August 2012
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Register to Vote Before the November Elections →
There’s still time to register to vote before the November elections. Find state registration deadlines, eligibility and more.
Aug 29th
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Understanding the Elusive Giant Pacific Octopus Video description See underwater footage of octopus swimming and egg hatching and learn how scientists are tracking and tagging octopus so we can learn more about them. To learn more about the octopus, read the “Top 12 Weird Facts About Octopus.” Video transcript Voice over: They can change shape, texture color and size. They can walk...
Aug 28th
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Answering Your Questions About Robocalls
By Kati Daffan, staff attorney in the Division of Marketing Practices at the Federal Trade Commission. There has been a lot of commentary about the July 23rd post regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and robocalls, so we thought we would follow up with a bit more information. First, we want to clarify the rules. The FTC has laws forbidding any sales robocall unless you’ve given your...
Aug 28th
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Need Help Improving Your Credit? →
This guide from the Federal Trade Commission can help.
Aug 28th
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Aug 27th
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Teach Your Kids and Teens the Dangers of Underage...
By Chris Kuhn, manager of programs at The Century Council Back to School is an exciting time for both students and parents as they prepare for a new school year and new challenges both in and out of the classroom. It also serves as a great time to remind students about the importance of staying safe and making healthy lifestyle choices. The Century Council’s Ask Listen Learn: Kids and Alcohol...
Aug 27th
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Aug 27th
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Create a Family Health History →
Knowing your family health history can help you get better preventative care. Create your own history to monitor your health.
Aug 27th
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Aug 25th
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Aug 24th
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Sunday Marks the 92nd Anniversary of Women's...
Every year on August 26th, the United States honors and celebrates Women’s Equality Day. This Sunday marks the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 19th Amendment guarantees American women the right to vote, and was passed on August 26, 1920. The passing of the amendment came after 70 years of fighting for women’s rights. Women’s rights were first addressed at the...
Aug 24th
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Update on Tropical Storm Isaac and Tips for...
Tropical Storm Isaac is churning in the Caribbean Sea, and the storm is currently tracking south of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We will have a better idea if and where it might hit the United States mainland in the next 12 to 24 hours. If you live in an area that is in the current path of the storm or in coastal regions that could be affected, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Aug 24th
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Find Out If You're Eligible for Tax Credits for... →
If you purchase an energy-efficient product for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. 
Aug 24th
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Aug 23rd
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How to Apply for VA Health Benefits
If you served in the active military, naval, or air service and were honorably discharged or released, you may qualify for VA health care benefits, including hospital services. Certain Reservists and National Guard Members may also qualify. Check your eligibility. If you qualify, you can apply online or by phone, mail, or in-person. Learn more about all the ways you can apply.
Aug 23rd
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Learn What to Look Out For If You Shop For... →
Aug 23rd
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Aug 22nd
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can anyone garnish my compensation Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user. A wage garnishment is when your employer is required to withhold some portion of your earnings in order to pay off a debt. Wage garnishments do not include voluntary wage assignments—that is, when you voluntarily agree that your employer may turn over a specified amount of earnings to a creditor or creditors. Most...
Aug 22nd
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Find Out If You're Eligible to Request Deferred... →
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security began accepting requests for “deferred action” status from people who were brought into the United States as children. Deferred action status would allow these people to remain in the United States and make them eligible to receive a work permit. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply for deferred action status...
Aug 22nd
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Do You Want the Government to Address a Certain... →
Use the White House’s “We the People” system to submit your ideas or sign existing petitions that support your ideas.
Aug 22nd
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