Special Report: Helpful Links From USA.gov for Citizens & Visitors

U.S. Government Resources for Native Americans: Resources within U.S. Federal Agencies. Explore more than 30 U.S. government services and programs for Native Americans in areas such as health, jobs, housing, education, and business development. A plethora of links and resources are available at the site.

Baby Name Playroom App: Search the most popular baby names of the past 130 years using official Social Security data.  You can browse names, search a particular name, or choose the “Surprise Me” button. Get inspired by the trivia game.  Share your favorite names on Facebook, Twitter, or via an email. Social Security benefits America! View our list of government-approved links to help you plan before and after your baby arrives. iPhone Download.

Citizenship Applications — Top 5 Mistakes: Becoming a naturalized citizen can be one of the most important milestones in an immigrant’s life. But it’s not always easy. There’s lots of paperwork to fill out, appointments to keep and tests to pass. The following are the five most common mistakes people make when applying for citizenship. By avoiding these you’ll be able to save money, time and perhaps most importantly, stress.

Taking a Road Trip this Summer?  Before you head out on the highway, look up road conditions, get tips on improving your gas mileage, and explore scenic byways. Links to topics such as: Border Wait Times for Entering the U.S., Foreign Visitors Driving in the U.S., National Traffic and Road Closure Information, Road Conditions, Scenic Byways, Train Travel – Amtrak Tickets, Schedules, and Stations.

Prescription Drug Resources: Visit USA.gov’s Prescription Drugs page for a variety of resources to help you learn more about the medications you’re taking, verify how your pills should look, check drug interactions, see if you qualify for assistance with drug plan costs, and more.  Links to topics such as:

• Pill Identifier
• DrugDigest – Review Comparisons, Interactions, and Pill Images
• Drug Information Portal – National Library of Medicine
• Drug Interactions – Guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Drugs, Supplements, and Herbs – Information Directory
• Ingredients in Vitamins, Herbs, and Other Supplements – National Library of Medicine
• Prescription Drugs with Potential for Abuse

Shop Government Sales and Auctions:  Buy new, seized, surplus merchandise and real estate from the government. Some items are sold online by auction or fixed price, while others are available by public auction, sealed bid, or contract with a realtor. What is GovSales.gov?  GovSales is a consolidated, citizen friendly web site that makes it easy for the public to find government assets for sale. What is available on GovSales.gov?   Find land, houses, jewelry, cars, trucks, tools, computers and many other exciting items. Check out the web site today. Thousands of items, updated daily.