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Tornado Outbreak of May 20, 2013 National Weather Service page with fast facts, detailed map, and links to many additional information resources (5/24/13) Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month 2013 Information about events, online exhibitions, and audio/video presentations from Library of Congress (5/10/13) 210th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) online exhibition (4/30/13) Resources for Information on the Boston Explosions FBI updates on the investigation and links to background information and additional resources (4/17/13) Budget of the United States Government Fiscal Year 2014 President Obama's proposed budget for the coming year (4/12/13) What is Sequestration? Explanation and links from USA.gov detailing budget cuts and effects on the nation and its economic recovery. (3/23/13) Now is the Time Information and multimedia from the White House concerning President Obama's proposals to take action against gun violence (1/16/13) Hurricane Sandy Latest information on recovery efforts with links to social media and local sites from Federal Emergency Management Agency (11/1/12) Mars Science Laboratory NASA site for full information on the Mars rover "Curiosity" (8/7/12) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act & Repeal of Obamacare Act Congressional Actions and Bill Texts for both the health care legislation (HR 3590) passed on March 31, 2010 and the repeal of that legislation (HR 6079) passed by the House on July 11, 2012 (7/12/12) Privacy Bill of Rights for Online Consumers President Obama releases "comprehensive blueprint to improve consumers' privacy protections and ensure that the Internet remains an engine for innovation and economic growth" (2/28/12) Post-JFK Assassination Tape Recordings National Archives release of digitized audio recordings from Air Force 1 on November 22, 1963 . (2/02/12)
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Recovery.gov Primary site for federal information regarding efforts to stimulate the economy and a resource for discovering how taxpayer dollars are being spent. Making Home Affordable.gov Contains information and resources for homeowners who need assistance and are looking for refinancing or a modification of their mortgage terms. The Financial Crisis: A Timeline of Events and Policy Actions Presents an analysis of the present financial crisis and updates from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Progress on the Economy Information from the White House featuring activities and legislation to stimulate the economy. Employment Situation Summary Monthly summary and statistics from an Economic News Release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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