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1. Medicare, Puerto Rican Birth Certificate Extension As Leilani told us (en español aqui) back in April, a Puerto Rican law declared all birth certificates issued in the U.S. territory before July 1, 2010 invalid. Last week, the deadline was moved from September 30 to October 30, 2010 by their governor. The new law was enacted to strengthen the issuance and use […]...
2. Replacing a Lost Social Security Card Because I’m a government employee, I’ve gotten emails from time to time from friends of mine who are trying to figure out something government-related and assume I have all the answers. And because I work in the office that runs USA.gov, I can usually point my friends in the right direction. Last week a friend […]...
3. Research Your Family History Since my job involves locating and sharing government information, I sometimes get research assignments from my family; they send me questions about consolidating student loans, social security benefits, and consumer issues. Still I was surprised when my Grannie recently asked me to do some research about her paternal grandparents. I’m ready to jump at the […]...
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5. How Long Do I Keep Household Records? Do you ever get the urge to purge? Well, I’ve got the urge, and my file drawers full of paper are headed to the bonfire. External forces have gotten to me. My office is moving to a new building in a few months and everyone is working hard to get rid of unnecessary paper. On […]...
6. You must provide current, unexpired evidence of identity in your legal name. You must provide current, unexpired evidence of identity in your legal name....
7. Undiagnosed Diseases Program documents two-year pilot as clinic of last resort After its first two years of work, the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) of the National Institutes of Health is citing successes in patients whose cases have stumped specialists at leading medical institutions around the country....
8. How to Help Your Kids with their Homework There are many things you can do to help your kids start the school year on the right track, like replacing an old backpack or getting them the school supplies they need. But there’s something more meaningful you can do that may not cost money: help them with their homework. Students who do their homework […]...
9. What should I do if my immigration status or citizenship changed? What if my immigration status or citizenship changed? If your immigration status changed or you became a U.S. citizen, you should tell Social Security so your records can be updated. To get your immigration status or citizenship corrected, you need to show documents that prove your new status or citizenship. Double Check Your Documents Only […]...
10. Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled More than one million pool or spa drain covers from various manufacturers have been recalled due to an entrapment risk. If you have a pool or spa, review the recall to see if you need to replace or retrofit your drain cover....
11. New Air Conditioner Regulations I was at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee last weekend and while I had a blast, I really missed the air conditioner. It was so hot that some people were abandoning their tents to sleep in their air-conditioned cars. Since the AC was on my mind when I got back to work […]...
12. Name changed and now I need to tell the Social Security. Where do I start? What if my name changed? If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you need to tell Social Security so that you can get a replacement card. If you are working, also tell your employer. If you do not tell them when your name changes, it may: […]...
13. Graduated drivers licensing programs reduce fatal teen crashes Programs that grant privileges to new drivers in phases — known as graduated licensing programs — dramatically reduce the rate of teen driver fatal crashes, according to three studies funded by the National Institutes of Health....
14. Encourage Kids to Read Through summer reading, kids may discover a favorite author who sparks a lifelong love of reading. Summer reading can also prevent learning loss and help prepare a child for the next academic year. Find a variety of reading resources on Kids.gov....
15. Study shows HIV-exposed children at high risk of language delay Children exposed to HIV before birth are at risk for language impairments, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions....