January 2012
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chameleon-eyes asked: i'm studying abroad and will out of the country for my state's primary. how do i go out about requesting an international absentee ballot?
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Changing the Stigma of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is often known as the “smoker’s disease” even though one in five victims of lung cancer have never smoked a cigarette. The annual death toll among this group now approaches that of breast cancer, about 40,000 a year.
Non-smoking women are twice as likely to get lung cancer as non-smoking men, and non-smoking women are more than twice as likely to die from lung cancer than ovarian...
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Anonymous asked: WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR GOLD DOLLARS IN 2012--WHAT MONTHS WILL THEY COME OUT AND WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE THEM?
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'Gameover' Scam Targets Bank Accounts
The FBI identified a new phishing scam online that targets your bank accounts. The scam is called “Gameover.” Once the virus is on your computer, it can steal all of your user names and passwords before you realize what has happened.
How It Works
The Gameover scam will email you, pretending to be from the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA), the Federal Reserve Bank, or the...
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Anonymous asked: What government program actually help homeowners reduce their interest on their home loans?
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Find out what food assistance programs are... →
Find information about food stamps and other food assistance programs from the government.
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Anonymous asked: Can my mortgage lender just add on flood insurance without proof?
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Find Out If You Qualify for the Earned Income Tax...
The earned income tax credit is a federal tax credit specifically for low-income workers. It was approved by Congress to help offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive for people to work.
According to the IRS, the credit provides an important financial boost to the economy since many families use it to pay living expenses and to save for future needs. Last year, four...
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Anonymous asked: Where can I find the full state of Union address by President Obama to the nation?
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Protect Your Health: Test for Radon
Is a colorless, odorless, deadly gas seeping into your home? Unless you test your home for radon, you’ll never know.
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and overall it is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It’s responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, and about one in 15 homes have elevated radon levels.
Radon comes from the natural breakdown...
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Anonymous asked: What type of personal grants are available?
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Help Choosing a Health Insurance Plan →
Choosing a health insurance plan can be complicated. We have information about group policies, plans, and how to appeal insurance claims. You can also find health insurance plan changes based on the Affordable Care Act.
Learn more about choosing a health insurance plan.
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Anonymous asked: who is the governor of new york
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Avoid Cell Phone “Bill Shock”
Have you ever received your mobile phone bill and discovered that the amount due was much higher than you were expecting?
Well, you are not alone.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) “bill shock” is relatively common. The amount of extra costs can range from mild (less than $50 extra dollars) to the extreme (in the $1,000s).
Regardless of the level, the bill shock can hurt...
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GobiernoUSA.gov →
GobiernoUSA.gov is the official web portal of the United States Government in Spanish. It is the sister site of USA.gov. “Gobierno” is Spanish for “government.”
If you need help finding government information in Spanish, please visit GobiernoUSA.gov. You can also like GobiernoUSA.gov on Facebook, or follow @GobiernoUSA on Twitter.
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Apply for the Alan Lomax Fellowship in Folklife... →
From the Library of Congress:
The Alan Lomax Fellows Program, established for a period of five years, supports scholarly research that contributes significantly to a greater understanding of the work of Lomax and the cultural traditions he documented over the course of a vigorous and highly productive seventy-year career. It provides an opportunity, for a period of up to 8 months, for concentrated...
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Ask President Obama Questions about the State of...
President Obama will deliver the State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Immediately following the speech, Whitehouse.gov will host a live panel of White House advisors to answer your questions. You can participate by going to Whitehouse.gov/SOTU.
There will be more chances to ask the White House your questions on Wednesdsay, Thursday, and Friday during special Twitter Office Hours....
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Anonymous asked: How can a municipality obtain military surplus equipment?
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Stock Scams Go Social
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged a man with trying to sell $500 billion worth of fake securities on the online social network LinkedIn. It’s a reminder that crime goes where the people go, and the people are on social media websites like LinkedIn and Facebook.
The SEC has advice to help you stay safe from online investment fraudsters.
On the Internet, it’s easy for...
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Anonymous asked: civil war
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Get Your Household Records In Order →
Here is a detailed guide for getting your household records in order and keeping them that way.
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Anonymous asked: list of credit counseling agencies
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Getting Involved with Mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month, a chance to celebrate the contributions of those who offer support, guidance, and assistance for the next generation.
Through mentoring, an adult works with a younger person who may be going through a difficult period or facing new challenges. In particular, when parents are either unavailable or unable to provide responsible guidance for their children,...
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Anonymous asked: need website for saving bond
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The 2012 State of the Union Address will take... →
Learn about this tradition and tune in on January 24 at 9pm EST to watch the State of the Union Address.
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Anonymous asked: how do i make a vissa for the US?
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Ask the Dept. of Education Your FAFSA Questions
By The U.S. Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid
For those of you who may need help paying for college, a new year means it’s time to complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We understand the financial aid process can often be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. To help you navigate the process, we are very excited to...
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Anonymous asked: Is there a travel advisory for Ecuador at this time
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Printable Calendars Highlight Important Health... →
These printable calendars help you stay aware of important health issues for communities, men, and women.
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Anonymous asked: what is the tax holiday?
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How to Contact Your Representative or Senator →
If you want to share your opinion on bills in Congress, you can contact your Representative or Senator.
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Are You Eligible To Donate Blood?
Blood donation helps save lives every day, and January is National Blood Donor Month. Even though an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10 percent do so annually.
Every day in the U.S., approximately 44,000 units of blood are required in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities for patients with cancer and other diseases, for...
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Anonymous asked: Are 44 cent FOREVER stamps purchased now still good after Jan. 22nd?
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If you're ready to start working on your 2012... →
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Anonymous asked: what are the new regulations for pharmaceutical sciences?
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Understanding the Serious Crime of Stalking
By Susan B. Carbon, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women
The Office on Violence Against Women proudly joins the President in recognizing January as National Stalking Awareness Month.
Stalking is described by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics as, “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear for his or her...
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Anonymous asked: food stamps
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January is Thyroid Awareness Month →
Learn about self exams and symptoms related to thyroid malfunction.
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