School Data

Curious about your local schools? Exactly how many 2nd graders attend your elementary school? Are there any charter schools in your area? Answer these question and more from the Department of Education's report -
Numbers and Types of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools From the Common Core of Data: School Year 2009-10 - First Look.

Where's My Refund?

Check your federal tax refund status by using the Where's My Refund? online tool from IRS.

Remember Eyjafjallajökull Volcanoe's Ash Plume?

NASA has pulled together images that document the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano & ash plume.

Do You Hire Teens During the Summer?

If so, consider making a commitment with the Department of Labor. They are trying to work with companies to create, publicize & fill 100,000 jobs for low-income, young people age 16-24 (from site). 

Just because it's beautiful:


Rocky Mountain National Park, CO from USGS images of National Parks

Papers of the President

A fascinating look at the process of the making of the Papers of the President.



Print copies are available from depository libraries and you may purchase a copy from the GPO Bookstore. Electronic copies are available on FDsys.

Flooding in the Midwest

Let's not forget about the flooding in the Midwest. You may consider signing up for the water alert service that will keep you updated about water levels.

Obama's Remarks on Osama Bin Laden

Read the remarks or watch the video.