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Guess Who Else Got Stimulus Checks in 2009

Find out why the government mailed stimulus checks to dead people and those behind bars in 2009. See how much the government lost in stimulus checks to the deceased and incarcerated. Learn about how many dead people got stimulus checks and how much the government recovered in erroneously mailed stimulus checks.

Don't Count on This Family Reunion Happening Anytime Soon

Discover how President Barack Obama and Sarah Palin are related. Find out which common relative makes Obama and Palin related. Learn which other surprising political celebrities Obama and Palin are related to.

Is It Illegal To Photograph Federal Buildings?

Find out why photographing federal buildings can get you into trouble. See what your rights are in photographing federal buildings. Learn about what federal regulations say about photographing federal buildings. Discover why the government clarified its guidelines on photographing federal buildings in 2010.

Solar Panels on the White House

Find out why President Barack Obama is putting up solar panels at the White House. See how much money taxpayers will save with solar panels at the White House. Learn about previous attempts by U.S. presidents to use solar panels on the White House.

When Did the Great Recession End?

Find out when the most recent recession officially began and ended. Discover how the long the recession lasted. See how the length of the recession of the late 2000s compared with that of prior recessions. Read about what makes a recession versus what makes a recovery.

Tax Forms Won't Be Delivered To Your Mailbox Anymore

Discover why the IRS stopped mailing paper tax forms. Find out how to continue using paper tax forms even after the IRS stops delivering them. See where you can find paper tax forms or request tax forms be delivered to your home.

How the Government Botched the Gulf Oil Spill Response

Read about how the federal government botched its response to the Gulf oil spill in 2010. See why the federal government was critical of its own handling of the Gulf oil spill. Learn about the impact of the government's conflicting estimates over the size of the Gulf oil spill. Discover the impact the government's failure to estimate the size of the Gulf oil spill had on public trust.

The Ballot Initiative Process

Ballot initiatives are an example of direct democracy in the United States, in which citizens may propose legislative measures or amendments to state constitutions.

Direct Democracy

Direct democracy, sometimes called "pure democracy," is a form of democracy in which the people themselves, rather than elected representatives, determine the laws and policies by which they are governed.

How Much Did the Bank Bailout Cost?

Read an explanation of why the bank bailout of 2008 cost taxpayers only a fraction of the original price tag. See why the government expects to turn a profit from the bank bailout. Find out about the two areas where the government couldn't recoup its money from the bank bailout.

Millions in Unclaimed Pensions Waiting for Owners

On April 3, 2007, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) reported that it is holding $133 million in unclaimed pension benefits for 32,000 people owed money from terminated defined benefit pension plans. PBGC also offers a convenient way to find out if you have some pension benefits due you. Here's how.

Can the President be Muslim?

Find out what the U.S. Constitution says about religion in the White House and whether America could elect a Muslim president. Learn about the faiths of other U.S. presidents and whether there have been Muslim presidents. Explore the constitutional requirements of running for office and whether America could one day elect a Muslim president.

Money for a Small Business

The U.S. government does not currently provide grants for starting or expanding a small business. However, the government does offer plenty of free help in planning how to start or improve your business and in securing low-interest SBA-backed small business loans. In addition, many states DO offer small business grants to individuals.

Finding Business Loans, Grants, Incentives and Financing

Encouraging small business growth, whether through loans or incentives is a key part of the economic development plan of every state in the nation. Small business incentives offered by the states could include subsidized low-interest rates on SBA loans, tax breaks and participation in business incubator programs and here’s an easy way to find them.

Find Postal Service Jobs Without Being Scammed

Read this guide to learn how to find Postal Service jobs for free. Discover why the government is warning job seekers about Postal Service job scams. Learn how to detect scams and find Postal Service jobs without hassle.

US House of Representatives Agenda

Summary of the daily scheduled activities of the U.S. House of Representatives

Senate Agenda

Summary of the daily scheduled activities of the U.S. Senate

All About Hippie Punching

Find out what the term hippie punching means. See how the phrase hippie punching is used in American politics. Learn about allegations of hippie punching leveled against President Barack Obama and the White House.

HIRE Act of 2010 Tax Credits for Businesses

The HIRE Act (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) of 2010, signed by President Obama in March 2010, offers two possible tax credits for businesses that hire qualified previously unemployed workers before January 1, 2011.

The 4-Letter Word Sarah Palin Didn't Say

Read about the controversy over Sarah Palin on Fox News. See what Sarah Palin said about Fox News. Find out why Sarah Palin suggested Christine O'Donnell speak through Fox News.

Obama's Oval Office

Learn details about the redecoration of Obama's Oval Office. Find out why a rug in Obama's Oval Office made headlines. Read about the history of presidents redesigned the Oval Office.

Obama's First Executive Order

Find out what Obama's first executive order really said. See what conspiracy theorists claim Obama's first executive order said. Learn what's fact and what's fiction about Obama's first executive order.

HUD Home Auctions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regularly offers thousands of highly affordable homes and apartments for sale to the lowest bidder. These HUD home auctions offer buyers significant savings.

Where Obama Was on Memorial Day?

Find out where Obama was on Memorial Day. See why Obama did not attend Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Learn whether Obama was the first president not to attend Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Discover which other presidents skipped Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

5 Wacky Myths about Obama

Find out the truth behind the myths about Obama. See what's true and not true in the myths about Obama. See who's behind all the myths about Obama.