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How to Tell if You Have Indian in Your Bloodline

People have different reasons for wanting to know whether they have American Indian in their bloodline. Some want to know whether the stories they heard about Indians being in their family tree are true; others want

How to Wash a Dry-clean-only Comforter

Many comforters are dry-clean only because the manufacturer did not do thorough enough testing to ensure that the fabric and the contents could withstand a cycle in your home's...

Survivors, advocates and community share stories of violence on tribal land during event at...

MISSION — The survivors, advocates and community members sat around tables in a large room at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

10 Things You Should Know About the U.S. Postal Service

Snail mail doesn’t sound thrilling, but the United States Postal Service is anything but boring. Here are a few facts about the letter carriers in your life.

Why your city government should buy your local newspaper

Newspapers are critical for America's civic health. The government should fund them.

What Does Your Life Expectancy Have To Do With Your Zip Code? Everything.

Think everyone should just pull themselves up by their bootstraps? Try this one on for size.

US Federal Government Employee Benefits

Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of family-friendly benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement.

Who Is a Subcontractor under a Federal Government Contract?

Recently, clients have asked if they or a vendor or supplier are a “subcontractor” under a federal government contract. Sometimes the answer is...

Is the Federal Government Complicit in Selling Baby Parts?

By Brittany Jones, Esq., policy manager for Family Policy Alliance Earlier this summer it was discovered that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a contract with a procurement organization for human fetal tissue, otherwise known as baby body parts, to be used in experiments with mice. The baby body parts are being used …

How to get a federal government job, from application to offer

Federal government jobs have the advantage of relative stability when the economy tanks.

Can I Sue the Federal Government for a Personal Injury?

If you are involved in a car accident where the at-fault driver is working and employed by a federal government, can you sue for compensation? The only way to do so is to get permission from the federal government.What Is the Federal Tort Claims Act?The Federal Tort Claims Act provides the g

Federal government offers up to $1,000 to people who adopt wild horses

If you're in the market for a wild horse or a wild burro, the federal government is going to pay YOU to take one of these animals in.

How to Deal With Turnover in the Federal Government

We're likely to see some leadership changes within federal agencies, so what should leaders and team members do with turnover?

Tips from local organizations, federal government to help parents find baby formula

As the baby formula shortage continues, we've put together a list of tips from local organizations and the federal government to help moms find baby formula.

Getting Ready to Leave the Federal Government?

Many senior (and younger) federal employees are now seriously thinking about leaving government to begin their next career and a new life outside of the government. There are plenty of possibilities that you could consider, but make sure you are prepared for the transition with a shorter (two-page) private industry resume targeted toward your next job. This new resume is …

Where to Find Jobs in the Federal Government

Federal government workers play a vital role in our daily lives. So, when it comes to finding jobs, there are many places to look.

Is the Federal Government Politicizing Research Involving Fetal Tissue?

The audit has been called a political gesture to placate anti-abortion groups that oppose use of the tissue. Fetal tissue has played a part in developing vaccines and medical treatments.

Federal Government Learning Challenges

Federal learning challenges stem from a large retiring population. Learn other challenges & what the government can do to help alleviate looming skill gaps.

Who is the highest paid employee in the federal government?