The Declaration of Independence asserted humanity’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” illustrates Jefferson’s literary flair and records key changes made by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and the Continental Congress before its July 4, 1776 adoption.
The Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area offers Night Sky Programs in July and August at several locations. See also the programs at Goldendale Observatory State Park, a five-acre educational facility located on a hilltop North of Goldendale, Washington. Here is more information about this Observatory and its Summer Evening Programs.
The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection helps prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace. See also the National Do Not Call Registry . Find Consumer safety advice on the Washington State Attorney General’s website.
Take your name and address off junk mail lists and email lists by contacting the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). They also provide guidelines that will help you when shopping by mail or telephone, or when entering sweepstakes, and find advice on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Opt Out of Pre-approved Credit Offers through the credit bureaus’ free opt-out program.
Get your free credit reports by using this official government website: Annual Credit Reports. This site provides information about and a link to annualcreditreport.com, the only authorized online source to get your free credit reports under Federal law. Read the FAQ page for more information. You can use any PAC, public access catalog computer, at any Spokane City Library to link to these sites. There is no time limit. You do not need a library card to use a PAC. Printing is 10 cents per page. You can also request your free credit reports by mailing in the request form or by phoning: 1-877-322-8228.
Cosmicopia’s Space Weather is designed for interested readers without a background in this area of science. See also the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and their Aurora Maps. For Kids, Parents, and Teachers, try Nasa’s Space Place with games and projects and classroom activities.
Census Atlas of the United States: Census 2000 Special Reports, the first comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s. Paper copy available on the Downtown Reference Atlas Stand 304.6097 UNITED
MedlinePlus: answers to health questions. authoritative information from government agencies and health-related organizations. easy access to medical journal articles. information about drugs, a medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.
This blog announces Federal government news and documents. Do you have any ideas for the kinds of information you would like to see on this blog? Have you heard about any good government websites or new documents? We invite you to share your ideas here. Or if you want to ask a private question about government, you can contact us at Ask a Librarian.
EarthDay.gov - Official government portal for events and information. Earth Day For Kids - federal government Web sites for kids related to Earth Day and the environment.
EPA Earth Day - Tips for home, community, school, work, shopping. Earth Day History - Library of Congress American Memory collection. EnergyStar.gov - find energy efficient products and practices. Green Vehicle Guide - Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Teaching Resources - basic information sites to assist you in teaching your students about the environment.
Economic Stimulus Checks Mailing Schedule
A return must be filed by October 15 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year. See this online calculator for an estimate of the amount you may receive.
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