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Feb 14, 2013:


With tax season just around the corner, it's never too early to start thinking about... view more

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Feb 13, 2013:


Are you an outstanding student or young adult involved in your community?... view more

This is an image of the Benefits.gov homepage with an official YouTube logo.
Dec 7, 2012:


As part of celebrating Benefits.gov's 10th anniversary of citizen service, we are pleased to offer you a new and exciting way to stay connected with Benefits.gov: our YouTube channel, now featuring our first tutorial video.... view more


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Official seal of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Apr 16, 2012:


Commemorates website's service, technology innovation and e-government success

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Benefits.gov Program and its track record of success in serving the American public. Benefits.gov, formerly GovBenefits.gov, has increased public access to critical information regarding government benefits and consequently has reduced the cost to taxpayers of the processes required to obtain the same information.... view more

Official seal of the U.S. Department of Labor
Sep 30, 2010:


Benefits.gov provides enhanced search tools to navigate government programs

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the former GovBenefits.gov website has been redesigned and rebranded to become Benefits.gov. Along with a new look, Benefits.gov provides enhanced site features to help citizens quickly navigate and locate government benefit and assistance programs that may improve their lives. This collaborative effort of 17 federal agencies maintains content on more than 1,000 government programs.... view more


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