July 2012
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I wanted to ask about the Health care. When is it taking place that everyone has to have ins.
Asked by Lee Ann on Facebook.
On January 1, 2014, you must be enrolled in a health insurance plan that meets basic minimum standards. If you aren’t, you may be required to pay an assessment. You won’t have to pay an assessment if you have very low income and coverage is unaffordable to...
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Simple Steps to Stay Safe at the Pool →
If you’re keeping cool at a nearby swimming pool, make sure you know these simple steps to stay safe.
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Protect Your Health Coverage If You Lose Your Job
By Phyllis C. Borzi, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration
Losing your job can be a frightening prospect that affects your life in many ways. Workers lose income, the security of a steady job and often, the health benefits that go along with working full time. It is important to know what rights you have under the law, and what you can do to prevent...
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Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season starts in June and runs through November. Before a hurricane strikes, visit Ready.gov’s hurricane page to find out what you need to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
Check with the National Weather Service for weather watches and warnings.
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Service members, veterans, and their families can... →
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Learn About Your Health Insurance Options and How...
When you’re selecting a health insurance plan, you’ll want to consider more than just the cost. Here are some common questions you should ask yourself when looking at your options:
Do I have the right to go to any doctor, hospital, clinic or pharmacy I choose?
Are specialists such as eye doctors and dentists covered?
Does the plan cover special conditions or treatments such as pregnancy,...
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DNS Malware: Is Your Computer Infected?
DNS - Domain Name System - is an Internet service that converts user-friendly domain names, such as www.fbi.gov, into numerical addresses that allow computers to talk to each other. Without DNS and the DNS servers operated by Internet service providers, computers would not be able to browse web sites, send e-mail, or connect to any Internet services.
Criminals have infected millions of computers...
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Struggling to Get the Child Support Payments... →
This publication is a how-to guide that can help.
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Find Child Care Options Near You and Get Help...
Children’s healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences when they are young. There are several child care options available to families:
Childcare.gov can help you locate safe and affordable child care options near you.
Head Start is a federal program that helps children ages birth to five years old from low income families prepare for school. In addition to education, the...
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Feed Your Family Healthy Foods on a Budget
By Lorelei Jones, North Carolina State University, part of the USDA Extension Program.
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally funded nutrition education program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and US territory.
The program serves limited resource families and school-age youth, including those who qualify for other food...
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Share Your Thoughts on the Books That Shaped...
The Library of Congress recently launched a new exhibition about Books That Shaped America. It features influential books that were written by Americans, such as:
Catch-22
The Catcher in the Rye
The Great Gatsby
To Kill a Mockingbird
Little Women
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Currently, there are 88 books on the list and the Library of Congress hopes you will select the ones that you think shaped...
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What percent of an IRA does a person have to take each month after they are 70 years old?
Asked by Charlie on Facebook.
If you have a traditional IRA, you must receive a minimum distribution starting when you are 70 1/2 years old. In order to figure out what that amount is, you must first find your account balance on December 31 of the previous year. Then divide that number by the...
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Firework Injury Stats and Safety Tips
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides advice on fireworks safety and statistics about fireworks injuries. If you plan to use fireworks this Fourth of July, read this first.
From the CPSC:
Fireworks Injuries
Fireworks. They are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain, and even death. In 2011, CPSC staff conducted...
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Listen to the Stars and Stripes Forever March →
Listen to Sousa’s Band playing Stars and Stripes Forever from the Library of Congress’ National Jukebox.
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Happy Independence Day! Today is the United... →
July 4th is Independence Day, an American holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence on July 4th, 1776.
Did you know that the estimated population of the United States was 2.5 million people in July of 1776? This July 4th, the estimated population of the U.S. is 313.9 million people. Learn more fun facts and history about the fourth of July holiday at USA.gov.
