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Publisher: USA.gov GeoData.gov: U.S. Maps & Data 
 This site "is a geographic information system (GIS) portal, also known as the Geospatial One-Stop," "designed to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and improve citizen services." Search for federal, state, and local geographic data, maps (such as of transportation and natural hazards), and statistics. Also includes discussions of key resources for topics such as atmosphere and climate, business, and human health. Part of USA.gov. http://gos2.geodata.gov Topics: Geography Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Locate In-Person Services Near You
Annotated listings for locators and directories to government agency offices and services such as Better Business Bureaus, Social Security offices, disaster recovery centers, passport application facilities, embassies, motor vehicles offices, and post offices. Listed alphabetically. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Find_Services.shtml Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government Last updated May 2, 2007 Fourth of July Is Independence Day
Collection of links to material related to Independence Day. "Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag." Topics include fireworks, summer safety tips, and virtual visits to historic sites. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Labor Day
Collection of links relating to Labor Day. "Labor Day -- the first Monday in September -- celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America." Topics include history, facts, labor unions, and job search. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Labor_Day.shtml#vgn-history-of-labor-day-vgn Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Back to School
These links "provide resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall." Includes links to sites on how to calculate a grade point average (GPA), school and library locations, financial assistance, school bus safety, immunization schedules for children and adolescents, and more. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Aug 18, 2008 Data.gov
The purpose of this website "is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government." Search the raw data catalog by category (such as energy or population) or federal agency to obtain machine-readable, platform-independent data sets. Also includes links to tools for mining data sets, a tutorial, and a form for suggesting additional data sets. http://www.data.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Statistics Last updated Jun 17, 2009 |
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