Main goal to protect and defend the US from terrorist and criminal attacks through investigation; also protect the rights of citizens and enforce criminal laws Internet Pharmacy Officer gets jailtime: Man accused of importing drugs into US and illegally selling them to doctors: Both he and the doctors held accountable A Byte out of History: The Bobby Greenlease Kidnapping article about kidnapping of a young boy in 1953. Kidnappers returned the boy in exchange of his parents money (600,000 dollars.) Serial Bank Robber: Help us Catch the Loan Ranger Bandit Man committed over a dozen armed robberies of banks and financial institution still not caught 2. Postal Service Delivering/sorting/management of mail throughout US Total Career Employees 2012: 522,144 Vision 2013: 1) Focus on what matters most to customers. 2) Leverage our strengths to create customer value and profits to invest in continued improvement. 3) Embrace change in the way we respond to emerging customer needs and a rapidly evolving business environment. Mailer Education Programs: Offers training and courses for people who wish to be educated about mailing through various opportunities Area Mail Processing: USPS improves efficiency by consolidating staff, space, time and supplies 3. Administration for Children and Families Division of Department of Health and Human services which focuses on the well being of children and families with low income, are refugees, or even natives to the US via human services ACF awarded 12.6 million to low income family organizations containing people who are hard working (have taken initiative to work hard and save money!) Data shows that adoption rate among foster children is increasing. They believe this is because of the balance between well fare quality for children and adoption permanent moving of children to families. Studies show that children on welfare have higher chances to have a higher risk of physical health problems. ACAF responds with immediate care for the children, knowledge to the public about these situations and promoting adoption into families. 4. Department of Justice Department ensures law and rights of citizens by defending threats and punishing crimes properly Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole and Panamanian Attorney General Ana Belfon signed an agreement agreeing to share over 36 million dollars of criminal assets with the Panama government. Will enable executive sharing committee to propose specific funding ideas Army National Guard members found guilty of defrauding its bureau. Investigation accuses 25 people total with 17 actually pleading guilty. Basically gave names and social security numbers to people to use ANG benefits. Diebold (company) admits to violating FCPA by supposedly bribing China with false records to disallow state owning and private banks to own ATMS 5. National Institute of Mental Health Funds research grants for scientists discovering things about mental health Adolescent Panic Disorder to be treated by cognitive behavioral therapy: Gives three examples followed by an intervention plan. Includes description of APD and symptoms. Scientists discovered a method to convert human stem cells, possibly leading to personalized medicines! Community based treatments for depression prove to be a success, especially in low income homes, where treatment is often too expensive. (Stuff involving churches, schools, etc.) 6. US Department of Education Help child and adolescent education by fighting for globally better quality (and equal) learning opportunities US Department of Education awards USC with 875,000 dollars specifically for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. They wish to enhance the studies of Community Living Policy. Announcement that October is Connected Educator Month. Teachers/Educators participate in online training courses to help enhance technology. 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools: article about the 286 award winning schools across the US