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Veterans Day – Freedom Is Not Free
In observance of Veterans Day - A day to thank all 48 million Americans who have served since 1776. Want some interesting facts and links related to Veterans

Veterans Day – “Freedom Is Not Free”
Veterans Day – “Freedom Is Not Free”

Veterans Day – “Freedom Is Not Free”
In observance of Veterans Day - A day to thank all 48 million Americans who have served since 1776. Interesting facts and links related to Veterans Day.

Veterans Day: Freedom Is Not Free
There are currently about 25 million living veterans of the United States Military. Since 1776, nearly 50 million men and women have served in the military

Veterans Day: Freedom is Not Free
Today is Veterans Day. On Oct. 30, 2001, President Bush said,

Veterans Health Care Benefits
Veterans Medical Care Benefits provide outpatient medical services, hospital care, medicines, and supplies to eligible US military veterans. In order to receive

Veterans Health Care – About the VA Veterans Health Care Basic Medical Benefits Program
The VA Veterans Medical Care Benefits provide outpatient medical services, hospital care, medicines, and supplies to eligible veterans.

Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act - U.S. Government Info/Resources
How H.R. 2116 will help America's Veterans, from your About.com Guide

Veterans Must Pay VA Debts
For the first time, the Treasury Department can start deducting money from veterans' benefit checks to settle debts they owe to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veterans Would Benefit from Bush Budget
Details of President Bush's proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2002 released by the White House on April 9, included expenditures of $51.7 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Would Benefit from Bush Budget
President Bush's proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2002 would allow for improvement and expansion of the veterans's cemetery system.

Veterans to Get New Benefits, COLA Hike
American veterans can look forward to a package of new and enhanced benefits along with an annual cost of living raise thanks to a recent move by a subcommittee of the House of Representatives.

Veterans' Preference in U.S. Government Job Hiring
Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to U.S. government jobs. Recognizing their sacrifice, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking Federal employment from being penalized for their time in military service.

Veterans: Stop Loss Special Pay Claim Deadline Extended
The US Department of Defense extends the deadline for military personnel and family members to apply for to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP).

Viagra Gets Competition
Viagra Gets Competition

Viagra Gets Competition
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating erectile dysfunction. Produced by the Bayer Corp. in Germany and to be distributed

Vice President Biden's 2010 Tax Return
Vice President Joe Biden made a lot less than his boss in 2010 and thus paid a lot less in taxes. The Bidens, Joe and Dr. Jill, slid into the 23% tax bracket,

Vice President Gore announces efforts to expand and improve online services - Date: 12/19/99
Government announces new efforts to expand online services, from your About.com Guide

Video Marks Food Stamp's 30th Anniversary
As one of the oldest federal benefits programs, the modern Food Stamp Program marks its 30th anniversary in 2007. To highlight the occasion, the Center on

Videos for Learning About US Government
From a beautifully simple four-page Constitution, to millions of pages of rules, regulations and laws, the workings of the three branches of the U.S. government continue to mystify and astound us. Whether you are student of government, or just want to know how what your elected representatives do for you, these videos will help you out find out what you need to know.

Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance
Offered by the VA, these direct payment grants provide educational assistance to persons entering the Armed Forces after December 31, 1976, and before July 1, 1985 and assist veterans in obtaining an education they might otherwise not be able to afford.

Vietnam Memorial Seeks Vets' Photos
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is looking for photographs of the more than 58,000 men and women whose names appear on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in

Vietnam Vets Say VA Data Theft Story Does Not ‘Add Up’
The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) looked at VA’s account of the recent theft of veterans’ personal information and decided the numbers just didn’t

Violent Crime Decreases, FBI Reports
The FBI reports that Americans murdered, raped, robbed and assaulted each other significantly less often during the first six months of 2010 than during the same period in 2009.

Violent Crime and Arizona's Immigration Law
Lots of figures attributing violent crime in Arizona to illegal immigrants are being tossed around, but do the figures match the facts?

Virginia Flying Squirrel Ready to Solo
Holy Smoke! Bullwinkle must surely be pleased to hear that his pal Rocky's cousin, the West Virginia northern flying squirrel, no longer faces extinction and

Virginia Small Business Grants -Resources and Grants for Small Businesses in Virginia
Small Business Grants and Resources in Virginia

Virginia Tech Gets $1 Million to Study At-risk Behavior
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Virginia Tech a $960,685 grant to develop techniques for recognizing and responding to the types of at-risk

Virus Warning: Email From FBI Not Really From FBI
So you get an email from the FBI -- yes the Federal Bureau of Investigation -- that says the Bureau's Internet Fraud Complaint Center has been

Virus Warning: Email From FBI Not Really From FBI
So you get an email from the FBI -- yes the Federal Bureau of Investigation -- that says the Bureau's Internet Fraud Complaint Center has been

Vitamin E Does Not Protect Women from Heart Attack: NIH Study
Vitamin E supplements do not protect healthy women against heart attacks and stroke, according to new results from the Women’s Health Study, a long-term

Volunteering is Booming in US
The number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a new report.

Voter Registration Deadlines - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Voter registration deadlines in each state, from your About.com Guide

Voter Registration System Broken, Report Says
The key to American democracy fair elections is at risk because of the growing number of inaccuracies and omissions in the nations outdated voter registration systems, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the States.

Voter Registration – The National Mail-in Voter Registration Form
How to use the national mail-in voter registration form authorized by the “motor voter” law.

Voters Approve Higher Tobacco Taxes
Voters on Nov. 2, 2004, handed anti-smoking advocates major victories by approving statewide ballot initiatives to increase tobacco taxes in Colorado, Montana

Voting Mad -- Which issue will most influence your vote in the 2010 midterm election?
Lots of voters will be

Voting Mad -- Which issue will most influence your vote in the 2010 midterm election?
Lots of voters will be

Voting Paper Trails Popular but Use Not Clear
The Pew Charitable trust reports on a new electionline.org study showing that, while half of the states in the country will require the use of voter-verifiable

Voting Rights for Felons Coming?
The San Francisco-based U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled 2-1 that a Washington State law barring felons from taking part in elections violates the

Voting Rights or Gun Rights for DC?
Residents of the District of Columbia may finally get full voting representation in Congress, unless a fight over gun control gets in the way.

WTC Transcripts Reveal Horrors of 9-11 Attack
WTC Transcripts Reveal Horrors of 9-11 Attack

WTC Transcripts Reveal Horrors of 9-11 Attack
The New York Port Authority has released transcripts of over 260 hours of radio and telephone transmissions, and handwritten notes made by victims and survivors

WTO - What Is It and What's the Problem? - U.S. Government Info/Resources
What the WTO Seattle protests are about, from your About.com Guide

WTO Member Nations - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Member nations of the WTO, from your About.com Guide

WWII Vets Honored in Memorial Day Proclamation
WWII Vets Honored in Memorial Day Proclamation

WWII Vets Honored in Memorial Day Proclamation
With the dedication of the nation's World War II Memorial, veterans of

Waco, Reno, Quantico: FBI Profiles of Extremists - U.S. Government Info/Resources - Date: 7/4/99
Will Waco revelations result in extremist acts? The FBI profiles militias , from your About.com Guide

Waco: Military Involvement - U.S. Government Info/Resources
The GAO investigation of military used in the 1993 Branch Davidian operation, from your About.com Guide

Wage Calculator - Wage Calculator App from the Labor Department
Learn about the wage calculator app from the U.S. Department of Labor. Discover why the government created the wage calculator app and how the wage calculator can help American workers. Find out how the wage calculator app can help workers involved in labor disputes. See how to download and use the wage calculator app.

Wal-Mart Faces Record Sex Discrimination Suit
Wal-Mart Faces Record Sex Discrimination Suit

Wal-Mart Faces Record Sex Discrimination Suit
A U.S. district judge has certified a massive class action, ruling that six current and former Wal-Mart employees from California may represent all female

Wal-Mart Faces U.S.'s Largest Civil Rights Suit
A U.S. district judge has certified a massive class action, ruling that six current and former Wal-Mart employees from California may represent all female employees of Wal-Mart who worked at its U.S. stores anytime since December 26, 1998. This nationwide sex discrimination class action lawsuit, Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is the largest civil rights class action ever certified against a private employer.

Wal-Mart Sexual Discrimination Suit Cleared for Trial
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the record class action, sexual discrimination lawsuit against retail giant Wal-Mart can go to trial.

Want $10 Million? Just Reform US Health Care
If its good enough, and it had better be really good, your idea on how to reform the U.S. health care system could win you $10 million, which would be just

Want a Small Business Loan? It Takes a Plan
Want a Small Business Loan? It Takes a Plan

Want a Small Business Loan? It Takes a Plan
Among all the uncertainties involved in starting up your own business, there is one thing you can count on: without a well developed business plan, you will not

Want to Understand Net Neutrality?
On December 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made public its new regulations on Internet

Wanted: Baby Boomers for National Service
How do you get America's 77 million baby boomers to volunteer for national service programs? For starters, it will take a

Wanted: Baby Boomers for National Service
If David Eisner has his way, America's 77 million baby boomer's will fill much more worthwhile community roles in their later years than being Wal-Mart

Wanted: Owners of $133 Million in Unclaimed Pensions
On April 3, 2007, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) reported that it is holding $133 million in unclaimed pension benefits for 32,000 people owed

War Powers Resolution - Is Obama in Violation Because of Libya?
Read about the War Powers Resolution and allegations that President Barack Obama violated the law. Discover why a group of 10 lawmakers sued the president over the U.S. involvement in Libya in 2011. Find out how the Obama administration defended ordering an intervention in Libya. Read excerpts of the administration's case for activities in Libya.

War Scrambles Congress Agenda
he terrorist attack of Sept. 11, scrambled the agenda of Congress, transforming the 2002 federal budget into a $2 trillion trivial pursuit and promising a long-extended legislative session.

War Scrambles Congress Agenda
he terrorist attack of Sept. 11, scrambled the agenda of Congress, transforming the 2002 federal budget into a $2 trillion trivial pursuit and promising a long-extended legislative session.

War on Drugs: News From the Front
Imported lawn furniture made completely of cocaine. Can the war on drugs be won? Read the latest news from the front in these drug seizure and enforcement reports.

War on Terrorism
Daily log of events and headlines in the War on Terrorism since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

War on Terrorism
Daily log of events and headlines in the War on Terrorism since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Warning to Parents: Fake White House Web Sites - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Parents be aware. Fake White House web sites contain objectionable material, from your About.com Guide

Warnings of More Suicide Airliner Terror Attacks
Warnings of More Suicide Airliner Terror Attacks

Warnings of More Suicide Airliner Terror Attacks
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that Islamic extremists could be planning new September 11-style suicide airliner hijackings to be carried out

Warranty Extension Scam Telemarketers Targeted by FTC
You know that pre-recorded telemarketing call you have almost certainly gotten telling you that the manufacturers warranty on your car is about to expire?

Was Abraham Lincoln a Racist?
In his latested book, black American author Lerone Bennett contends that Abraham Lincoln was a devoted racist.

Was Abraham Lincoln a Racist?
In his latested book, black American author Lerone Bennett contends that Abraham Lincoln was a devoted racist.

Was King George III Crazy, or What?
Getting all excited about Election Day? Well, consider this: research suggests that the United States might have never rebelled against England if King George

Was Obama's Bus Made in Canada?
Was Obama's Bus Made in Canada?

Washington Monument - It's Not Really Leaning
Find out why some people said the Washington Monument was leaning in 2011. See how such claims spread and what the truth about damage to the popular tourist attraction really was. Learn about prior damage and the history of restoration projects at the Washington, D.C., landmark.

Washington Small Business Grants -Resources and Grants for Small Businesses in Washington
Small Business Grants and Resources in Washington

Waste Watchdogs Back New Presidential Helicopter
In a totally uncharacteristic move, the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has recommended that Congress not -- repeat not -- suspend a $13 billion

Waste, Fraud and Abuse - Outrageous Examples of Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Discover some of the most egregious examples of waste, fraud and abuse. Find out which federal programs are rife with waste, fraud and abuse. See how dead people benefited from waste, fraud and abuse.

Wasted! Yes, You Paid For It
Wasted! Yes, You Paid For It

Wasted! Yes, You Paid For It
Better sit down for this one. Taxpayer-funded research shows people in higher-income neighborhoods have more plants in their yards than people in lower income

Watch Out For "American Idol" Phone Scam
With at least 11 weeks of the popular TV show's current season left,

Watch Out For "American Idol" Phone Scam
Watch Out For

Watch Out For "American Idol" Phone Scam
Voters should double-check the numbers they are calling. With at least 11 weeks of the popular TV show's current season left,

Watch Out for Those Job Growth Reports
The Bush administration was extremely happy to report the 44th consecutive month of job growth in the United States. OMB Director Rob Portman called the news

Watch Out, Payday Lenders
Abusive interest rates of as much as 650 percent charged for payday loans would be outlawed by a just-introduced bill capping annual interest rates for

Watch Out, Warm State Residents
Taxpayers in warm states, like Florida and Arizona would end up subsidizing much of the cost of winter home heating for residents of cold-winter states under a

Water Walking Balls - Water Walking Balls Pose Suffocation Risk
Find out why water walking balls were the topic of a government warning. Learn about the dangers water walking balls pose. See how water walking balls have caused injuries in the United States. Discover the government's suggestion for using water walking balls.

Water Walking Balls are Dangerous?
I hate to spoil the fun again, but water walking balls, the new summertime rage at shopping malls, theme parks and waterparks, pose a serious risk of bad things

Watergate Tape '18-Minute Gap' May be Recovered
America may at last know what was said during the famous 18 1/2-Minute Gap in the Nixon-Watergate audio tapes if the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) succeeds in its restoration efforts.

Watergate's "Deep Throat" Identity Revealed
Reporters Woodward and Bernstein's famed

Waxman Demands Banks Disclose Bonuses
In separate letters to the nine major U.S. banks to be gifted with $125 billion in taxpayer money, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman

Way to Go, Leo! - U.S. Government Info/Resources
The Customs Service honors smuggler-busting K9s, from your Mining Co. Guide

Way to Go, Leo! - U.S. Government Info/Resources
The Customs Service honors smuggler-busting K9s, from your Mining Co. Guide

We All Scream for… Salt?
You’ve probably heard the sermon before, but now the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that most Americans consume more than twice their daily

We Get 16 New Historic Landmarks
The Department of Interior has designated 16 sites in 11 states as new National Historic Landmarks. You're probably thinking,

We Got Nature... and Free Gas!
At least two states have decided to try turning high and rising gasoline prices into tourist attractions by offering free gas to out-of-state visitors.

We Have Weapons Systems and We're Selling!
In just the last week, the U.S. government has sold over $1.7 billion worth of military weapons systems to six nations. Fortunately, the purchasers are friendly

We Shall Overcome: A Park Service Tour of the Civil Rights Movement - U.S. Government Info/Resources - Date: 02/19/99
A Park Service tour of historic sites from the Civil Rights movement, from your About.com Guide

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthiest Members of Congress - List of the 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Find out who the wealthiest members of Congress are. Discover how much members of Congress reported in personal wealth. See how much personal wealth increased for members of Congress during the Great Recession.

Wealthy Farmers Reap Crop of Your Money
It's been a long, long time since the calloused hands of these farmers tilled the soil. The 2,700 farmers, that is, who despite reporting gross incomes of over

Weather Costs US $485 Billion Annually, NSF Reports
A taxpayer-funded study shows that routine weather changes can drastically impact the economy.

Weather Radio Gets a New Voice
After reviewing over 19,000 Internet comments, NOAA has selected new "voices" for its Weather Radio automated radio weather warning system. Say goodbye to Paul, weather buffs. Stand by for the Donna and Craig Show.

Web Site Helps Small Businesses Comply with Regulations
A newly-focused Website from the Small Business Administration promises business owners a one-stop source of help in complying with the dizzying maze of federal

Web Site Shows Environmental Fugitives
Penalties for violations of federal environmental laws are stiff enough to turn many environmental violators into environmental fugitives. Now the public can

Website Yields Salaries of Government Staffers
It's not too hard to find out the salaries of elected members of the U.S. Congress, but finding out the salaries of their staff members was just about

Websites Run 'Do Not Call' Scams, FTC Says
The FTC has cited two Web site operators for falsely claiming to

Weekend Elections -- Holding national elections on a weekend will not increase voter turnout, according to the GAO
People who contend that moving Election Day to a weekend would increase voter turnout are probably wrong, according to the Government Accountability Office, which says weekend elections would actually create new problems.

Weekend Elections? GAO Has Doubts
Only 37% of eligible voters actually voted in the 2010 mid-term congressional election. Is the problem that general elections are held on a Tuesday? Would more people vote on a weekend? After talking to election officials, the Government Accountability Office concludes, probably not.

Weight-Loss May be Deductible: IRS
Recognizing obesity as a disease, the IRS has issued a ruling under which expenses for certain weight-loss programs may qualify as medical deductions on individuals' federal income tax returns.

Welcome to America! Now Stand Trial
Not all illegal aliens sneak into the United States. Some are invited. Shoot, sometimes, we even go to court to get them to come and end up paying their living

Welcome, Citizen Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev's son, Sergei becomes an American citizen, from your About.com Guide

Welfare
Resources related to welfare and poverty in the United States.

Welfare Continues to Drive New Births
A decade after the passage of welfare reform in 1996, the birth rate among U.S. women receiving public welfare during 2006 was three times higher than that of

Welfare Reform in the United States Requires Welfare Recipients to Go to Work
From the Great Depression of the 1930s, until 1996, welfare in the United States consisted of little more than guaranteed cash payments to the poor. Monthly benefits were paid to poor persons -- mainly mothers and children -- regardless of their ability to work, assets on hand or other personal circumstances. As a result, many people remained on welfare for their entire lives. In 1996, Congress passed a law that resulted in sweeping welfare reform.

West Nile Virus Fight Gets $10 Million From CDC
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released an additional $10 million in funds to help states strengthen their efforts to combat West Nile virus, which has now claimed five lives.

West Nile Virus Infects 153 - 4 Deaths Reported
West Nile Virus Infects 153 - 4 Deaths Reported

West Nile Virus Infects 153 - 4 Deaths Reported
The CDC reported on August 7 that known cases of West Nile virus in the U.S. had tripled in less than a week. So far 153 people are reported with West Nile

West Nile Virus Still Major US Health Threat
With warm summer months nearing, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reminds Americans that while no SARS-related deaths have occurred in the United States, West Nile Virus claimed 284 lives in 2002.

West Nile Virus Still Top US Health Threat
West Nile Virus Still Top US Health Threat

West Nile Virus Still Top US Health Threat
While no SARS-related deaths have been reported in the US, West Nile Virus killed 284 people last summer alone, and it’s almost mosquito swarming time

West Virginia Small Business Grants -Resources and Grants for Small Businesses in West Virginia
Small Business Grants and Resources in West Virginia

Wetlands Conservation - Bush Announces Plan to Protect and Increase U.S. Wetlands
On Earth Day 2004, the USDA released figures showing that, for the first time in modern history, America has reversed the annual net loss of wetlands. The United States was losing almost 500,000 acres of wetlands per year 30 years ago. Also on Earth Day, the White House released details of President Bush's new national goal -- moving beyond a policy of

Whales to Go in Harm's Way
Despite a lawsuit filed Wednesday by environmental groups, the Department of Defense (DoD) has given the U.S. Navy clearance to go full-speed ahead with the

What About the Canadian Border?
Illegal immigration is an overlooked problem along the Canadian border, where environmental regulations have hindered immigration enforcement efforts.

What Causes Cancer Now?
What Causes Cancer Now?

What Census Takers Do
Some media sources are speculating that anti-government feelings might have been a factor in the death of a census taker found hanging from a tree in Kentucky

What Congress Can Do for You
Okay, they don't always vote the way you want them to, but your members of Congress – U.S. Senators and Representatives from your state – can and will do some

What DARPA's Worry?
DARPA the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tells Congress hes really worried that the general public has such easy access to technology that was once available only to the military.

What Does the Census Want to Know?

What Does the Government Know About You? Find Out
It is a rare individual who has managed to keep at least some personal information from being stored in a U.S. federal government database. Doing just about

What Good Can Come from This?
What good has come from the amazing 2000 presidential election? Plenty.

What Happens to Cash for Clunker Trade-ins?
You may have noticed some pretty new trade-in vehicles being traded by people taking advantage of the governments overwhelmingly popular Cash for Clunkers

What I Did On My Summer Vacation: Presidential Reading List
When he wasn't reading about Cindy Sheehan, President Bush read a couple of pretty deep books during his Crawford, Texas summer vacation. The White House says

What If the Presidential Election Is a Tie?
People ask lots of questions about the U.S. Constitution, most of them starting with,

What If the Presidential Election Is a Tie?
According to the latest polls, the 2004 presidential election will be as close, if not closer, than the 2000 epic. So, what if it's a tie? What happens if the

What Makes John Boehner Cry?
I don't think there's anything at all wrong with our government leaders showing a little humanity, even some outright sensitivity. But everywhere you look these

What Moves Americans to Move?
Why did over 22 million Americans move to a new residence between March 1999 and March 2000?

What Obama Really Said About Michael Vick
Did President Obama really offer his support of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick who served nearly two years in prison for bankrolling an illegal

What Readers are Reading
The following are the five most-often read articles currently appearing on US Government Info/Resources: For Small Business Grants Look to the States Money for

What Shall We Commemorate Next?
Whether you collect coins for pleasure or profit the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee wants your opinion on the future of U.S. commemorative coins to be issued through 2005.

What Telemarketers Pay for Do Not Call Lists
How do telemarketers get the lists of phone numbers on the national Do Not Call Registry? They have to buy them from the federal government. All telemarketers

What Terrorist Threat Colors Mean
What specific steps should Americans take at each of the five terrorist attack threat levels? The American Red Cross offers answers.

What U.S. Teachers Want to Hear from Candidates
What do U.S. public school teachers want to hear from the presidential candidates? Mainly, that sweeping changes will be made to provisions of the No Child Left

What We Told Obama - the 'Citizen's Briefing Book'
From ending tax cuts for the rich, to stimulating the economy by legalizing marijuana and online poker, Americans' ideas for things President Obama should do

What Went Wrong in Iraq?
As the Iraq war -- a war we could win in 48 hours -- enters its sixteenth month, more than 800 American soldiers have died, the government of Iraq remains unstable, the price tag for war has easily exceeded $200 billion, and lots of people are asking,

What Went Wrong in Iraq?
What Went Wrong in Iraq?

What Went Wrong in Iraq?
As the Iraq war -- a war we could win in 48 hours -- enters its sixteenth month, more than 800 American soldiers have died, the government of Iraq remains

What Were the Founding Fathers Thinking?
What Were the Founding Fathers Thinking?

What Were the Founding Fathers Thinking?
When they wrote the Constitution, that is. Find out by reading a few or all of the Federalist Papers.

What Will the Lame Duck 109th Congress Do?
The 109th U.S. Congress will begin yet an other post-election

What a Pain in the... Knee
A funny thing happened over at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) while they were doing a two-year, taxpayer-funded study into the effectiveness of the

What a Space Shuttle Launch Costs
Find out how much it cost taxpayers for each space shuttle launch. Read about why the space program was so expensive. See how much the U.S. government and NASA spent over the lifetime of the program.

What are Nonprofit Health Insurance Cooperatives?
Appearing Sunday on CNNs State of the Union, Sec. of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius suggested that the Obama administration might be willing to

What are You Really Smoking?
The FDA, will require the tobacco companies to divulge exactly how much of exactly which potentially harmful chemicals are present in their products.

What are the Iowa Caucuses?
The first official candidate selection process in the 2008 presidential election takes place tomorrow, January 3, as politically active Iowans gather in public

What does a census taker do?
What, exactly, does a census taker do?: census taker crew leaders enumerator enumerators knowledgeable source

What if Florida Can't Vote in Electoral College?
If Florida -- or any state -- is unable to cast its Electoral College votes, what happens?

What if I Filed Before the Tax Rebate was Approved?
Taxpayers who had already filed their 2007 federal income tax returns before the bill authorizing the income tax rebate checks became law on Feb. 13, do not

What if You Make a Mistake While Voting?
The 2006 Mid-term national election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and for the first time, electronic voting machines will be used in many polling places. With all the

What if the Senate Holds Up O'Connor's Replacement?
The U.S. Senate has until Sept. 26, 2005 -- the start of the Court's next term -- to consider and confirm a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice
What if the Senate Holds Up O'Connor's Replacement?
The Senate has until Sept. 26, 2005 -- the start of the Court's next term -- to consider and confirm a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice

What is "Executive Privilege?"
Yesterday, President Bush used his presidential

What is "Victory" in Iraq?
Speaking from South Korea on Saturday, President Bush again vowed to keep U.S. troops in Iraq,

What is Earmark Spending?
Can you imagine members of the Congress spending your money to fund a National Peanut Festival, mariachi music grants or a museum of teapots? Well, they have,

What is the Antideficiency Act?
What is the federal Antideficiency Act and when does it trigger a government shutdown?

What is the Tax Gap and Why Does it Cost You Money?
The

What is the Tax Gap and Why Does it Cost You Money?
Earlier this week, we reported here that the IRS is continuing to work on reducing, if not eliminating, the federal

What is the US 'Debt Ceiling' Anyway?
What is the US debt ceiling and what does the government do when the debt ceiling is reached?

What the Miranda Rights Say
Detailed content and meaning of the Miranda warnings.

What the Space Shuttle Cost
What the Space Shuttle Cost

What's Under Your Sink Could Kill You
What's Under Your Sink Could Kill You

What's Under Your Sink Could Kill You
Many common household products, probably stored right under your sink, can do serious physical damage to anybody who ingests or inhales, or just comes in

What? Births Decreased in Katrina Devastated Areas?
In a report you paid for, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) finds that births in the Gulf Coast areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina “plunged” during the

What? Democrats Softening Gun Control Stance?
Who do you think of when you think of stricter gun control laws? Democrats, of course. But, the Boston Globe reports here that the Democratic Party is

When Congress Banned Easter Egg Rolling
Sometime in the mid-1800s, kids started gathering at the White House to get whatever joy kids get from rolling Easter eggs around lawns with spoons or spatulas.

When Did the Great Recession End?
When did the great recession end?

When Our Presidents Retire
Until Congress sweetened the pot in 1958, retiring U.S. presidents got warm handshakes, but no retirement benefits at all. “Thanks for your help, good sir. Now

When Will the TV Commercial Volume Law Be Enforced?
So the CALM Act controlling the volume of TV commercials has been law since December 2010, yet many commercials still boom at volumes far above that of the

When in Doubt, Throw it Out! - U.S. Government Info/Resources - Date: 11/08/99
Current feature article, from your About.com Guide

When in Doubt, Throw it Out! pg. 2 - U.S. Government Info/Resources - Date: 11/08/99
Holiday food safety tips from the USDA, from your About.com Guide

When the Check's NOT In the Mail
Government benefit check late? Here is some advice on how to deal with missing or incorrect checks from the government.

When the Majority Doesn't Rule Enough
When the Majority Doesn't Rule Enough

Where Do U.S. Kids Get Their Cigarettes?
While statistics show fewer American teens are smoking, a new report revealing where 8th - 12th grade smokers get their cigarettes may come as big surprise to parents.

Where Do U.S. Kids Get Their Cigarettes?
While statistics show fewer American teens are smoking, a new report revealing where 8th - 12th grade smokers get their cigarettes may come as big surprise to

Where Does the Money Go? Census to Find Out
The US Census prepares to review Americans' spending habits in the Consumer Expenditure Survey.

Where IS the Beef, USDA?
Last week, the USDA issued a nationwide recall notice for nearly 500,000 pounds of ground beef distributed in at least 10 states. According to the Center for

Where Obama's Picture Will be Banned
There will soon be places in our

Where U.S. Children Drown
About 1,500 children drown each year in the US according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health that reveals some interesting facts and trends about these often preventable tragedies.

Where U.S. Children Drown - page 2
More statistics on child drownings and suggested preventative measures from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Where Will the Lame Duck 109th Congress Fly?
The 109th U.S. Congress will begin yet an other post-election

Where Women ARE the Government
Forget about women in government. Consider a newly-create town in China where women are the government and the slogan,

Where is Santa Now? NORAD Knows
Right now (9:15 a.m. EST), Santa is making deliveries in Australia. Why do I know this? Because as they have for years, the North American Aerospace Defense

Where the Jobs Were
The New York Times has published a great map graphically charting the damage of the train wreck formerly known as the U.S. economy. The Times’ map The Geography

Where to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap
If you are a working woman who wants your pay to equal that of men who do the same job you do, youll come closest by working in Washington, D.C., according to a new geographically-oriented report on the gender pay gap from the AAUW.

Where to Find Federal Assistance Programs
At any time, the U.S. government provides over 1,400 programs offering discretionary assistance or benefits. Most people call these grants, but

Where to Find the Federal Laws
Where to Find the Federal Laws

Where was Obama on Memorial Day?
Where was President Obama on Memorial Day?

Where's My Tax Rebate?
UPDATE: On May 15, at least two national news sources reported that the IRS had admitted to tax rebate processing errors resulting in tax rebates being sent to

Which Potassium Iodide is FDA Approved?
Fearing the westward winds of the jet stream will blow radiation escaping from the crippled Japanese nuclear reactors straight into the United States, Americans

While Bush Backs GM Foods, US Consumers Do Not
While Bush Backs GM Foods, US Consumers Do Not

While Bush Backs GM Foods, US Consumers Do Not
Despite gaining a healthy endorsement from President Bush, genetically modified foods - 'Frankenfoods' - continue to be shunned by American consumers.

White House Calls Gas Price Gouging Law Bad Idea
While the Bush administration remains

White House Christmas Tree - Fun Facts About the 2010 White House Christmas Tree
Learn all about the White House Christmas tree chosen in 2010. Find out what kind of tree and how tall the White House Christmas tree was in 2010. Read about the rich traditions surrounding the delivery and display of the White House Christmas tree. Discover where the White House Christmas tree came from in 2010.

White House Christmas Tree - The Myth About Obama and the White House Christmas Tree
Learn about the White House Christmas tree during the Obama years. Discover the truth behind the myth that Obama renamed the White House Christmas tree. See how the rumor about Obama and the White House Christmas tree spread.

White House Denies NASA Muslim Outreach Order
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has stated that NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. was wrong when he told Al Jazeera TV that President Obama had

White House Details New Era of Democracy in Iraq
Hoping to bolster public support for continued U.S. military participation in the Iraq war, the White House has released a Fact Sheet detailing what it calls

White House Details New Orleans Protection Plan
President Bush has released a Fact Sheet detailing his administration’s plans for rebuilding and improving the New Orleans levee system in order to protect the

White House Fact Sheet on Stem Cell Research
The White House Fact Sheet on embryonic stem cell research.

White House Goes Energy Efficient
Shortly after directing Energy Secretary Abraham to go after vampire electrical devices, President Bush issued energy-savings orders for the White House staff.

White House Greetings Has New Process
The White House has changed the process for requesting greeting cards signed by President Obama. Also See: How to Order Signed Greetings From the White House

White House Greetings Office Slammed, but Trying
If youve ordered a greeting card from the White House signed by President Obama, it may take several months to arrive, according to the White House Greetings

White House Hails Defeat of Alaska Marijuana Initiative
White House Drug Czar John P. Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the defeat of an initiative which would have legalized the possession of marijuana in Alaska:

White House Hails Defeat of Alaska Marijuana Initiative
White House Drug Czar John P. Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the defeat of an initiative which

White House Issues Final Report on Katrina Response
The Bush Administration yesterday released its complete report on the federal government's response to the disaster in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

White House Offers Income Tax Receipt
So you've just filed you federal income tax return. Would you like a receipt? Well, for the first time you can get one online straight from the White House.

White House Outlines Anti-lawsuit Abuse Reform Effort
The White House has outlined President Bush's framework for making health care more affordable by stopping the sky-rocketing costs associated with frivolous medical liability lawsuits.

White House Outlines Anti-lawsuit Abuse Reform Effort
The White House has outlined President Bush's framework for making health care more affordable by stopping the sky-rocketing costs associated with frivolous

White House Ponders Supreme Court Replacements
Despite the GOP's current problems getting their nominees for lower-level federal judgeships through the Senate, ABC News reports that the White House has been

White House Position on a Temporary Worker Program
In a White House Fact Sheet, President Bush explained his support for a temporary alien worker program, without provisions for amnesty, as a key element to

White House Releases Bush, Cheney 2005 Tax Returns
The White House has released summaries of the 2005 federal income tax returns of President and Mrs. Bush and Vice President and Mrs. Cheney. The President

White House Releases Global Warming Report
Four years after required to do so by Congress and forced to act by a court order, the Bush Administration last week made public its scientific assessment of

White House Releases New National Security Policy
Of interest to the entire world, the updated version of the National Security Policy for the United States was released by the White House today. Globalization

White House Releases New Terror War Strategy
The White House today released an updated National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT), outlining strategic changes in the war on terror since the terrorist

White House Social Secretary - Duties of the White House Social Secretary
Find out what the White House social secretary does. Read a description of the type of events put on by the White House social secretary. See why the job of White House social secretary is considered one of the most stressful, important yet least understood in Washington.

White House Social Secretary - First Male White House Social Secretary
Read about the first male to serve as White House social secretary. Discover biographical information about the first male White House social secretary. Find out why the appointment of the first male White House social secretary was notable.

White House Solar Panels - A Brief History of White House Solar Panels
Find out when the first White House solar panels were installed. Discover which presidents supported White House solar panels. Learn about why the White House solar panels were removed. See which president resurrected the idea of using White House solar panels.

White House Turns 200
The White House -- once called a glamorous prison by Harry Truman celebrates its 200th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2000.

White House to Release Visitors List... Mostly
President Obama has issued a policy that will, for the first time ever, make the White House visitor logs available for public viewing on the White House

White House Sets Record Straight on Katrina Videoconference
The White House has issued Setting the Record Straight: The August 28th Hurricane Katrina Videoconference, a fact sheet defending President Bushs actions

White House’s Supreme Court Nomination Process
While Chief Justice William Rehnquist surprised lots of Supreme Court watchers by not resigning his post prior to the end the Court’s current term, speculation

White-power Group Plans to Hand Out CDs at Schools
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports that a hate music company with links to dangerous neo-Nazi and skinhead groups plans to distribute 100,000

White-power Group Plans to Hand Out CDs at Schools
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports that a hate music company with links to neo-Nazi and skinhead groups plans to distribute 100,000

White-power Group Plans to Hand Out CDs at Schools
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports that a hate music company with links to neo-Nazi and skinhead groups plans to distribute 100,000

Whitehouse Press Briefing - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Recent Whitehouse Press Briefing, from your About.com Guide

Whitehouse Press Briefing - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Recent Whitehouse Press Briefing, from your About.com Guide

Whitehouse Press Briefing - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Recent Whitehouse Press Briefing, from your About.com Guide

Who ARE the Electors?
The electors of the Electoral College are real people and here is where to find out who they are.

Who Belongs to Unions These Days?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 12.5 percent of U.S. wage and salaried workers were members of unions during 2005. The highest rate of union

Who Can Give Police Permission to Search Your Home?
On March 22, the Supreme Court ruled that police searches of private homes conducted over the visible protest of one or more of the residents violate the Fourth

Who Cannot Have a Gun in America? - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Persons prohibited from owning guns under US Federal law, from your About.com Guide

Who Enforces Daylight Saving Time?
Who enforces daylight saving time?

Who Makes Minimum Wage?
Workers in service jobs are most likely to earn wages at or below the current federal minimum wage of $5.15 per hour, according to data just released by the

Who Makes the Laws May Break the Laws?
The U.S. government does not allow most corporations to use their own stock to finance health care plans for their employees. Then again, after being bailed out

Who Oversees Ethics in Government?
With Karl Rove, his top political aid under intense investigation and Dick Cheney's former chief of staff,

Who Oversees Ethics in Government?
With Karl Rove, his top political aid under intense investigation and Dick Cheney's former chief of staff,

Who Pays the Most Income Tax?
Feeling overtaxed? Under the U.S. income tax system, most of the taxes collected are supposed to be paid by the people who make the most money. Thanks to President Bush's tax cuts, that is exactly the way the system works, says the U.S. Treasury Department.

Who Pays the Most Income Tax?
Feeling overtaxed? Under the U.S. income tax system, most of the taxes collected are supposed to be paid by the people who make the most money. Thanks to

Who Wants to be an Astronaut Now? Who Doesn't ?
NASA reports getting the second highest number of new astronaut applications in its 54-year history.

Who Will Govern if Congress is Killed?
Since Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Washington, 3rd), has been asking his fellow lawmakers the same chilling question: How will the U.S. government

Who Wrote O - The Mystery of Who Wrote O
Read about the intense political and literary speculation over who wrote O. Find out the leading theories on who wrote O. See whether the mystery of who wrote O impacted book sales.

Who Wrote O?
O: A Presidential Novel, is book about President Barak Obama's upcoming reelection campaign. The biggest question about O is who wrote it? Publishers Simon

Who and What is the Super Congress?
Who and What is the Super Congress?

Who are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Fannie Mae -- the Federal National Mortgage Association -- and Freddie Mac -- the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, while privately owned by shareholders

Who are House Pages?
U.S. Rep. Mark Foley (R-Florida) resigned his position on Sept. 29, amid allegations that he had exchanged sexually explicit emails with teenage congressional

Who is the Middle Class?
The Middle Class Task Force, chaired by Vice President Biden, has been working to define exactly who middle class Americans are. On the White House blog,

Who started Super Tuesday and how super is it?
Over 52 percent of the 2,161 delegates needed to win the Democratic presidential nomination will be up for grabs in nine state primaries on Super Tuesday, 2004. How did Super Tuesday come to be and just how

Who's In Jail Now? Census Reports
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the U.S. Census Bureau has released population profiles of people who live in

Whose Recession is Over?
The US Census Bureau reports that our income went down in the first year after the recession

Why America Needs Third Political Parties
Why America Needs Third Political Parties

Why America Needs Third Political Parties
Okay, maybe a candidate of the Green Party or the Constitution Party, or any other “third” party will never win the presidency. But guess what, they

Why Biden Swore a Longer Oath
Chief Justice John Roberts butchered the 35-word presidential oath of office, but Associate Justice John Paul Stevens rattled off the 71-word vice presidential

Why Bush Needs Congress on New Iraq War Strategy
Speculation is that President Bush's new strategy on Iraq will include an increase in the number of U.S. troops committed to the conflict. Speculation is also

Why Clinton Could Pardon Himself
The constitutional basis under which President Clinton could pardon himself from future prosecution.

Why Do Americans Think Obama is a Muslim?
Why do so many Americans think President Obama is a Muslim?

Why Don't More Americans Vote? Survey Has Answers
Why do so many qualified Americans choose not to vote? Let's ask them. The California Voter Foundation (CVF) has released the results of a statewide survey on

Why Good Contracts Go to Bad People
Fortunately, there is a database of businesses and individuals who should never, ever be awarded federal government contracts. Unfortunately, it often fails to

Why Hotel Guantanamo Bay is Still Open for Business
Why is the Guantanamo Bay terror suspect detention center on Guantanamo Bay still open, long after President Obama ordered it closed?

Why House Republicans Moved to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
On Friday, Republicans in the House of Representatives introduce for consideration a resolution requiring the nearly immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops

Why Johnnie Can Read, But Not Vote
Due to pressure to show progress in math and reading, high schools are no longer teaching civics -- what it means to be an American.

Why Keep the Electoral College?
Why did America's Founding Fathers take the selection of the president out of the hands of the people with the Electoral College?

Why Keep the Electoral College?
Why did America's Founding Fathers take the selection of the president out of the hands of the people with the Electoral College?

Why Pelosi's Trip Did Not Violate Federal Law
You may read accusations that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi violated a federal law known as the Logan Act when she traveled to Damascus to discuss Middle

Why Red Tape?
(government job openings, vacancy announcements, span style, red ribbon, congress today, healthcare work, fareast, federal documents, daily schedules, military branches, home improvements, mso, government money, government program, red tape, style font, times new roman, government web, ribbons, needles,Where did the term )

Why Sky Marshals Shouldn't Dress Like G-men
Why Sky Marshals Shouldn't Dress Like G-men

Why Sky Marshals Shouldn't Dress Like G-men
So, you're on a flight to Maui, and the guy seated next to you is wearing a suit and tie, spit-shined shoes, and has a military-grade haircut. Just another

Why Small Businesses Fail: SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?

Why Small Businesses Fail: SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail in

Why Third Parties?
Whether their candidates win or not, America's third political parties are important and here's why.

Why Third Parties?
While their presidential candidates stand little chance of being elected, members of America's third parties have historically promoted concepts and policies that have been incorporated as important parts of our social and political lives.

Why We Know Iraq is Lying: by Dr. Condoleezza Rice
A column written by National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, explains why the White House believes Iraq is lying about its disarmament program.

Why We Vote When We Vote - Why America Votes on Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Find out why all federal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Why Women Still Make Less than Men
Why Women Still Make Less than Men

Why Women Still Make Less than Men
Despite a sense of continued progress toward gender equality in the workplace, the federal government confirms that the workplace earnings gap between men and

Why Women Still Make Less than Men: GAO Reports
Why Women Still Make Less than Men: GAO Reports

Why Women Still Make Less than Men: GAO Reports
Despite a sense of continued progress toward gender equality in the workplace, the federal government confirms that the workplace earnings gap between men and

Why the Congressional Reform Act Will Never Pass
The Congressional Reform Act is sweeping legislation which a widely circulating email claims would place term limits on members of the Senate and House of

Why the Dept. of Education Needs Shotguns
While the U.S. Department of Education's notice of intent to buy 27 brand-new Model 870 police-grade 12-gauge shotguns may conjure up visions of jack-booted

Why the Government Can't Clean Fish
Why the Government Can't Clean Fish

Why the Government Can't Clean Fish
Both the EPA and FDA have now issued warnings about eating fish with high levels of mercury. Why can't the federal government, with all its power and tax-payer

Why the US Government Cannot Prevent Mercury Contamination of Seafood
Both the EPA and FDA have now issued warnings about eating fish with high levels of mercury. Why can't the federal government, with all its power and tax-payer money prevent the pollution of our waterways and the oceans they fill? Because the main source of this pollution is not Big Industry, it is us.

Wild Horse Preservation Program - Is the Government's Latest Plan to Save the Wild Horses a Good Idea?
Interior Secretary Salazar’s plan to “save” the nation’s herd of wild horses by relocating many of them from their native range in the West to “showcase” preserves in the Midwest and East is sure to be controversial. Are Salazar’s claims of overpopulation valid? Does moving thousands of them to non-native, “pay-per-view” ranges serve the best interests of the wild horses, or the American people? Will the plan truly preserve the “heritage” of the free-roaming wild horses of the West?

Wild Horse Program – Department of Interior Plan to Save the Wild Horse Program
America’s once-endangered herd of wild free-roaming horses is in trouble again. Sec. of Interior Ken Salazar has a plan to save them again. He just needs Congress to help again.

Wild Wild Horses - U.S. Government Info/Resources
Adopt a wild horse or burro online. Information on this popular BLM program, from your About.com Guide

Wildland Fire: Impact and Information
June 2002 looks like Colorado's turn to burn. Could your state, town or hillside be next? While we hear all about the big fires, consider that on any given fire season day, Forest Service firefighters battle up to 200 wildland fires nationwide. What do you need to know about wildland fires?

Will Bush Pardon Scooter Libby?
You knew this would come up before the sentence was even handed down. Will President Bush pardon Lewis

Will Congress Save Saturday Mail Again?
Facing $238 billion in losses over the next decade, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it will end Saturday mail delivery in 2011, unless Congress allows

Will Democracy Come to Cuba Now?
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro did not die, but he has resigned his position as commander-in-chief to his brother Raul. How much power Fidel actually hands over

Will I Have to Pay Taxes On My Rebate?
Once taxpayers began to get a handle on how big a tax rebate they would get, they started wondering if they would have to pay taxes on it next year. At last,

Will Jesus Leave Lodi?
For as long as most people in the central California city of Lodi can remember, their City Council has started its meetings with a short prayer, which often

Will Obama Kill the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline?
President Obama will further anger environmentalists by allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to go forward.

Will Obama's Troop Buildup Trigger a Draft?
Concerns that the troop buildup in Afghanistan ordered by President Obama will trigger the first military draft since the Vietnam War are simply not supported

Wilma Runs NOAA Out of Storm Names for 2005
With Tropical Storm Wilma strengthening and likely to become the season's 21st hurricane, NOAA has officially run out of storm names for the 2005 tropical storm

Wisconsin Small Business Grants -Resources and Grants for Small Businesses in Wisconsin
Small Business Grants and Resources in Wisconsin