Resource of the Week: Your Tax Dollars at Work -- 10 Jewels Lurking in USA.gov
Resource of the Week: Your Tax Dollars at Work -- 10 Jewels Lurking in USA.gov
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
Yeah, yeah...we've covered USA.gov numerous times here on ResourceShelf. But I've found that it is truly a gift that keeps on giving. I routinely uncover interesting tidbits here that I've never seen before. And since everyone likes lists, I offer ten USA.gov features worth a look.
1. Motherlode of Maps -- This aggregation of maps available from a diverse range of government agencies is loosely organized by topic:
10. Get It Done Online!. "Access U.S. government services from your computer" -- more than 100! Note that on this page -- as well as most other USA.gov pages with collections of links -- there's a button at the top that you can click to receive an e-mail when the page is updated.
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