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Somebody's Watching Me... And You

Could a national ID card help prevent identity theft?

If you walk into the mall and get a feeling you’re being watched, you might be right. The very signs you look at may know you, your shopping habits, maybe even your credit rating. Too much? Will facial recognition help consumers or turn into a massive invasion of privacy?

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Should Your Baby Have a Social Security Number?

Tuesday December 11, 2012

If the very idea of tagging your brand new baby with a Social Security number while it's still at the hospital sort of rings your "Mommy Government" bell, there are still some pretty good reasons for doing it. So if you decide it's a good idea, how can you get your baby a Social Security number? [Learn more...]

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How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card

Americans Abandoning the Doctor?

Monday December 10, 2012

Whether it's because we're getting healthier or just poorer, Americans are going to the doctor less often, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More...

Fewer Americans in Jail or On Probation

Friday December 7, 2012

The rate of adult Americans in prison or jail or on probation or parole fell to its lowest point since 2000, according to the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Read More...

African Lions Stalking US Protected Species Status

Thursday December 6, 2012

As part of its program intended to protect creatures that have never naturally set foot, fin, paw or hoof inside the United States of America, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has given notice that it might extend endangered species designation to African lions. Read More...

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