September 2012
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What To Do If You’re A Victim of Identity Theft Video description The immediate steps a victim should take to limit the damage caused by an identity thief. Video transcript NARRATOR: What to do if you are a victim of identity theft? If your identity’s been stolen, the FTC is the right place to learn how to set things straight. Here are 3 steps to take. First, call one of the nationwide...
Sep 14th
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Are You Prepared? Learn How to Protect Your...
If you had only a few moments to evacuate your home and could not return for several days or even weeks, would you have access to cash, banking services and the personal identification you need to conduct your day-to-day financial life? The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) offers these tips to make sure you’re financially prepared if disaster strikes: Periodically review your...
Sep 14th
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Learn About Financial Aid for College →
If you’re planning for college, learn more about financial aid and find out how the government can help.
Sep 14th
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Sep 13th
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Lifeline Program Helps Provide Phone Service to...
The Lifeline program helps low-income households get telephone service by providing discounts up to $10.00 a month on one basic monthly phone service (landline or wireless). Currently, more than 17 million households are subscribed to Lifeline. In order to enroll in Lifeline, potential subscribers must demonstrate their eligibility by showing proof of income or participation in a qualifying...
Sep 13th
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Recall on Imported Frescolina Brand Ricotta Salata...
Forever Cheese, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese because it is contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. According to CDC reports, 14 people have been infected with listeriosis and hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. Listeriosis contributed to at least one of these deaths. The recall affects lot number T9425 and/or production...
Sep 13th
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Sep 12th
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If You're Feeling Anxious or Depressed, You Can...
More than 350,000 people took their own lives in the past year, and today we are losing more military soldiers to suicide than battle, according to Secretary of Army, John McHugh, who recently briefed America on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, which helps raise awareness of the resources available to those who are feeling anxiety and...
Sep 12th
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Recognize the Signs of Ovarian Cancer →
If ovarian cancer is found early on, it can be treated more effectively. Learn to recognize the symptoms.
Sep 12th
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View the Most Popular Pages, Links and Search... →
We provide links to all of government, and are able to see a broad overview of what is on Americans’ minds regarding the government. While we never track or record information about individuals and their visits, we do collect summary statistics on the pages and links viewed most frequently.
Sep 11th
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Take Control Of Your Health During Healthy Aging...
September is Healthy Aging Month. Become wiser about your health! Order this free packet of publications that provides practical health tips to: Get blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control Recognize the symptoms of diabetes Avoid health scams by learning their tell-tale signs, and more.
Sep 11th
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Sep 11th
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Please observe a moment of silence at 8:46 am EDT... →
Sep 11th
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Sep 10th
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Commemorate the 11th Anniversary of 9/11
Tuesday is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people. On the anniversary, please observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (EDT) to honor those innocent victims. Visit 9/11 Commemorations and Memorials to learn about 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance; get information about memorials in New York, Washington, and Shanksville; and...
Sep 10th
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Need Help Replacing Vital Documents? →
Find resources to replace documents like passports, birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and more.
Sep 10th
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Sep 7th
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How To Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget
Food is expensive, but you can find tips to help you eat well on a tight budget. For example: Prepare stews and casseroles to help stretch expensive food items and provide meals for multiple days. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. Healthy foods that tend to be reasonably priced and available year-round include apples, bananas, potatoes, carrots, and greens. Buy groceries...
Sep 7th
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September 11th is a National Day of Service and... →
Find service opportunities in your community.
Sep 7th
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Sep 6th
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Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Current...
As of September 4, 2012, 87 deaths caused by West Nile Virus have been reported in the United States. There have been 1,993 cases of West Nile Virus in people, with 70 percent of those cases occurring in six states: Texas, South Dakota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Michigan. Forty-eight states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. West Nile Virus is a...
Sep 6th
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Are You Eligible for Unemployment Insurance? →
If you’re unemployed, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance. Find out if you are.
Sep 6th
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Sep 5th
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Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should know about Group B Strep (GBS). In the U.S., about 1 in 4 women carry Group B Streptococcal bacteria. Without a test, you wouldn’t know that you were carrying Group B Strep because there are no symptoms and it is usually not harmful to women. However, Group B Strep can be passed on to your baby during childbirth and lead to a deadly...
Sep 5th
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How To Use Fruits and Vegetables To Manage Your... →
Sep 5th
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Sep 4th
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Contaminated Tattoo Inks can Cause Dangerous...
Tattoo inks and the pigments used to color them can become contaminated by bacteria, mold, and fungi. In the last year, inks contaminated with a family of bacteria called nontuberculous Mycobacteria have caused serious infections in at least four states. Some bacteria in this family can cause lung disease, joint infection, eye problems and other organ infections. The skin ointments provided by...
Sep 4th
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Know the Terms and Charges Before You Rent a Car →
Sep 4th
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Sep 3rd
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Wishing You a Safe and Fun Labor Day! →
Learn the history of Labor Day.
Sep 3rd
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August 2012
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Aug 31st
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'Once in a blue moon' happens tonight
When people say something occurs just once in a blue moon, they mean it’s very rare. These days, the speaker is often referring to the modern folklore that, whenever there are two full moons in a calendar month, the second one should be called “a Blue Moon.” Going by this definition, the United States will experience a Blue Moon on the evening of August 31. The first full moon of...
Aug 31st
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Get Help Replacing Vital Documents →
Find resources to replace vital documents like passports, birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and more.
Aug 31st
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What You Need to Know about ‘Deferred Action’
Some immigrants who were brought to the country as children can now apply for deferred action, a program that allows you to remain in the country and apply for work permits. The program has strict requirements and includes filing several forms, as well as a background check and evidence of eligibility. Here are the basics of the program, and links to official government information for more...
Aug 31st
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Aug 30th
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Stay Healthy at College
College students spend a lot of time worrying about their studies that sometimes they can forget the importance of taking care of their health. While college life involves new challenges, responsibilities and excitement, it can also be a stressful time. Students often deal with the social pressures of drinking, drugs and sexual activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer...
Aug 30th
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Aug 29th
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Why Women Don't Have to Register with the...
We recently posted that men between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service System. The Selective Service System is only used in the event of a crisis requiring a draft and men are required to register by law.  A few people on Facebook and Twitter asked why women don’t have to register too. The answer is because the law specifies “male persons.” In order...
Aug 29th
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Find Hurricane Shelters →
Search for open shelters from the Red Cross or text “SHELTER” and a zip code to 43362 to find a shelter near you.
Aug 29th
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Register to Vote Before the November Elections →
There’s still time to register to vote before the November elections. Find state registration deadlines, eligibility and more.
Aug 29th
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Understanding the Elusive Giant Pacific Octopus Video description See underwater footage of octopus swimming and egg hatching and learn how scientists are tracking and tagging octopus so we can learn more about them. To learn more about the octopus, read the “Top 12 Weird Facts About Octopus.” Video transcript Voice over: They can change shape, texture color and size. They can walk...
Aug 28th
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Answering Your Questions About Robocalls
By Kati Daffan, staff attorney in the Division of Marketing Practices at the Federal Trade Commission. There has been a lot of commentary about the July 23rd post regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and robocalls, so we thought we would follow up with a bit more information. First, we want to clarify the rules. The FTC has laws forbidding any sales robocall unless you’ve given your...
Aug 28th
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Need Help Improving Your Credit? →
This guide from the Federal Trade Commission can help.
Aug 28th
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Aug 27th
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Teach Your Kids and Teens the Dangers of Underage...
By Chris Kuhn, manager of programs at The Century Council Back to School is an exciting time for both students and parents as they prepare for a new school year and new challenges both in and out of the classroom. It also serves as a great time to remind students about the importance of staying safe and making healthy lifestyle choices. The Century Council’s Ask Listen Learn: Kids and Alcohol...
Aug 27th
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Aug 27th
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Create a Family Health History →
Knowing your family health history can help you get better preventative care. Create your own history to monitor your health.
Aug 27th
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Aug 25th
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Aug 24th
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Sunday Marks the 92nd Anniversary of Women's...
Every year on August 26th, the United States honors and celebrates Women’s Equality Day. This Sunday marks the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 19th Amendment guarantees American women the right to vote, and was passed on August 26, 1920. The passing of the amendment came after 70 years of fighting for women’s rights. Women’s rights were first addressed at the...
Aug 24th
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