Community Resources
- 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Service projects marking the eight year anniversary of 9/11 will take place in all 50 states.
- 2008 National Conventions Going Green
- 2008 convention will be the greenest conventions so far in U.S. history.
- 2009 Stimulus In President Obama's Own Words
- This historic step won't be the end of what we do to turn our economy around, but the beginning,
- 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak
- Learn all about the 2009 swine flu outbreak -- There is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu.
- 5 Steps To Stop Debt Collection Harassment
- Stop those harassing phone calls and letters with these five steps.
- 5 Tips For Conducting A Background Check...
- Keep these tips in mind when conducting background checks on potential employees
- 5 Ways To Save On Car Insurance
- Here are a few ways you can save on your car insurance policy.
- 6 Steps To Create And Manage a Budget
- Learn how to create a budget in six easy steps to help you reach your financial goals.
- 7 Steps To Manage Your Money When You Have Kids
- Adding a bundle of joy to the family makes actively managing your finances even more important. Follow these seven steps to hel
- Addressing Gang Problems Through Strategic Planning
- Using strategic planning to deal with gang problems.
- Adult Literacy Skills
- Discussion of Adult Education Progarams with great resources...
- Affordable health insurance: How to save on your health-care costs
- Health-care costs continue to rise, but there are things you can do to help make your health insurance more affordable
- Affordable vacations: How to travel on the cheap
- Tips for how to save on everything from transportation to hotels to airfare
- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
- During the 1890s scientists rediscovered bones preserved in one of the most complete Miocene mammal sites in the world.
- Age Patterns in Violent Victimization
- Data on age patterns in violent crime.
- Airline Rewards Credit Cards - Get the Best Mileage for Your Money
- Spend more, fly more. But is your airline rewards credit card costing you more than the miles it's giving you?
- Alabama - The Heart of Dixie
- Alabama has been at the center of many American battles--between white settlers and Native Americans, and in the Civil War.
- Alaska - The Great Land
- Alaska is the largest state in area and is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere.
- Alaska Relocation Guide
- A guide to help you get through the process of relocating or moving to Alaska
- Alternate Sources Of Financing For Your Small Business
- Where to go for a small business loan when the big banks say no
- Anthrax - Exposure, Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Humans can become infected with anthrax by handling products from infected animals or by inhaling anthrax spores.
- Are You Ready for Earthquakes?
- How to be better prepared in an Earthquake
- Are You Ready for Extreme Heat?
- Information on the dangers of extreme heat and ways to prevent them
- Are You Ready for Landslides?
- Facts about and how to protect yourself against landslides, mudslides, and debris flows
- Are You Ready for Thunderstorms and Lightning?
- Facts about Thunder and Lightning and how to protect against them
- Are You Ready for Tornadoes?
- Important facts and how to protect yourself against tornadoes
- Are You Ready for Tsunamis?
- Important facts about and ways to protect yourself from Tsunamis
- Arizona - The Grand Canyon State
- Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants.
- Arkansas - The Land of Opportunity
- Arkansas is the only state in which diamonds have been mined, although today the mine operates only as a tourist attraction.
- Barack Obama Biography
- Barack Obama, the former senator from Illinois, is the first African-American president of the United States.
- Brief History of AMBER Alert
- How and when the AMBER alert system was created.
- Bullying Prevention Program
- Description of bullying behavior and its effects and the Olweus program for containing it.
- Buying A Gift Card? Here's What You Need To Know
- Learn what you need to know about buying a gift card.
- Buying A Used Car: How To Get The Best Deal
- Five steps to finding the best deal on the best used car for you!
- California - The Golden State
- The discovery of gold and the immigration in 1849 of thousands of "forty-niners" came in search of the precious metal.
- California Relocation Guide
- A guide to help you get through the process of relocating or moving to California
- Camelot - The Online Neighborhood Success Story
- Since its inception, CNA has improved quality of life in Camelot crime prevention, appearance of the neighborhood, zoning, etc.
- Car Rental Fees You Can Avoid
- Renting a car can be costly, but you can trim your bill by avoiding these extra fees
- Cash For Clunkers Program - Avoid and Report Fraud
- The Cash for Clunkers Program is closed.
- Cash For Clunkers Program - Consumer FAQ
- Questions and answers about the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) known as the Cash for Clunkers program.
- Cash For Clunkers Program - Dealer FAQ
- Questions and answers for dealers about the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) also known as the Cash for Clunkers program.
- Cash for Clunkers Program - Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS)
- Now closed, the CARS Program allowed you to trade in your old car for a new one, and get up to $4,500.
- Catch Up On Your Retirement Savings
- It’s been one financial blow after another for many Americans over the past few years, and you may find your retirement savings
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Statistics on child abuse and its effects on children.
- Child Care - Day Care
- There are various tools and checklists that can help you choose quality child care.
- Choosing a School: Explore Your Options
- Understanding all of your options for choosing the best school for your child.
- Choosing a School: First Steps
- Describes the three basic steps involved in choosing a new school for your child.....
- Choosing a School: How to Evaluate
- How to better evaluate the school that best fits your child and family’s needs.
- Civil Remedies for Gang-Related Harm
- Using small claims and landlord-tenant courts to deal with gang issues.
- Clear The Clutter: Organze Your Financial Records...
- Learn how to organize your financial documents and clear your paperwork clutter
- Colorado - The Centennial State
- Called the "Centennial State," because it became the 38th state when the U.S. turned 100 in 1876.
- Colorado Relocation Guide
- A guide to help you get through the process of relocating or moving to Colorado
- Community Restraint Programs For Juvenile Offenders
- How community restraint and treatment programs can help recidivism.
- Connecticut - The Constitution State
- Connecticut gets its name from an Algonquian word meaning "land on the long tidal river."
- Constitution of the United States
- The Constitution of the United States comprises the primary law of the U.S. Federal Government.
- Credit Card Versus Debit Card. Which Is Better?
- Credit cards and debit cards each have advantages. Which one you use depends on your cash flow and making that monthly payment.
- Deaf Awareness Week
- Deaf people can do anything except hear! - I. King Jordon
- Debt Collection: Understand Your Rights
- Understand the rights granted to you under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
- Defining the Community Youth Gang
- Types of youth gangs and their reasons for being.
- Delaware - The Diamond State
- Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research.
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- This is employment that has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the U.S. President
- Ditch Your Cable T.V. For These Cheaper Alternatives
- ? It is possible to cut the cable cord and still get most of the programming you love for less than what you currently pay
- Do You Need Gap Car Insurance?
- If you are leasing a vehicle or have little equity in your car then gap car insurance could potentially save you thousands of do
- Do You Need Medicare Part D Insurance?
- Learn more about Medicare Part D and whether you should enroll.
- Do You Need Term Life Insurance?
- If a permanent life insurance policy is beyond your financial reach, a term life insurance policy may be a viable alternative
- EPA's Targeted Watershed Grants Program
- The EPA watershed grant program
- Earn Extra Money Working For the 2010 Census
- A 2010 census job is perfect for anyone who is looking for part time employment or is between jobs.
- Economic Stimulus Plans - A Glossary Of Terms
- Generally accepted definitions are given below so that you can become conversant in the language of stimulus packages.
- Emergency Planning Checklists
- Checklist planning help for all types of emergencies
- Employment Networking Explained
- networking is the key vehicle by which the job hunter can gain access to the "hidden job market."
- Establishing A Successful Dog Park In Your Community
- How a dog park can enhance your community and steps for creating one.
- Estate Planning: Should You Create A Trust?
- Trusts help define how and when you want your assets distributed after your death and can often reduce your estate taxes and the
- Estate Planning: Why You Need A Will
- A last will and testament tells the world how you want your assets distributed after your death—and can provide you with a voice
- Estate planning: Tax Planning For Your Estate
- Careful estate planning now can help reduce the amount of taxes your estate pays to the government upon your death—providing mor
- Evaluating Anti-Gang Efforts
- How to evaluate the efficacy of an anti-gang program.
- Executive Summary of the 2009 Stimulus Package
- In the next two weeks, the Congress will be considering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009
- Extended Car Warranty: Do You Really Need It?
- When thinking of whether or not to purchase an extended car warranty, there are a number of factors to take into consideration.
- Extended Electronics Warranty: Do You Really Need One?
- Often extended warranties cost more than they’re worth, are never needed and don’t follow through when they are.
- FLSA for Agricultural Employers
- Applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to agricultural employment
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Regulations covering the U.S. Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA
- Federal Benefits Exempt From Garnishment
- If you have debt, certain federal benefits may be exempt from bank garnishment.
- Federal Child Labor Laws in Farm Jobs
- Information on U.S.laws applying to children working in agricultural settings.
- Financial Records: What To Save And What To Shred
- Learn how long you need to keep your financial documents.
- Five Ways to Lower your Medicare Costs
- Take advantage of programs that can help you lower your Medicare costs.
- Fixed Rate Student Loans: Are They Right For You?
- A new type of loan has hit the markets to help students pay for college. But is it right for you?
- Floods
- How to be prepared for a flood and also what to do during and after a flood.
- Florida Relocation and Moving Guide
- A guide to help you get through the process of relocating or moving to Florida
- Free Credit Score - Avoid Scams, Get Your Credit Report for Free
- Get your credit report for free. Avoid companies offering scam "free credit check scores" that charge a fee.
- Free Medicare Services
- Certain preventive health benefits are now free to Medicare recipients.
- GM Bailout Explained
- General Motors Corporation (GM) declared bankruptcy on June 1, and as part of the company's restructuring.
- Get Out Of Debt!
- Six steps to help you eliminate debt for good
- Get Rid Of Old Debts: Know Your Rights!
- By law, debt collectors cannot sue you to repay a time-barred debt
- Global Warming Dangers
- Scientists expect the average global temperature to increase an additional 2 to 6ºF over the next one hundred years
- Grand Canyon National Park
- A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size;
- Grand Portage National Monument
- Grand Portage National Monument and Indian Reservation form a bridge between people, time and culture.
- HMO Insurance
- Usually health care coverage through an HMO costs less than traditional health insurance. So, how do these savings effect you?
- Handling Serious Juvenile Offenders
- What works and doesn't work in dealing with serious juvenile offenders.'
- Harry Reid Biography
- He has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise him.
- Have phone, will travel: Travel apps for your next vacation
- Travel applications for your smartphone can help you get the most out of your next vacation or trip
- Hawaii - The Aloha State
- Hawaii, whose capital is Honolulu, is often called the "Crossroads of the Pacific" and is a popular vacation spot.
- Health Care Reform - A Balance of Interests
- Normally competing interests have compelling reasons to make significant changes to our entire health care system.
- Health Care Reform - How Much Will It Cost and Who Will Pay?
- Reforming and running the nation's health care system may cost a trillion dollars. So, who's going to pay?
- Health Care Reform - The Public Option
- A government sponsored health insurance option sharpens the debate over health care reform.
- Health Care Reform - The Republican Response
- Republican lawmakers respond to health care reform proposed by Democrats.
- Health Care Reform Bill Timeline
- Timeline for Health Care Reform Act-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Help Your Kids Stay Safe Online
- Protect your children by teaching them how to stay safe and secure online.
- Home Fire Safety
- Staying safe before, during, and after a house fire
- How Can My Community Prevent Child Abuse?
- Tips to educate individuals and communities about how to prevent child abuse and neglect.
- How To Choose The Right Financial Advisor
- but how do you find the right advisor for your financial goals? Learn what to look for to choose the advisor right for you and
- How To Establish A Business Network
- Learn how to network effectively to advance your professional life.
- How To Get A Refund On Your Airfare
- get a refund if your airline ticket drops in price, and how to find a cheap fare to begin with.
- How To Get A Small Business Loan
- Learn who offers small business loans and how to get one
- How To Improve Your Finances
- Six steps to help you achieve your financial goals
- How To Increase Your Social Security Benefits
- Learn what you and your family can do to get the most from your Social Security benefits
- How To Save for College With A 529 Plan
- Learn what a 529 plan is and how it may benefit you and your child.
- How To Select Funds For Your 401(K)
- Pick the right funds from your companys 401k plan offerings.
- How To Survive Holiday Travel
- Learn how to reduce your stress and be prepared for traveling this holiday season.
- How Your Credit Score Affects Your Life
- Your credit rating influences home loans, auto loans, credit cards, insurance, and other important financial concerns.
- How to Buy and Rent a Vacation Home
- What you should consider before purchasing, the tax implications of owning a vacation rental home and how to rent it.
- How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
- Want to lower the interest rate on your credit cards? Sometimes, all you have to do is ask!
- How to Run A Background Check
- Information can be found online for free or for a small cost when running a background check
- How to sell your vacation timeshare
- Selling your vacation timeshare can be a difficult task. But it can be done if you’re willing to follow the four “be’s”
- Human Pandemic - Government Food Services
- Responding to a human pandemic will likely require communities to try and keep people from gathering in groups.
- Hurricane Emergency Plan
- How to create a hurricane emergency plan and what to do if you need to evacuate.
- Hurricane Readiness
- Facts about and ways to protect yourself and your property from hurricanes
- Hurricanes - Get Ready with Emergency Supplies
- What emergency supplies you will need for a hurricane emergency.
- IRS Audit: What To Expect And How To Survive
- Learn what to expect and what you will need to do to survive an IRS audit.
- If Your Passport is Lost or Stolen
- In order to protect yourself from identity fraud it is important to report a lost or stolen valid passport immediately!
- Illinois - The Land of Lincoln
- Illinois became the 21st state in 1818.
- Investing for beginners: The basics of how to invest your money
- Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are the basics of investing for beginners
- Jobs in the Current Economic Market
- You will most likely get your new job through networking, not through replying to an ad from the newspaper or online.
- John McCain Biography
- John McCain, currently a senator representing Arizona, would have been the oldest president of the United States if elected.
- Keeping a Good Credit Score
- If your credit scores are 760 or higher, congratulations! Now, don't do anything.
- Kentucky - The Bluegrass State
- Admitted into the Union in 1792, Kentucky is the 15th state and the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Know Before You Go: Find Out Your Health Care Cost
- More services are available to help you know the cost of a health-care procedure or visit before you make that appointment
- Lightning Safety
- On average, only floods kill more people. Lightning makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer.
- Managing Your Aging Parents Finances
- Learn how to find, understand and manage your parents finances.
- McGruff the Crime Dog's 30th Anniversary 1980 - 2010
- "Taking A Bite Out Of Crime" for the last 30 years.
- Measuring Academic Curriculum and Achievement
- Criteria used to measure how schools are rated
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage can help lower costs and give you greater access prescription drugs.
- Medicare Supplement Changes for 2010
- Two new options have been added to Medicare Supplement plans while four have been eliminated. Offerings of some current plans h
- Medigap Supplemental Insurance Explained
- Medigap is a supplemental health insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill gaps in Medicare coverage.
- Michelle Obama Biography
- When people ask Michelle Obama to describe herself, she doesn't hesitate. First and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha's mom.
- Mississippi - The Magnolia State
- Considered part of the Deep South, Mississippi, with its rich soil and many rivers, is an agricultural state.
- Missouri - The Show Me State
- Today, more than half the population lives in Missouri's two major cities--Kansas City and St. Louis.
- Money Management 101: Tips For College Students
- Five money-management tips to help college students begin their future on firm financial footing.
- Montana - The Treasure State
- Montana is known as a tourist destination for those drawn to its many trout streams and wide open spaces.
- Nancy Pelosi Biography
- Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, a native of San Francisco, have five children
- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Victims of violence often suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn, with little or no guidance and support.
- National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
- Medicine misuse as the nation’s second biggest drug problem.
- Nebraska - The Cornhusker State
- The Nebraska Territory was formed in 1854 at the same time as the Kansas Territory.
- Neighborhood Watch - How to Start One!
- How to Start a Neighborhood Watch Program in Your Neighborhood
- Neighborhood Watch - What Is It?
- An Overview of the Neighborhood Watch Program
- Neighborhood Watch Websites Provided by Neighborhood Link
- How to use a free website from Neighborhood Link to facilitate and enhance a Neighborhood Watch Group
- Nevada - The Silver State
- Nevada's name comes from the Spanish word meaning "snow clad"--a reference to the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
- New Hampshire - The Granite State
- A relatively small state, New Hampshire plays a major role every four years in the presidential election.
- New Mexico - The Land of Enchantment
- New Mexico was under Spanish control from the 16th century until about 1846.
- New Mexico's 505/575 Area Code Split
- Mandatory dialing for the New Mexico 505-575 Area Code Split will begin at 12 a.m. on Sunday October 5, 2008
- New York - The Empire State
- The state includes everything from skyscrapers in Manhattan to rivers, mountains, and lakes in upstate New York.
- New York Relocation Guide
- A guide to help you get through the process of relocating or moving to New York
- No Child Left Behind Increases Parents' Choices
- How No Child Left Behind provides educational choices
- No Child Left Behind and Charter Schools
- How Charter Schools work with the No Child Left Behind law
- No Child Left Behind and School Safety
- Why No School Left Behind will make schools safer and more drug-free
- North Carolina - The Tar Heel State
- North Carolina joined the Union in 1789 and is the 12th of the original 13 states.
- North Dakota - The Sioux State
- North Dakota was one of the last areas of the frontier to be settled by non-Native Americans.
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
- FAQ about what is in the Obama 2009 Stimulus plan and who qualifies for what...
- Obama's New Auto Warranty Commitment Program
- If you buy a new GM or Chrysler car during this restructuring period you will be eligible.
- Official Coast Guard Top 10 Rescues
- During Hurricane Katrina search and rescue operations alone saved 24,135 lives from imminent danger,
- Ohio - The Buckeye State
- Highly populated, Ohio is situated between the Eastern Seaboard and the Midwest.
- Oklahoma - The Sooner State
- Oklahoma's capital is an easy one to remember -- Oklahoma City.
- Open Unused Credit Cards - Close Them or Use Them?
- Is that inactive credit card hurting your credit? Will the credit card company close your account?
- Oregon - The Beaver State
- Spanish sailors in search of a northwest passage were the first Europeans to see what is known today as Oregon.
- PPO Health Insurance
- Preferred Provider Organizations are payment service providers that offer more affordable health care plans with fewer limits.
- Pennsylvania - The Keystone State
- Known as the "Keystone State," Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies.
- Pensions: How To Collect Your Payout
- Five simple steps to select the pension payout option that best meets your needs
- Pet Insurance: Do You Need It?
- Learn more about pet insurance to see if it’s right for your furry friend
- Pick The Medicare Part D Plan That's Right For You!
- Tips and considerations for picking the Medicare Part D plan that will meet your prescription drug insurance needs
- Piggsville - The Online Neighborhood Success Story
- Piggsville residents have used Neighborhood Link to establish an extremely successful online presence.
- Prepare Your Family For An Emergency...
- Learn what steps you can take to prepare yourself, your family and your home for an emergency situation.
- Prepare for Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
- Tips for preparing for winter storms and cold in your home and car
- Prescription Insurance
- Insurance policies without prescription drug coverage leave you unprotected from the high cost of medications.
- President Obama's Cabinet
- The Cabinet traditionally includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments
- Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure
- Learn the causes and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family
- Project Safe Neighborhoods
- Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide commitment to reducing gun crime
- Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
- Learn how to keep your childs identity safe
- Protecting the Age Restricted Status of Your Community
- Tips on compliance with the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 requirements
- Purchasing Individual Health Insurance: What you need to know
- Learn more to find a plan that fits your health-care needs
- Rabid Animals In Your Neighborhood
- Although people usually associate rabies with dogs, rabies today is more likely to be found in cats.
- Rahm Emanuel Biography
- Emanuel served as Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2006 cycle.
- Red River Flooding
- Red River Flooding typically occurs between the months of March, April and May.
- Resume Writing Tips
- Get Noticed! Your resume will likely be one of many under consideration.
- Retirement Communities of the Future
- What Baby Boomers are looking for in retirement communities
- Retirement Planning: How much do I need to save?
- This article provides general estimates to help you determine how much you need to save for retirement
- Retirement Planning: Investment Options
- This article provides information on the most common investment options for your retirement savings.
- Retirement Planning: Start the process
- Retirement: estimate how much you need to save, provide tips on how to save, and help you choose your investment strategies.
- Retirement Planning: Tips for saving
- This article provides tips on how to save for retirement.
- Retirement Savings: Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you?
- Learn more about the Roth IRA conversion changes and how they might benefit your retirement savings.
- Retirement savings: What is a 401(k) plan?
- How does a 401(k) work? What are the benefits of having a 401(k) plan? Should it be part of your retirement plan?
- Retirement savings: What is an IRA?
- How does an IRA retirement plan work? What are the benefits of having an IRA? Learn more about IRAs
- Rhode Island - The Ocean State
- Roger Williams and a group of religious followers founded the town of Providence in what is today known as Rhode Island.
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains
- Rolling Oaks - The Online Neighborhood Success Story
- ROHOA provides a unified voice representing the interests of Rolling Oaks residents in their community.
- Rules For Independent Contractors Using Migrant Workers
- Rules for independent contractors hiring migrant works from the MSPA.
- Saving and Managing Your Money During a Recession
- Great tips on how to save and manage your money during hard times.
- Selecting The Right Senior Housing For Your Parents
- Learn more about in-home care, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
- Sex Offender Fact and Fiction
- Sex offender myths debunked along with surprising facts...
- Sex Offender Information Guide
- Overview and Guide to Sex Offender Registries
- Should An Annuity Be Part Of Your Retirement
- Find out if an annuity should be part of your retirement savings strategy.
- Should You Invest In An ETF?
- Learn if ETFs are right for your investment portfolio
- Should You Join A Credit Union
- Learn more about credit unions to see if joining one is right for you.
- Small Business Loan Checklist
- Be prepared to apply for a small business loan by using this checklist
- So You Lost Your Job?
- Looking for a job in today’s market is much more than a looking at the classified ads over breakfast. Learn what to do!
- South Carolina - The Palmetto State
- South Carolina was first formed in 1729 when the Carolina colony was divided in two to form North and South Carolina.
- South Dakota - The Coyote State
- Known for the monumental sculpture carved into the Black Hills--Mount Rushmore.
- Statistical Terms Explained
- Federal statistical agencies use their own confusing language when collecting, tabulating, and publishing Federal statistics
- Stimulus Package 2009 - What's In It For YOU
- All of the details of the $787 billion stimulus package and how it pertains to you.
- Stimulus, Recovery Act - California Funding and Jobs
- How California's estimated $85 billion in federal economic stimulus will fund various state sectors and create jobs.
- Stimulus, Recovery Act - Florida Funding and Jobs
- How Florida's estimated $13 billion in federal economic stimulus will fund various state sectors and create jobs.
- Stimulus, Recovery Act - Illinois Funding and Jobs
- How the Recovery Act will fund various Illinois state programs and create jobs.
- Stimulus, Recovery Act - New York Funding and Jobs
- How New York's estimated $26.7 billion in federal economic stimulus will fund various state sectors and create jobs.
- Stimulus, Recovery Act - Pennsylvania Funding and Jobs
- How Pennsylvania's estimated $16 billion in federal economic stimulus will fund various state sectors and create jobs.
- Supplemental Insurance - What Is It?
- An insurance supplemental plan covers gaps in your existing insurance policies such as living expenses and loss of income.
- Taking Off With Frequent Flyer Miles
- Learn how to accumulate frequent flyer miles and when to cash in for that free flight
- Tallgrass Prairie National Reserve
- On November 12, 1996, legislation created the 10,894 acre preserve.
- Temporary Seasonal Workers Rules (H-2A Visas)
- Rules governing the treatment of temporary seasonal workers visas H-2A.
- Tennessee - The Volunteer State
- Before statehood, it was known as the Territory South of the River Ohio.
- Texas - The Lone Star State
- Texas is the second-largest state in the Union in area, after Alaska.
- The 2009 Omnibus Bill Explained
- 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act totals about $410 billion and covers funding for fiscal year 2009
- The 2009 Redoubt Volcano Eruption
- March 22, 2009 Redoubt Volcano produced a series of five explosive eruptions that each lasted from four to thirty minutes.
- The 2009 Stimulus Package Explained
- All the details on the 2009 Stimulus package and how to get your piece of the pie.
- The 2010 Census Explained
- Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide.
- The Adoption Home Study Process
- The adoption home study process is conducted to help you decide whether adoption is right for your family.
- The Agricultural Impact from Climate Change
- Several factors directly connect climate change and agricultural productivity
- The Environment and the U.S. Government
- Environmental concern is a fairly recent phenomena in American history
- The Facts About "No Child Left Behind"
- Information on the No Child Left Behind law
- The Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court, part of the judicial branch, was established in the Constitution
- The Supreme Court of the United States Explained
- Approximately 10,000 petitions are filed with the Court in the course of a Term
- The Top 10 Fastest Growing States
- Utah is the nation's fastest-growing state according to the latest census data.
- Tips To Choose The Right Accountant
- he right accountant can help save you money and act as a trusted financial advisor
- Tips To Manage Your Money When You're Married
- Follow these tips to help keep your finances as harmonious as your marriage
- Top 10 Most Populous Counties in the U.S.
- The latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates of total resident population for the top 10 most populous counties.
- Top 10 States Receiving Government Earmarks
- In fiscal year 2008, there were 11,524 earmarks totaling $16,501,833,000
- Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees
- Unemployment benefits for eligible unemployed former civilian Federal employees.
- Utah - The Beehive State
- The golden spike completing the first transcontinental railroad line was driven at Promontory, Utah, in 1869.
- Vermont - The Green Mountain State
- One of the most picturesque states, Vermont has millions of visitors each year.
- Victimization as a Precursor to Battering of Parents or Caretakers by Children
- Young children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves
- Virginia - The Old Dominion State
- The Virginia Company founded the first permanent English colony at Jamestown in 1607.
- Voter Registration
- Registration forms may be obtained from the local election officials in your county or from the state's election office.
- Washington - The Evergreen State
- Although the capital is Olympia, most people live in the metropolitan areas of Seattle-Everett and Tacoma.
- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia fun facts
- West Virginia - The Mountain State
- With an average altitude of 1,500 feet above sea level, it's the highest of any state east of the Mississippi River.
- What Are Earmarks?
- In the last election both McCain and Obama promised to end earmarks, if they were elected.
- What Does Health Care Reform Mean For Me?
- Learn what immediate changes of health-care reform could affect you.
- What Is A Land Bank?
- Uses vacant land for the purpose of stabilizing neighborhoods and encouraging re-use or redevelopment of urban property
- What Is Anthrax?
- Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.
- What Is Longitude?
- The Earth is divided equally into 360 degrees of longitude.
- What Is The Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT)?
- Find out if you need to pay under this separate tax system
- What Is The Passport Card?
- The passport card is less expensive and more portable than the traditional passport book,
- What Is The President's Cabinet?
- The purpose of the Cabinet is to advise the President on matters relating to the duties of their respective offices.
- What Is a Health Insurance Exchange?
- Learn what a health insurance exchange is, and how it might benefit you.
- What Medicare Doesn't Cover
- Learn what Medicare does and doesnt cover and how you can fill in the gaps of service.
- What is AQI
- The EPA uses the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to tell the people about the air.
- What is Bipolar Disorder?
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