http://www.USA.govGovernment news and featured content from the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov.en-usTue, 31 Jan 2006 18:05:05 GMTWed, 07 May 2008 18:24:29 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7953Visit USA.gov for information about Cyclone Nargis, which struck Burma on May 2-3, 2008. You'll find a summary of the event and current conditions; resources for those who are trying to locate an American; a link on how you can help; and a travel warning.{5f35f0af-ab2a-e271-9825-5aec5a0d4874}Wed, 07 May 2008 18:24:29 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008/pr08_011a.htmStarting on May 12, a one-ounce, First-Class U.S. stamp will cost $.42 and rates for other postal services will also increase. Visit USA.gov’s link to view rate changes.{fe698882-c6a6-204f-35b2-edf0ea863133}Wed, 07 May 2008 18:10:26 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bpa.htmlThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formed a task force to review current research and new information on Bisphenol A (BPA), a substance used in the production of many plastic food and drink packages. As the FDA continues its risk assessment process, it is not recommending that consumers discontinue using products with BPA; however, the FDA states that concerned consumers should be aware that there are alternatives to polycarbonate baby bottles, including glass baby bottles.{f05edde1-c5e2-549b-633-c00860c975a8}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:34:00 GMThttp://origins.usa.gov/external/external.jsp?url=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011603.htmlMay is Older Americans Month, a tribute that was first designated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Visit USA.gov's link for some interesting facts and figures about the 65-and-older population in the United States.{8b7d7f21-d753-ff71-6c1e-78046e3e2ac6}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:33:52 GMThttp://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtmlUSA.gov's Businesses and Nonprofits page has been updated with news and features for May 2008. Use the "Create a Business Recovery Manual" link to ensure that your business is prepared for natural and man-made disasters; check out "How Much Do Americans Earn?" to see some government statistics; and take advantage of "Templates for Your Business," provided by Counselors to America's Small Business. Look for these links on the right side of the page. {17e91147-d80f-e542-468a-164910212bbb}Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:10 GMT