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By: Editor | August 31, 2009 | Category: General

Happy Woman At ComputerOur Monday blogger, Jake, has work duties that will take him away from Gov Gab until September. In his absence, we’re alternating between “Your Turn” weeks, where we’ll ask a question to spotlight your knowledge about government resources, and posts from guest bloggers across the government.

Today's Question:  What impresses you about your government?

Last Monday, the Car Allowance Rebate System (AKA Cash for Clunkers) program ended. My husband and I seriously considered turning in our minivan - it has126,000 miles on it.  We decided against it (hard to find a vehicle that seats 7 and gets more than 20 MPG), but during the research I was again pleasantly surprised at all the great information the government puts together in easy-to-use formats.  For instance, I was able to compare cars side-by-side for fuel economy and safety.  How cool!  What has surprised you about what the government does?

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blue comment bubble Posted by resources in crisis on August 31, 2009 at 11:22 AM EDT

what impresses me and my husband about our government we both agree is the resources availabe when there is a crisis. for example the no worker left behind in desparete need of a chance to get back on there feet financially. i am taken part in this and services like michgan rehabilition services to help people who are disable one program help them also return to work. i am benefiting from there resources also. so i am one impressed although i still have issues citizen.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Refresh My Memory on August 31, 2009 at 01:17 PM EDT

I was surprised to learn about the naturalization test for people who want to become US citizens. Even though I was born in this country, it was good for me to look at the questions and answers. Not all of them were easy! How many amendments does the Constitution have? [27] Who was president during WWI? [Woodrow Wilson] What are 2 Cabinet-level positions? [many answers] I like that we require this test.

http://www.uscis.gov/newtest

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blue comment bubble Posted by khaled on September 01, 2009 at 10:21 PM EDT

I work in the field of journalism specifically for the press I am not registered in the Press Association, though I love this profession and I want to be a superior officer to you How can this

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blue comment bubble Posted by Surprised on September 02, 2009 at 06:24 AM EDT

I just heard this: The Suicide Prevention campaign of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding its outreach to all
Veterans by piloting an online, one-to-one "chat service" for Veterans who prefer reaching out for assistance using the Internet.

http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel

It's good to have several methods for people in crisis to use to reach help.

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blue comment bubble Posted by John on September 05, 2009 at 08:02 AM EDT

wow...really nice post, I really appreciate your work.
http://www.okus.in Hope, I can copy your article to my site.

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