FEDERAL: New Consumer Information Catalog

Posted:  9 Sep 14

On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:48 AM, USA.gov Team <subscriptions@subscriptions.usa.gov> wrote:

Find useful booklets on life’s everyday challenges at Publications.USA.gov ​​ You can read, download or print the new Fall Consumer Information Catalog too! What Not to Eat When You’re Expecting Raw sprouts, feta cheese, cold luncheon meats, “over-easy” eggs: these are just some of the foods that pregnant women should avoid. While safe enough for the average person, they may cause food poisoning in expectant mothers. Want to know more? Read Food Safety for Pregnant Women.  Financial Advisers: Who Can You Trust? It’s hard to tell the real thing from the con artist among investment professionals. But there are questions you can ask and offers you should avoid. Read Know Your Financial Adviser.  Great for Kids, Schools and Future Presidents 2016 is coming soon. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent or a future president, you will appreciate the colorful Kids.gov poster How to Become President of the United States. Order the large poster or print your own.  Back to School Tips for Parents  Help your kids make this a successful school year. Take some tips from the Education Department’s “Helping Your Child” online series: Helping Your Child Succeed in School Helping Your Child With Homework Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics Helping Your Child Learn Science Helping Your Child Learn History Get Your Order Faster After browsing the Catalog or our website, you can order your publications easily online at the Order by Catalog Item Number page. You’ll get them faster too! If you have questions, contact us. STAY CONNECTED TO USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog This email from: USA.gov • General Services Administration • OCSIT • 1800 F Street, NW • Washington DC 20405 • (800) 333-4636.

U.S. "TREASURE CHEST" OPENS EVEN WIDER FOR US

Posted:  21 Jan 13

On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 3:06 AM, USA.gov Team <subscriptions@subscriptions.usa.gov> wrote:

Welcome to USA.gov's Publications and Consumer Information Catalog e-newsletter. You can always find the latest Consumer Information Catalog and hundreds of free and low-cost federal publications at Publications.USA.gov.   Happy New Year! The Winter/Spring 2013 Catalog is here Warm up your January with the newly-combined, 16-page Winter/Spring edition of the Consumer Information Catalog. It includes a special section featuring 14 publications from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you manage your credit cards, checking account, mortgage and more, plus these other features:    Three New Publications Focus on Child Safety   Safeguarding Your Child’s Future Surprisingly, children’s identities do get stolen. But unlike adults, children usually don’t find out for years until they grow up and apply for a student loan, an apartment or a job. Learn strategies from the Federal Trade Commission to protect your kids’ identities, and minimize the impact if they’ve been victimized.

Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix Benzocaine is the pain reliever in many products that treat oral pain. But giving it to children under 2 could cause a potentially life-threatening disorder. The Food and Drug Administration explains how to keep your children safe and treat their teething pain naturally. Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Protecting babies from too much sun is always a good thing. But the Food and Drug Administration explains how the chemicals in sunscreen may be more dangerous on infants’ delicate skin than parents might realize. "Online-Only" Publications Some of the best government consumer information isn’t in print—but you can find it all online at Publications.USA.gov. And you can download any publication in PDF format, and some in e-reader formats. This edition of the Catalog features three great collections of online-only publications to help you learn more about: Preparing and Paying for College Mental Health Going Green    You received this message because you are subscribed to e-mail updates from USA.gov. If you have questions, contact us. STAY CONNECTED TO USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog