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  • April 7, 2008: 
    WATCH NOW! GovBenefits.gov's 6th Anniversary Webcast - Celebrating 6 Years of Serving Citizens
    On April 24th 2008, GovBenefits.gov will commemorate its 6 years of service to citizens with a free webcast, featuring first-hand accounts from several citizens and organizations who have found not only hope, but help, on GovBenefits.gov.... view more

  • March 17, 2008: 
    GovBenefits.gov Powers New SSA BEST Benefit Website
    GovBenefits.gov is proud to announce the launch of its first partner Customized Connection for the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). This collaborative effort has replaced SSA's existing benefit eligibility screening tool (BEST). The SSA BEST Customized Connection screens citizens for 17 different Social Security programs and provides them with a list of the Social Security benefits they may be eligible to receive.... view more

  • January 4, 2008: 
    GovBenefits.gov Highlights Children's Benefit Programs
    According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation there are over 13 million American children living in poverty, and this number is climbing.  With winter months upon us, parents may be struggling to make ends meet and may have to make a difficult decision – heat their home or feed their children.... view more

  • October 24, 2007: 
    GovBenefits.gov Highlights Disaster Benefit Programs for California Wildfire Victims
    Due to widespread wildfires in Southern California, President George W. Bush signed a major disaster declaration for the area. These devastating wildfires have caused at least $1 billion in damage in San Diego County alone, and 1,500 homes to burn. In addition, more than 500,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes; the largest evacuation in state history.... view more

  • July 25, 2007: 
    GovBenefits.gov and DisabilityInfo.gov Commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
    On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and Local government services, and telecommunications.... view more

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