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Honoring Women In The Military
The female experience is a vital part of America's military experience, and the Veterans History Project created a new initiative to honor their contributions.
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Healing Health Care For Small Business
Some analysts say that small businesses are disproportionately burdened by health care costs.
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Taking Pulse Of Voters On School Choice Issues
Substantial support for school choice reforms cuts across major demographic subgroups.
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Improving Care For Soldiers And Their Families
Through an annual symposium, severely wounded soldiers, and their families, Army leadership identify the most important issues in soldier care.
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Television Is Going Digital: Get The Picture
Big changes are coming to your television. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season.
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A Solution To Traffic Congestion
Many Americans may soon be on track to save time, money and energy.
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Kids And The Constitution
Most children don't spend much time thinking about the Constitution, the rights it guarantees and how its principles govern many aspects of their daily lives. Fortunately, two books for middle-school-age children help present these principles in action, in a way children can really relate to.
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Helping Heroes Heal
Americans across the country have helped soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill feel a bit closer to home.
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Get Involved: It's Your Health
Many say the U.S. health care system is broken.
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Unsung Heroes Need A Pay Raise, Too
Helping people with disabilities live fuller lives is the work of a dedicated group of people who need a pay raise.
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American-Made Products
Buying products made in the U.S.A. helps keep manufacturing jobs here at home.
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Possible Financial Help For Hearing Aids?
A lot of Americans who need hearing aids are hoping Congress will listen to a campaign to spur passage of a federal tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid for boomers, seniors and parents of children with hearing loss.
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Look Law, No Hands!
More motorists will be using hands-free devices as communities across the nation prohibit them from using cell phones while driving.
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Serving Severely Wounded Soldiers
Wounded soldiers and their families receive personalized care throughout their recovery and beyond, for as long as they have a need.
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Protecting Marines and the Environment
A number of environmental advocates have saluted the Marine Corps for its efforts in water clean up.
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Safe Drinking Water for Marines
A new program may help the United States Marine Corps continue its mission of keeping Marines, sailors and their families safe and healthy.
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Don't Miss Out On Your Stimulus Payment
You may be among the 130 million Americans who get an economic stimulus payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Keeping Marines and their Families Informed
Military leaders say taking care of Marines, sailors, and their families is a top priority for the Marine Corps.
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Spreading Olympic Cheers
This year's Olympics are being held in China, but you probably won't have to travel far for American athletes to hear your cheers.
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Speaking Up To Keep Phone Costs Down
Voicing your opinion could help keep phone costs down.
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Early Detection Is The Best Protection! CDC Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and, in many cases, preventable.
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DVD Task Force
Americans can now sign up for an important mission--collecting DVDs for the troops serving overseas. These DVDs can help provide much-needed diversion for the often-exhausted troops.
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Seniors Give High Auto Repair Costs The Red Light
A bill before Congress could help put the brakes on increased car repair costs, possibly helping to save seniors--and other Americans--some cash.
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Uncle Sam Wants You To Save For Retirement
If you ever feel your finances are too stretched to save for retirement, there could be good news for you.
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Protecting Soldiers' Sight
A unique medical registry may help many of the thousands of American soldiers who have sustained eye injuries receive better care.
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Keeping Roadways Safe And Efficient
The type of vehicle you drive could affect fuel efficiency-but so could the road you drive on.
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Power Shopping For The Government
If you like to shop, you may just have a future with the U.S. government.
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Let Uncle Sam Know You Need A Partner In Fitness
If you think Uncle Sam should help us stay healthy, you're not alone
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