1997 Features
12/18/97 - Executive Orders
Issued by the President, they become laws without Congressional approval. Learn about the
history and use of this, often controversial executive power.
12/12/97 - Benefits and
Assistance Programs
At some point in our lives, almost all Americans become eligible for some Federal
government benefit program. Here is a handy index to those resources.
12/04/97 - Government Forms
& Applications
As they say in government, "We got a form for that." Here you'll find a handy
index to thousands of forms available online. Regularly updated.
11/25/97 - Can You Eat Pink
Turkey Meat?
The USDA answers one of the most often asked questions of the holiday season. Ham? Oh,
yeah, USDA does that, too. Also see my personal turkey doneness chart.
11/21/97 - Do You Know America's
Oldest Worker?
Green Thumb wants to honor you. Who, or what is Green Thumb? Lady Bird Johnson knows.
11/14/97 This Space For Sale
Future space exploration? Taxpayers can't carry the whole load anymore. This agency tries
to pick up the tab by developing and selling space technology.
11/07/97 - Contracting With the
Federal Government
How even small businesses can contract to sell products or services to thousands of
federal agencies.
10/31/97 - A Halloween to
Remember: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Fourteen days in October, 1962 were far more frightening than your worst Nightmare on Elm
Street.
10/24/97 - Hanford Site: Past
Horror - Future Hope
Wars and fears of wars turned Hanford, Washington into a nuclear nightmare. See what the
Department of Energy is doing to clean up the mess and secure the future of this
devastated area.
10/17/97 - Taxes Down? IRS Wins
an Award?
The Balanced Budget Amendment will help some taxpayers. Find out who and how. Also, the
IRS wins an award for innovation in government.
09/09/97 - FEMA To the Rescue
Since its founding in 1979, FEMA has responded to the scenes of the worst natural
disasters in America provide aid and assistance to help victims recover their lives and
property.
09/02/97 - The Library of
Congress - Jefferson's Legacy
An introduction and brief history of America's foremost depository of knowledge and
history. Features a tour of the Library's fascinating collection of historic panoramic
photographs.
