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Step-by-step instructions for doing simple, but important tasks dealing with the government.

Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
You can apply for Social Security retirement benefits over the phone or in person. Here's how to apply and what you'll need when you do.

Apply for Food Stamps
The USDA's Food Stamp program enables low-income families to buy nutritious food and Electronic Benefit Transfer  (EBT) cards.

Apply for a VA Home Loan
Aside from the veteran's certificate of eligibility and the VA-assigned appraisal, the application process is not much different than any other type of mortgage loan.

Get Low Cost/Free Heath Insurance for Kids
Under the federal Insure Kids Now program, each state has a program to help qualifying working families get health insurance for their children.

Get a U.S. Flag that has Flow Over the Capitol
You can order U.S. flags that have flown over the Capitol Building from any member of Congress (U.S. Senators or Representatives)

Get Copies of Old IRS Tax Returns
Instructions and the form needed to order copies of old tax returns and other records from the IRS. 

Get Travel Warnings from the U.S. State Department
The US State Dept. issues travel warnings whenever international situations dictate that travel to certain countries be avoided by US citizens.

Apply for a Copyright
Registering a copyright makes it easier to prove your ownership of works of art, literature, music, software, etc.

Write Letters to Elected Officials
Letters from constituents are very important to elected officials, but they get thousands of them every day. Here are some tips to help your letters get attention -- and action.

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