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July 22, 2008: Congressman Berman, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, meets with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right), as Zalmay Khalilzad (center), Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, looks on.

March 12, 2008: Rep. Berman meets with staff from the Northeast Valley Health Corporation in Washington, DC. Pictured from left to right are: Jack Fulkerson, Board Member; Kim Wyard, CEO; and Barbara Milteer, Board Member.

March 5, 2008: Chairman Berman and Ranking Member Ileana Ros-Lehtinen enjoy a light moment at a lunch with his Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The lunch was sponsored by Berman for members of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Queen Rania looks on.

January 16, 2008: Congressman Berman speaks at a press conference following the Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on his Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82. Stacked behind him is a petition with 400,000 teachers’ signatures in support of the bill.

October 6, 2007: A young patient reads Lola at the Library to Congressman Berman during the Reach Out and Read event at the San Fernando Health Clinic/Northeast Valley Health Corporation.

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If you are a constituent of the 28th Congressional District of California, our office can assist you with matters involving Federal agencies. We also provide for visitors to Washington, DC, and can arrange to have a flag flown for you over the U.S. Capitol building.

GovBenefits.gov

If you are in need of government assistance, but are unsure where to go for information on how to apply, Govbenefits.gov may be the answer. It reduces the amount of research needed to take advantage of government benefits programs by providing information only on those programs most likely to benefit each individual.

Constituents complete a confidential questionnaire and Govebenefits.gov matches their request with the appropriate benefit programs, and provides application information. It contains a wide variety of information on such topics as Medicaid/Medicare, small business loans, scholarships, and disaster relief, to name a few.

Links & Resources

Kids | Students | Parents & Teachers | Seniors | Consumers

For Kids

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government 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.
Kids' Pages by FedStats 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
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.

Sign up for the Do Not Call Registry

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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