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Car Allowance Rebate System

Saturday, July 25, 2009 – 2:47 pm

Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS):   this program may be temporarily suspended due to extremely heavy demand that threatens to exhaust funding;  but government officials said the program was not going to be suspended overnight.    Go to their website to read eligibility requirements for the trade-in deals from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.    Use fueleconomy.gov to look up Gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks.


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SunWise

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – 2:42 pm

The SunWise Program is an environmental and health education program that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun through the use of classroom-, school-, and community-based components.


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Post 9/11 GI Bill

Saturday, July 18, 2009 – 1:01 pm

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You should complete and submit the application form available online and will receive a letter explaining VA’s decision regarding your eligibility for the program.
If you need additional assistance, click on the “Questions & Answers” link on the left hand side of the GI Bill page or call their toll-free number 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor.


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National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane

Monday, July 6, 2009 – 2:49 pm

National Veterans Wheelchair Games, July 13-18, 2009:   Competitive events include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, archery, air guns, basketball, nine-ball, softball, quad rugby, bowling, handcycling, trapshooting, wheelchair slalom, power soccer, a motorized wheelchair rally, track and field.   Exhibition events are also being planned.    Schedule of events:  events will take place at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane Convention Center, Lilac Valley and North Bowl facilities, Whitworth University pool, Spokane Valley Gun Club, Spokane Falls Community College and Riverfront Park.    Admission is Free. The public is welcome.   Information about the 2009 Games (509) 434-7508; or Carla.Lippert@va.gov


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In Memoriam: Virginia Saunders

Friday, July 3, 2009 – 10:54 am

Virginia Saunders passed away June 19.  She was the Government Printing Office’s longest-serving employee, having recently celebrated 64 years of federal service.  Virginia had been responsible for the Congressional Serial Set, a compilation of all House and Senate documents and reports for each session of Congress.  See this youtube  video highlighting Virginia’s career.


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Volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – 9:17 am

Volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, July 13-18, 2009:   contact Kathy Kovalesky, Volunteer Coordinator for the Games, at (509) 434-7510, or Kathleen.Kovalesky2@va.gov
Volunteer opportunities:  helping with meals, transportation, site set-up, scoring, timing, distributing water, assisting at the hospitality tables, etc.  All volunteers receive a complimentary Games T-shirt as well as the personal satisfaction that comes with supporting our nation’s heroes. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteering at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a great way for area youth to attain that needed community service experience for college applications.


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Summer of Service

Sunday, June 21, 2009 – 2:43 pm

United We Serve : Find ways to serve in your communities, and also to create and promote your own service projects.   This initiative aims to engage new volunteers and to encourage volunteers to develop their own “do-it-yourself” projects.  “United We Serve” is an initial 81 days of service but will grow into a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans.


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Spokane Falls

Friday, June 19, 2009 – 9:49 am

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given Avista the authority to operate five Spokane River dams for another 50 years.  Yesterday, on June 18, 2009,  FERC issued the new license that sets out conditions for Avista’s operation of the dams, including protections for water quality, for flow measures to help native rainbow trout, and for improvements to recreational facilities along the river.  Avista has agreed to allow higher flows in the river during the summer months.  That will keep water tumbling over the iconic waterfalls in downtown Spokane during the driest months of the year.   See the falls at this Spokane Falls cam.


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2010 Census

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 – 1:17 pm

2010 Census:  In March 2010, the Census Bureau will mail or deliver the 2010 questionnaires to every household in the United States.   Besides this Census every 10 years, the United States Census Bureau also conducts a variety of other censuses and surveys. To answer your questions about all of their surveys, go to:  Are You in a Survey?


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National Women’s Health Information Center

Thursday, June 4, 2009 – 11:26 pm

The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) offers FREE women’s health information on more than 800 topics on their web site: www.4woman.gov
or through their call center, by phone
(in English and Spanish)   800-994-9662
or 888-220-5446 (TDD)   Monday through Friday (9:00 am to 6:00 pm, eastern time)


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