http://usgovinfo.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com US Government Info GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-02T09:18:59Z Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:18:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/03/fda-seeks-public-input-on-tobacco-regulation.htm Have an opinion or idea on how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should exercise its new power to regulate tobacco products? If you do, the FDA wants to hear... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/03/fda-seeks-public-input-on-tobacco-regulation.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:13 +0000 2009-07-03T04:00:13Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/02/new-relief-for-federal-student-loan-borrowers.htm Americans struggling to pay off hefty federal student loans may be able to drastically reduce their monthly payments thanks to the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan from the U.S. Department... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/02/new-relief-for-federal-student-loan-borrowers.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:18:59 +0000 2009-07-02T09:18:59Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/02/federal-advocate-speaks-up-for-struggling-taxpayers.htm U.S. Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson has recommended to Congress that the IRS improve critical areas of its customer services at a time when more taxpayers every day are “have... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/02/federal-advocate-speaks-up-for-struggling-taxpayers.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:29 +0000 2009-07-02T04:00:29Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/01/do-you-need-a-federal-tax-id-number-2.htm You’ve been asked for your “Federal Tax ID Number.” You know you don’t have one, but do you need a federal tax ID? If you have a business, chances are... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/07/01/do-you-need-a-federal-tax-id-number-2.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:51 +0000 2009-07-01T04:00:51Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/30/government-funds-studies-to-study-government-funding.htm Do taxpayer-funded science projects have a positive impact on science? Let’s hope so, because the National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding about $200,000 each for “several” taxpayer-funded studies on the... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/30/government-funds-studies-to-study-government-funding.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:55 +0000 2009-06-30T04:00:55Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/29/supreme-court-reverses-sotomayor-in-race-case.htm The U.S. Supreme Court today overturned a circuit court opinion participated in by Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. In its 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/29/supreme-court-reverses-sotomayor-in-race-case.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:25:23 +0000 2009-06-29T11:25:23Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/29/kmart-sued-for-firing-greeter-who-used-cane.htm Retail giant Kmart has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for firing a greeter because he used a cane. EEOC filed its suit under the Americans... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/29/kmart-sued-for-firing-greeter-who-used-cane.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:57 +0000 2009-06-29T04:00:57Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/house-passes-landmark-climate-change-and-energy-bil.htm The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by a vote of 219-212, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), intended to drastically reduce U.S. levels... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/house-passes-landmark-climate-change-and-energy-bil.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:27:01 +0000 2009-06-26T19:27:01Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/va-sending-250-stimulus-checks-to-eligible-veterans.htm Some 1.9 million U.S. veterans and eligible beneficiaries will be getting $250 economic stimulus checks between June 22 and June 30, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. A provision... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/va-sending-250-stimulus-checks-to-eligible-veterans.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:15:11 +0000 2009-06-26T09:15:11Z http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/218345.htm Apparently trying to boost support for a government-run national health insurance plan, as proposed by the Obama administration, Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius has released a report listing what she... http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/06/26/218345.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:26 +0000 2009-06-26T04:00:26Z