Investigative Report: AARP

Dig into the Committee on Ways and Means investigative report, Behind the Veil: the AARP America doesn't know.

Saturday Delivery

Curious about the implications of stopping mail delivery on Saturdays? The GAO has released U.S. Postal Service: Ending Saturday Delivery Would Reduce Costs, but Comprehensive Restructuring Is Also Needed that might answer some of our questions.


On a slightly different note, did you know that Amelia Earhart raised funds by delivering Air Mail?

Here's Your Chance to Create a PSA

Create a PSA about the prevention of substance abuse and mental illness & your video will be shown across America.

Gasoline Prices

Looking for tips on how to save gas money? Where are the cheapest prices in your area? Check out Gasoline Prices before you hit the road.

Seniors & Traveling Healthy

Passport? Check. Comfy shoes? Check. Airline Tickets? Check. What about medicine or vaccines? What about injuries? Be prepared by reading this CDC Feature about Safe and Healthy Travel for Seniors.

Snow = Water

Learn how snow surveyors from the USDA measure snow in order to forecast water availability.

Health Care Act at Year One

The Health Care Act has already made an impact in just one year.

Educational Slides on the Japan Earthquake

A Bigger Moon?

March 19, 2011 will give you the opportunity to see a super full moon.

St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate with Corned Beef

Enjoy this corned beef recipe from the FoodSafety.gov blog.

OSHA & Distracted Driving

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) has a distracted driving page with links to their initiative along with resources that we can all use.

Educator Toolkit for the National Financial Capability Challenge

Japan

Here are some resources & images from Japan's earthquake & tsunami:

• The Ongoing Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan (White House)

• Japan's Coastline Before and After the Tsunami (NASA)

• Tsunami flooding near Sendai, Japan (NASA)

• What are Tsunamis? (USGS)

• What is the difference between a tsunami and a tidal wave? (USGS)

• Japan's Earthquake and Tsunamis (Dept. of State)

• USGS Updates Magnitude of Japan’s 2011 Tohoku Earthquake to 9.0

• Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes

• On the Ground in Japan (USAID)

Bullies - It's Time to Stop

Today, the President and the First Lady will talk about preventing bullying at a White House conference. You can watch the events via live video at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live and participate in online chats. As a matter of fact, submit your questions here http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/discuss/comments/.

For more resources, see StopBullying.gov and http://www.facebook.com/StopBullying.Gov. 

Recalls: Peanut Butter & Hazelnuts

Peanut Butter

Hazelnuts

Government Grants and Loans for Individuals

It's important to not only understand the process but also to know if the grant or loan is for individuals. 

GPO 150 Years of Keeping America Informed

Today, March 4th 2011, is the 150th anniversary of GPO.

Does Your Pet Sleep with You?

If so, you might consider listening (or reading the transcripts) to the podcast from the CDC regarding pets that sleep with their owners. You'll need to scroll down to Volume 17, number 2-February 2011 for Zoonoses in the Bedroom. 

Documents of the Month: Women's History

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month by visiting our display.

• National Women's History Museum Act of 2009
• National Women's History Museum Act of 2003
• The Women's Army Corps 1945-1978
• Workers and Allies: female participation in the American trade union movement, 1824-1976
• Women in Congress 1917-1990
• Women in Congress 1917-2000
• Women's Rights
• Women's Rights National History Trail Feasibility Study
• Milestones: the women's bureau celebrates 65 years of women's labor history
• Breaking Codes Breaking Barriers: the WACs of the signal security agency world war II
• Free a Marine to Fight: women marines in world war II
• Women in the Army Policy Review
• Equal Pay: a thirty-five year perspective
• Facts on Working Women
• Benefits to Employers Who Hire Women Veterans
• Women with Work Disabilities
• Women Who Maintain Families
• 20 Facts on Women Workers
• Young Women and Employment: what we know and need to know about the school-to-work transition
• Women's History is Everywhere: 10 ideas for celebrating in communities
• United States Women in Aviation 1940-1985
• American Women Today & Tomorrow
• International Interdependence
• United States Government Documents on Women, 1800-1990
• The Women's Army Corps: a commemoration of world war II service
• March is Women's History Month (Random Samplings)
• Women in Development (USAID)
• Women in America: indicators of social and economic well-being (White House)

New Zealand – Earthquake Fact Sheet

USAID released the New Zealand – Earthquake fact sheet Feb. 25th.