http://www.USA.govThe most popular and topical questions and answers related to the U.S. government from the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov.en-usWed, 25 Jan 2006 18:05:05 GMTWed, 27 Aug 2008 00:20:14 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8175Military veterans age 55 and older of all abilities can compete in the annual National Veterans Golden Age Games, held by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This year's games, which were held August 20-24 in Indianapolis, featured bowling, cycling, golf, and table tennis, among other competitions. Visit the link at USA.gov for the event results, plus more information on the Golden Age Games.{27f841b6-627a-3678-9229-2ccb23536e6a}Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:20:14 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8156Tuesday, August 26 is Women's Equality Day, celebrating the ratification of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment on that date in 1920, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Visit USA.gov's link for more information from the Library of Congress and the National Archives.{78ea4f21-479b-e777-a016-cebabe5150f}Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:17:16 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7015The U.S. Department of State is offering a passport card to facilitate entry and expedite document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry for U.S. citizens arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card, which is less expensive and more portable than the traditional passport book, may not be used to travel by air. Visit the link at USA.gov for more information.{166df0be-5432-a0c4-211-6412bf5bf37e}Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:39:09 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8170It is illegal to gamble online in the United States. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this includes placing online bets on sporting events or in virtual card games, transferring money electronically for gambling, and even placing wagers in offshore Internet casinos. But free online games, fantasy leagues, and Indian gaming sites that are not strictly defined as Internet gambling may be allowed in some states. Visit USA.gov for more information.{c1e542e5-d2b3-4a11-4d2f-5e6820a77c}Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:05:07 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8163The U.S. Department of State recently authorized the departure of eligible family members from the Republic of Georgia, and a series of convoys have been organized to aid this departure. Visit the link at USA.gov for more State Department recommendations and important phone numbers.{671c34a4-dd14-5e99-3de7-8cd75eaceae6}Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:36:35 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8093Visit USA.gov to find links to school safety information related to sports, sexual harassment, bullying, and other topics.{be1893c2-7c22-c877-a153-64e3195575f4}Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:32:20 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6783On Thursday, August 14, the seventh presidential $1 coin will be issued, depicting Andrew Jackson. The U.S. Mint is issuing four $1 circulating coins each year, featuring presidents' images in the order that they served. For more information, visit the link at USA.gov.{56244563-819a-d116-7bac-6e4f463df836}Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:20:49 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8162The dark hours before dawn on Tuesday, August 12, will be the best time to see the Perseid meteor shower. Expect one or two meteors to streak by in the eastern sky every minute. For more information and a link to NASA's page on the Perseid meteor shower, visit the link at USA.gov.{c5daf89a-9646-fcdf-565a-bc06b3ccde99}Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:31:34 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7833A man must have registered with the draft to qualify for federal student aid, job training benefits, and most federal employment opportunities. Registration must be done within 30 days of his 18th birthday and can be done in several ways, including on college financial aid forms and online. For more information, visit the link at USA.gov.{eda5c42a-b994-b3a8-acce-96a6e1c6461c}Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:40:22 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6636A hurricane's intensity is categorized based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, which rates a hurricane between one and five. The higher the sustained winds, degree of damage, and feet of storm surge, the higher the category number. For a chart that details the five categories of hurricanes, visit the link at USA.gov.{85206215-25d9-f48c-6419-5d9e13092b8f}Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:02:40 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5531Many states offer periodic "holidays" from paying state sales tax on certain purchases, such as school supplies, clothes, and computers. Visit the link at USA.gov to see if and when your state participates in the state sales tax "holiday."{46ce8ea5-8629-8c0-5910-7e9f7b3e85fe}Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:57:22 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5891August is National Immunization Awareness Month. To find out what vaccinations your child needs for school, contact his or her doctor, school district, or local health department for assistance. For more information on vaccinations for children and adults, visit USA.gov's link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.{172e108c-c0eb-d5fa-487a-93ac6b2ce1db}Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:04:37 GMThttp://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7838In light of a recent finding of a Salmonella strain in a jalapeno pepper sample, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently asking consumers to avoid eating raw jalapeno peppers or foods made from raw jalapeno peppers until further notice. (This recommendation does not include cooked or pickled jalapeno peppers.) For more information and general links to food recall information, visit USA.gov.{a58eb049-365a-866e-4c18-bcd21477aaf5}Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:39:14 GMT