - - (March 23, 2017) - - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the opening of registration for its compliance outreach program seminars for investment companies and investment advisers. The seminars will be offered in four cities and are intended to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel enhance compliance programs at investment companies and investment advisory firms.
The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE), Division of Investment Management, and the Asset Management Unit of the Division of Enforcement jointly sponsor the compliance outreach program.
All regional seminars will include an overview of OCIE’s 2017 priorities and individual seminars will feature the following panel discussions on current... -
U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 National Professional Development Grant Competition to Support Educators of English Learner Students
U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 National Professional Development Grant Competition to Support Educators of English Learner Students
Washington, DC - - (March 8, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), announced recently in the Federal Register, the availability of $20 million for its National Professional Development (NPD) grant competition to support educators of English Learner (EL) students. “These grants are great investments in helping prepare new teachers improve their content skills to better serve the needs of English learner students,” said Supreet Anand, deputy director of OELA. “Our English Learners benefit by having competent and capable instructors in the classroom.” The NPD program provides grants for eligible institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in collaboration with states or districts, to... -
Statement From U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2017
Statement From U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2017
Washington, DC - - (March 7, 2017) - - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2017 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. The trade deficit in January stood at $48.5 billion, a 9.6 percent increase from December. U.S. imports of goods and services increased to $240.6 billion in January from $235.3 billion in December. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $192.1 billion in January from $191.0 billion in December.
In January 2017, the trade deficit for goods and services was 11.8 percent higher as compared to January 2016, increasing from $43.4 billion to $48.5 billion. During this period, the largest drivers of the change in the trade deficit were consumer and capital goods. Imports were $18.4 billion higher, driven by $16.3 billion... -
National Consumer Protection Week 2017 Kicks Off March 5th
National Consumer Protection Week 2017 Kicks Off Sunday, March 5
Federal Trade Commission, partners promote efforts to protect consumers from fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues
February 28, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission and more than 100 federal, state and local agencies, consumer groups and national advocacy organizations, will participate in the 19th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), held March 5-11, 2017. NCPW is a nationally coordinated campaign to inform Americans of their consumer rights while providing them access to free consumer-related resources.
Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen, who will participate in the FTC’s military Twitter chat on March 9, 2017, noted her anticipation for this year’s NCPW, highlighting her focus on the military community. She also stressed the importance of the campaign's website, NCPW.gov, which hosts a variety of resources... -
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Prepared Remarks at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Prepared Remarks at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference
February 16, 2017
Below are the prepared remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Good Afternoon:
Thank you for that kind introduction Todd, and thank you for inviting me to be here with you.
I want to begin by expressing my appreciation for all you do. I would like to share some thoughts on how I hope to support your important work, but first, let me just comment on something you may have seen on TV.
Last Friday, a handful of protestors tried to block my entrance into Jefferson Middle School Academy here in D.C. While I eventually made it in, and had very constructive conversations with Chancellor Wilson, many DC... -
U.S. Department of State Participates in Selection of University Partners for 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Department of State Participates in Selection of University Partners for 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship
February 8, 2018
Washington, DC - - (February 7, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of State and its implementing partner, IREX, have selected 38 colleges and universities from across the United States to host the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders this summer. These institutions have designed programs that will empower 1,000 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and their peers in the United States to build connections and develop skills needed to succeed in the globalized workforce. Each 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow will complete a six-week Academic and Leadership Institute at one of the selected U.S. colleges and universities in one of the following areas: business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, or public management. Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship i... -
Older Americans Month 2017
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Older Americans Month 2017
Theme Announcement
January 24, 2017
Washington, DC - - (December 9, 2016) - - The Administration on Aging (A0A), part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is pleased to announce the theme for Older American’s Month (OAM) 2017. The theme, Age Out Loud, is intended to give aging a new voice—one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say about aging.
The 2017 theme gives us an opportunity to shine a light on many important issues and trends. More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. They expect to continue to live their lives to the fullest, and they’re insisting... -
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in EspañolHoy comienza la temporada de impuestos de 2017
Hoy comienza la temporada de impuestos de 2017
24 de enero de 2017
Washington, DC - - (23 de enero de 2017) - - El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) dijo hoy que, según lo programado, ha comenzado a aceptar y procesar declaraciones federales de impuestos de 2016. Este año se espera que se presenten más de 153 millones de declaraciones.
Las personas tendrán hasta el martes, 18 de abril de 2017 para presentar sus declaraciones de 2016 y pagar cualquier impuesto adeudado. El plazo es más tarde en el año debido a varios factores. Este año, el plazo habitual del 15 de abril cae sábado, que normalmente daría a los contribuyentes hasta por lo menos el lunes siguiente. Sin embargo, el Día de la Emancipación, un día feriado en el Distrito de Columbia, se conmemora el lunes, 17 de abril, otorgándoles un día adicional a los contribuyentes de toda la nación. Por ley, los días feriados del D.C.... -
2017 Tax Filing Season Opens Today
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2017 Tax Filing Season Opens Today
January 24, 2017
Washington, DC - - (January 23, 2017) - - The Internal Revenue Service said today that it successfully started accepting and processing 2016 federal individual income tax returns on schedule. More than 153 million returns are expected to be filed this year.
People have until Tuesday, April 18, 2017 to file their 2016 returns and pay any taxes due. The deadline is later this year due to several factors. The usual April 15 deadline falls on Saturday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the following Monday. However, Emancipation Day, a D.C. holiday, is observed on Monday, April 17, giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day to file. By law, D.C. holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the same way federal holidays do. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to file.
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National Health Statistics Reports detail Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017| site |
(January 8, 2020) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics published Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017. This is a detailed study of trends in opioid prescribing at emergency department (ED) discharge among adults from 2006–2007 through 2016–2017, by selected patient and hospital characteristics and the type of opioids prescribed. The following is an overview the findings:
Methods
Data are from the 2006–2017 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
The Population Studied The study population included all ED visits by patients aged 18 and over. The main outcome studied was opioids prescribed at ED discharge, defined using Cerne...01-09-2020, 07:32 PM -
Lessons Learned from 41 Maritime Accidents Detailed in National Transportation Safety Board's Safer Seas Digest 2017
Washington, DC - - (November 8, 2018) - - Maritime accident investigation reports for collisions, explosions, capsizings and allisions and the lessons learned within those reports are detailed in the National Transportation Safety Board’s Safer Seas Digest 2017, released online Thursday. The publication is a compendium of 41 marine accident reports for accidents involving fishing, offshore supply, cargo, passenger, tanker, towing and government vessels. Reports in the digest were adopted or issued by the NTSB during calendar year 2017. The Safer Seas Digest is a publication designed with mariners in mind, providing them with links from the digest’s summaries to the full investigative reports and related documents on the NTSB’s website. The digest contains inf...11-12-2018, 11:01 PM -
Highway Deaths Account for 95 Percent of all Transportation Fatalities in 2017
(November 1, 2018) - - Highway crashes claimed the lives of 37,133 people in 2017, accounting for 95 percent of the 38,958 who died in transportation related accidents that year, according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The data indicate 712 fewer people died in transportation accidents in 2017, compared to the 39,670 who died in 2016. Aviation, marine and highway deaths decreased while rail and pipeline fatalities increased. Rail experienced the largest increase with 58 more deaths in 2017 than the 703 fatalities in 2016. While 673 fewer people died in highway crashes in 2017 compared to 2016, highway fatalities continued to represent 95 percent of all transportation fatalities....11-03-2018, 02:03 AM -
Interior Secretary Zinke Announces $35.8 Billion Added to U.S. Economy in 2017 due to National Park Visitation
(Photo courtesy U.S. Department of the Interior)
Report Finds Parks Support 306,000 jobs Mostly in Hotels, Restaurants, Transportation, Recreation
Washington, DC - - (April 25, 2018) - - As the nation celebrates National Park Week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2017 resulted in a $35.8 billion benefit to the nation’s economy--a nearly $1 billion increase from 2016-- and supported 306,000 jobs.
According the annual National Park Service report, 2017 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, more than 330 million visitors in 2017 spent $18.2 billion in the communities near national parks. Of the 306,000 jobs supported by that spending,...05-04-2018, 06:22 AM -
IRS Tax Time Guide says Contribute to an IRA by April 17 and claim it for 2017
Washington, DC - - (March 20, 2018) - - The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers today that it’s not too late to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and still claim it on a 2017 tax return. Anyone with an IRA may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2017 tax return if they make contributions by April 17, 2018.
This is the sixth in a series of nine IRS news releases called the Tax Time Guide, designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 17. An IRA is designed to enable employees and the self-employed to save for retirement. Most taxpayers who work are eligible to start a traditional or Roth IRA or add money to an existing account. Contributions to a traditional IRA are often tax deductible, but dis...03-22-2018, 11:18 AM -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces 2017 Compliance Outreach Program Seminars for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
Washington, DC - - (March 23, 2017) - - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the opening of registration for its compliance outreach program seminars for investment companies and investment advisers. The seminars will be offered in four cities and are intended to help Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and other senior personnel enhance compliance programs at investment companies and investment advisory firms.
The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE), Division of Investment Management, and the Asset Management Unit of the Division of Enforcement jointly sponsor the compliance outreach program.
All regional seminars will include an overview of OCIE’s 2017 priorities and individual seminars will feature the following panel discussions on current...03-30-2017, 07:13 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 National Professional Development Grant Competition to Support Educators of English Learner Students
Washington, DC - - (March 8, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), announced recently in the Federal Register, the availability of $20 million for its National Professional Development (NPD) grant competition to support educators of English Learner (EL) students. “These grants are great investments in helping prepare new teachers improve their content skills to better serve the needs of English learner students,” said Supreet Anand, deputy director of OELA. “Our English Learners benefit by having competent and capable instructors in the classroom.” The NPD program provides grants for eligible institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in collaboration with states or districts, to...03-10-2017, 11:07 AM -
Statement From U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2017
Washington, DC - - (March 7, 2017) - - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2017 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. The trade deficit in January stood at $48.5 billion, a 9.6 percent increase from December. U.S. imports of goods and services increased to $240.6 billion in January from $235.3 billion in December. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $192.1 billion in January from $191.0 billion in December.
In January 2017, the trade deficit for goods and services was 11.8 percent higher as compared to January 2016, increasing from $43.4 billion to $48.5 billion. During this period, the largest drivers of the change in the trade deficit were consumer and capital goods. Imports were $18.4 billion higher, driven by $16.3 billion...03-07-2017, 01:26 PM -
National Consumer Protection Week 2017 Kicks Off Sunday, March 5
Federal Trade Commission, partners promote efforts to protect consumers from fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues
February 28, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission and more than 100 federal, state and local agencies, consumer groups and national advocacy organizations, will participate in the 19th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), held March 5-11, 2017. NCPW is a nationally coordinated campaign to inform Americans of their consumer rights while providing them access to free consumer-related resources.
Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen, who will participate in the FTC’s military Twitter chat on March 9, 2017, noted her anticipation for this year’s NCPW, highlighting her focus on the military community. She also stressed the importance of the campaign's website, NCPW.gov, which hosts a variety of resources...02-28-2017, 12:24 PM -
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Prepared Remarks at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference
February 16, 2017
Below are the prepared remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos at the Magnet Schools of America 2017 National Policy Training Conference, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Good Afternoon:
Thank you for that kind introduction Todd, and thank you for inviting me to be here with you.
I want to begin by expressing my appreciation for all you do. I would like to share some thoughts on how I hope to support your important work, but first, let me just comment on something you may have seen on TV.
Last Friday, a handful of protestors tried to block my entrance into Jefferson Middle School Academy here in D.C. While I eventually made it in, and had very constructive conversations with Chancellor Wilson, many DC...02-16-2017, 06:02 PM -
U.S. Department of State Participates in Selection of University Partners for 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship
February 8, 2018
Washington, DC - - (February 7, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of State and its implementing partner, IREX, have selected 38 colleges and universities from across the United States to host the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders this summer. These institutions have designed programs that will empower 1,000 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and their peers in the United States to build connections and develop skills needed to succeed in the globalized workforce. Each 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow will complete a six-week Academic and Leadership Institute at one of the selected U.S. colleges and universities in one of the following areas: business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, or public management. Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship i...02-08-2017, 07:08 AM -
Older Americans Month 2017
Theme Announcement
January 24, 2017
Washington, DC - - (December 9, 2016) - - The Administration on Aging (A0A), part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is pleased to announce the theme for Older American’s Month (OAM) 2017. The theme, Age Out Loud, is intended to give aging a new voice—one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say about aging.
The 2017 theme gives us an opportunity to shine a light on many important issues and trends. More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. They expect to continue to live their lives to the fullest, and they’re insisting...01-24-2017, 10:26 AM -
Hoy comienza la temporada de impuestos de 2017
24 de enero de 2017
Washington, DC - - (23 de enero de 2017) - - El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) dijo hoy que, según lo programado, ha comenzado a aceptar y procesar declaraciones federales de impuestos de 2016. Este año se espera que se presenten más de 153 millones de declaraciones.
Las personas tendrán hasta el martes, 18 de abril de 2017 para presentar sus declaraciones de 2016 y pagar cualquier impuesto adeudado. El plazo es más tarde en el año debido a varios factores. Este año, el plazo habitual del 15 de abril cae sábado, que normalmente daría a los contribuyentes hasta por lo menos el lunes siguiente. Sin embargo, el Día de la Emancipación, un día feriado en el Distrito de Columbia, se conmemora el lunes, 17 de abril, otorgándoles un día adicional a los contribuyentes de toda la nación. Por ley, los días feriados del D.C....01-24-2017, 09:08 AM -
2017 Tax Filing Season Opens Today
January 24, 2017
Washington, DC - - (January 23, 2017) - - The Internal Revenue Service said today that it successfully started accepting and processing 2016 federal individual income tax returns on schedule. More than 153 million returns are expected to be filed this year.
People have until Tuesday, April 18, 2017 to file their 2016 returns and pay any taxes due. The deadline is later this year due to several factors. The usual April 15 deadline falls on Saturday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the following Monday. However, Emancipation Day, a D.C. holiday, is observed on Monday, April 17, giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day to file. By law, D.C. holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the same way federal holidays do. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to file.
"Following months...01-24-2017, 08:28 AM