September 2012
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Seven Prevention Resources for You and Your Family
Under the health care law, many insurers are required to cover certain preventive services at no cost to you, including vaccines, mammograms, cancer screenings, and more. Use the resources below to learn more about prevention and spread the word.
Visit the Prevention & Wellness page on HealthCare.gov.
Learn about free preventive care for you and your family.
See a list of covered services...
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BLM and what they are doing to our wild horses.
Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects, manages, and controls wild horses and burros under the authority of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. The Act declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of...
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Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take-Back... →
Learn how and where you can safely dispose of medications at a drop off site near you.
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When's the Best Time To Retire?
Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it’s also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider.
When’s the best time? There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Social Security offers a list of factors to consider in When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits. You’ll learn:
How your monthly benefit amount can differ based on the age at which you start receiving benefits;
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Free Admission to Museums Across the Country This... →
This Saturday is Museum Day. Over 1,450 museums across the country are offering free admission.
View the list of participating museums and get your free tickets.
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Saturday is National Public Lands Day, Admission...
Saturday, September 29 is National Public Lands Day. This is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Find a volunteer site if you want to help improve our public lands by planting trees and native plants, collecting trash, improving trails, and more.
In honor of National Public Lands Day, all national parks offer free admission. Plan your visit to a national park...
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Today is Johnny Appleseed's Birthday →
Learn more about his life and how he earned his nickname.
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Find Free Legislative Information on the New...
The Library of Congress recently unveiled Congress.gov. It’s a new website that will eventually replace THOMAS.gov as the government’s site for accessing free, fact-based legislative information.
The Congress.gov site includes bill status and summary, bill text, House and Senate member profiles, and a number of new features, including effective display on mobile devices. Learn more...
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This is the Last Week to Order Your Free Wiser... →
The free packet of publication includes information on how 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.
Order your free kit today.
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What You Should Know Before Buying Life Insurance
Three in 10 American households are uninsured and half say they need more life insurance, according to the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to educate people about the importance insurance in protecting their financial futures.
Many people realize that life insurance is an important way to provide for their families, but buying life insurance can seem daunting. How do you know...
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Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood →
Here are some tips to reduce your children’s risk of cancer later in life.
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Explore the Redesigned Kids.gov!
Kids.gov is the U.S. government’s website for children (grades K-8). Kids, parents, and teachers can use the site to get help with homework, access lesson plans, watch videos, play games, and more.
If you’ve visited Kids.gov previously, you’ll notice that the website has been completely redesigned. The vibrant new site provides areas for three specific audiences: kids (grades...
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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a king or queen? →
If you are a U.S. citizen, don’t expect that dream to come true—the United States does not confer titles of nobility. It’s written into the Constitution. The National Archives has the details.
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Have You Taken Steps to Prepare for an Emergency?
September is National Preparedness Month. Have you taken steps to prepare for an emergency?
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), three elements of good preparation are:
Being Informed — Learn about the potential emergencies that can happen where you live and know the appropriate ways to respond to them.
Making a Plan — Your family may not be together when...
