February 2013
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Help Your Child Maintain Good Dental Health
Tooth decay affects more children in the United States than any other chronic infectious disease. It can lead to pain and infection that impacts eating, speech, and learning. Fortunately, tooth decay is preventable.
Help your child maintain good dental health:
Tips for Parents and Caregivers — Get information on snacking, fluoride, prenatal care, and more.
Quiz on Dental Care for Young...
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Today is National Donor Day →
117,110 people are waiting for an organ. Consider becoming an organ donor today.
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Sign up to Get Your Federal Benefits...
If you receive your federal benefits by paper check, you’ll need to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.
The federal benefits affected are:
Social Security
Supplemental Security Income
Veterans Affairs
Railroad Retirement Board
Office of Personnel Management
Department of Labor (Black Lung)
You have two options for receiving benefits electronically:
1. Direct Deposit: The...
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Want to Know What Happened Today in History? →
The Library of Congress provides historical facts and images every day.
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Double-Arm Transplant Helps Iraqi Vet
Image description: A team of surgeons at Johns Hopkins performs the hospital’s first double-arm transplant on former infantryman Brendan Marrocco. Photo couresty of the U.S. Amry.
Former infantryman Brendan Marrocco lost both his arms and legs while serving in Iraq. However, after a successful double-arm transplant surgery, Marrocco has two arms again.
The double-arm transplant was the...
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Tips for Reducing Salt in Your Diet →
Most Americans consume more salt than they need. Find tips for reducing sodium in your diet.
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Ability-to-Repay Rule Ensures You Can Afford Your...
When you apply for a mortgage, it can sometimes be hard to understand how much of a monthly payment you can afford. Oftentimes you have to factor in additional fees and property taxes that add to the base cost of your monthly payment.
You can’t always rely on a mortgage broker or lender to ensure that you’re getting a responsbile loan that you can afford.
That’s why the...
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February is Children's Dental Health Month →
Share this guide with your kids to help them take care of their teeth.
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Free Tax Return Preparation – See If You Qualify
Do you need help preparing your tax return? Learn about the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. VITA Program: If you make $51,000 or less, IRS-certified volunteers can inform you about tax credits for which you may qualify and prepare a basic tax return with electronic filing.
TCE Program: If you are 60 years of age or older, you may...
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What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking? →
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Going to College or Career School? Submit the...
The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA.
Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career...
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February is African American History Month →
Find biographies, images and many other resources.
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Post Office to Change Mail Delivery Service
Starting in August, the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver first-class mail on Saturdays. First-class mail includes bills, catalogs, letters, cards and other general correspondence.
Packages and express mail will still be delivered Saturdays.
Mail will still be delivered to post office boxes on Saturdays, and Post Office locations currently open on Saturdays will remain open.
The change...
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One in 10 Teens Reported Abuse by a Significant... →
One in 10 teens reported abuse by a boyfriend or girlfriend last year. Teach your teen about healthy relationships.
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Keep Your Heart Healthy – Free Publications, Risk...
February is American Heart Month. This annual observance reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but that there are steps we can take to reduce our risk.
Use these resources to help you and your loved ones live healthier lives:
Women’s Heart Health – Order Free Publications – Learn the signs of a heart attack in women; understand “good” and...
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Eating Disorders can be Deadly →
Learn the signs of eating disorders and how they’re treated.
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Project MyUSA Fellowship in Review
By Phil Ashlock, Ben Balter, Danny Chapman, Kara DeFrias, and Greg Gershman
Over the years, you’ve probably filled in your name, address, and date of birth hundreds of times— while renewing your passport, applying for financial aid, filing your taxes, or completing any of the dozens of forms we all must fill out on a regular basis. We’d like to ask you to do that one more time… and then never...
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Mobile App for Veterans Helps Them Connect with... →
Veterans now have their own social networking mobile app to help them find and support one another.
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Prevent Fires in Your Home →
The majority of home fires occur during the winter months. Take a look at some precautions that will help to prevent fires caused by portable heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, generators, and candles. You’ll also find reminders about smoke alarms and the importance of having a home escape plan.
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What You Need to Know about the 2013 Tax Season
When it comes to tax season, every year is a little different. Laws change, some benefits kick in while others end, and natural disasters can have an impact on your tax return.
The deadline for filing your taxes is April 15, 2013. While this is the normal deadline, there are some important new things you should know for the 2013 tax season.
Tax Season Started Late This Year
The 2013 tax season...