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For Kids

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government: A service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office.
CIA's Homepage for Kids: Central Intelligence Agency
FBI Kids Page: Federal Bureau of Investigation (K-5th grade)
FEMA for Kids: Federal Emergency Management Agency
FirstGov for Kids: A kids' portal page developed and maintained by the Federal Consumer Information Center.
NASA Kids: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Transportation Kids Page
U.S. House of Representatives Educational Resources: Access to documents related to the legislative process that are of interest to the public.
White House Kids Page: An inside look at the home of our President.
Congressional Award Foundation: Organization authorized by Congress to distribute six different levels of awards to students for achieving assorted community and personal goals.
Other U.S. Government Kids Pages: A more complete listing courtesy of FedStats.

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For Students

The Declaration of Independence: The full text of the Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States: The full text of the U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution
The Federalist Papers: A list of titles of the 85 Federalist Papers
U.S. Symbols and Celebrations: Links to information about United States symbols, songs and tradtions
Area Colleges: Cal State University at Northridge (CSUN)
LA Mission College
Los Angeles Valley College
Pepperdine University
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of Southern California (USC)
Woodbury University

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For Parents & Teachers

AskERIC: Educational Resources Information Center
Center for Civic Education: Lesson plans for Elementary, Middle and High School Grades
CNN fyi - Teacher Resources: News for students, resources for teachers provided by the Cable News Network
C-SPAN in the Classroom: Free resources to use with C-SPAN programming including teacher guides, activities and success stories collected from teachers nationwide
CongressLink: Unit and lesson plans prepared by teachers using CongressLink resources and features
DiscoverySchool.com: Find original U.S. History/Government lesson plans all written by teachers for teachers
Explore DC: Lessons on local history, federal city, African American heritage, U.S. presidents and first ladies, biography and U.S. history
Teach-nology.com - Government: A complete list of lesson plans from this extensive educator resource portal

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For Seniors

The Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003

An analysis (Word doc) of the recently passed Medicare legislation.
For a breakdown of Claims vs. Facts for the recently passed Medicare Reform bill, visit the Center for American Progress.
Use our Online Calculator to determine how your Prescription Drug costs may change.
Medicare timeline of changes (Word doc)

Social Security Online

This is the Official Website of the Social Security Administration and can provide Seniors with helpful links and information.

Medicare

This is the official site for Medicare and can also provide helpful information.

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For Consumers

For those Americans owning cell phones, credit cards and computers, the following links will address concerns about privacy, protection and portability.

Starting with the invention of transistors, semiconductors and the integrated circuit, the technology age has now infiltrated everything from automobiles to washing machines, increasing the ease and enjoyment of our day to day activities. The Federal government has recently taken significant steps to ensure these advances are not stifled by threats of identity theft, Internet spam and cybercrime.

The following files and links hold a vast array of information about consumer rights and resources.

Cell Phone Number Portability

FCC Wireless Portability Site

Do you like your cell phone number, but dislike your service? With new FCC regulations, you can now keep your phone number when changing carriers. This service, Wireless Local Number Portability, went into effect November 24 in the top 100 Metropolitan areas.

Do Not Call List

Are you annoyed by telemarketers calling all day and night? Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry and eat dinner in peace.

Please see this advisory to learn about what recourse you have against negligent telemarketers (PDF). And remember, the Do Not Call list is only updated every three months, so expect a certain lag time after registering your phone number.

Identity Theft

Identity TheftClick here for information about Identity Theft is one of the most personal and most damaging crimes inflicted against a person. To protect your identity, never give out your Social Security number needlessly; change passwords and PIN numbers frequently; and only release personal information or use your credit card on trusted Internet sites. If you are a victim of Identity Theft, visit http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft immediately to clear your name and protect your credit.

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Links & Resources Kids \| Students \| Parents & Teachers \| Seniors \| Consumers For Kids Ben's Guide to U.S. Government A service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. CIA's Homepage for Kids Central Intelligence Agency FBI Kids Page Federal Bureau of Investigation (K-5th grade) FEMA for Kids Federal Emergency Management Agency FirstGov for Kids A kids' portal page developed and maintained by the Federal Consumer Information Center. NASA Kids National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transportation Kids Page U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. House of Representatives Educational Resources Access to documents related to the legislative process that are of interest to the public. White House Kids Page An inside look at the home of our President. Congressional Award Foundation Organization authorized by Congress to distribute six different levels of awards to students for achieving assorted community and personal goals. Other U.S. Government Kids Pages A more complete listing courtesy of FedStats. ^ return to top For Students The Declaration of Independence The full text of the Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States The full text of the U.S. Constitution The Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution The Federalist Papers A list of titles of the 85 Federalist Papers U.S. Symbols and Celebrations Links to information about United States symbols, songs and tradtions Area Colleges Cal State University at Northridge (CSUN) LA Mission College Los Angeles Valley College Pepperdine University University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) University of Southern California (USC) Woodbury University ^ return to top For Parents & Teachers AskERIC Educational Resources Information Center Center for Civic Education Lesson plans for Elementary, Middle and High School Grades CNN fyi - Teacher Resources News for students, resources for teachers provided by the Cable News Network C-SPAN in the Classroom Free resources to use with C-SPAN programming including teacher guides, activities and success stories collected from teachers nationwide CongressLink Unit and lesson plans prepared by teachers using CongressLink resources and features DiscoverySchool.com Find original U.S. History/Government lesson plans all written by teachers for teachers Explore DC Lessons on local history, federal city, African American heritage, U.S. presidents and first ladies, biography and U.S. history Teach-nology.com - Government A complete list of lesson plans from this extensive educator resource portal ^ return to top For Seniors The Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003 An analysis (Word doc) of the recently passed Medicare legislation. For a breakdown of Claims vs. Facts for the recently passed Medicare Reform bill, visit the Center for American Progress. Use our Online Calculator to determine how your Prescription Drug costs may change. Medicare timeline of changes (Word doc) Social Security Online This is the Official Website of the Social Security Administration and can provide Seniors with helpful links and information. Medicare This is the official site for Medicare and can also provide helpful information. ^ return to top For Consumers For those Americans owning cell phones, credit cards and computers, the following links will address concerns about privacy, protection and portability. Starting with the invention of transistors, semiconductors and the integrated circuit, the technology age has now infiltrated everything from automobiles to washing machines, increasing the ease and enjoyment of our day to day activities. The Federal government has recently taken significant steps to ensure these advances are not stifled by threats of identity theft, Internet spam and cybercrime. The following files and links hold a vast array of information about consumer rights and resources. Cell Phone Number Portability FCC Wireless Portability Site Do you like your cell phone number, but dislike your service? With new FCC regulations, you can now keep your phone number when changing carriers. This service, Wireless Local Number Portability, went into effect November 24 in the top 100 Metropolitan areas. http://www.easyporting.com http://www.fcc.gov/cgb What You Need to Know on Wireless Number Portability (PDF) Do Not Call List Are you annoyed by telemarketers calling all day and night? Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry and eat dinner in peace. Please see this advisory to learn about what recourse you have against negligent telemarketers (PDF). And remember, the Do Not Call list is only updated every three months, so expect a certain lag time after registering your phone number. Identity Theft Identity TheftClick here for information about Identity Theft is one of the most personal and most damaging crimes inflicted against a person. To protect your identity, never give out your Social Security number needlessly; change passwords and PIN numbers frequently; and only release personal information or use your credit card on trusted Internet sites. If you are a victim of Identity Theft, visit http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft immediately to clear your name and protect your credit. ^ return to top	Print Page Search the Site Receive the E-Newsletter Subscribe Unsubscribe Jump to an Issue Area View Democrats' New Direction for America En Español For information on seniors' healthcare, please visit:
Congressman Howard Berman 2221 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-4695 Fax: 202-225-3196
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