New from USA.gov

Release Date: July 2008

SAVE TIME AND HASSLES WITH USA.GOV

We all lead busy lives, so who couldn’t use a website that puts hundreds of the best resources at your fingertips? Such a website does exist, and you’ll never guess who runs it—Uncle Sam! It’s filled with links that will save you money, time, hassles, and maybe even your sanity. Just go to USA.gov, the federal government’s official web portal, where millions of federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial web pages have been gathered into one easy-to-search website.

On USA.gov you’ll find links to take care of lots of tasks on your to-do list. Renew your driver’s license or passport, get a copy of your marriage certificate, change your address, find a farmer’s market near you, all from the comfort of your home and without spending any gas money.

Having parenting resources in one place is a big time-saver, too. Sure, you probably have your favorite parenting blogs, magazines, and websites. But you probably don’t have a single site with links to car seat fitting station locators, recalls, vaccine guides, food stamp information, state deadlines for student financial aid applications, or car safety comparison information. Who knew the government had all this and more! There are even resources for adoptive parents and grandparents raising grandchildren.

When the pressure’s on to feed your family, USA.gov’s American Recipe list in the Health and Nutrition section is a great resource. Serve your kids Mrs. Truman’s Mac and Cheese or another recipe from a famous American. Or find recipes for farmer’s market veggies, heart healthy recipes, soy cookbooks, thrifty meal ideas, and even regional recipes.

But USA.gov offers more than links to other websites. Find answers to your government questions using the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) link at the bottom of any page—there are more than 2,000 answers packed with information. If that’s not enough, click on Contact Us to e-mail your questions or comments, and you’ll get a response within two business days. Or get instant gratification and chat with a specially-trained information agent who can help you out. Just select the Chat link at the top of any page Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Whether you’re looking for a fun diversion, like genealogy resources listed by state, or need help finding a government job or surplus property auction, visit USA.gov—it’s government made easy.

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