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Government Information by
Subject
Consumer Information
General:
The Consumer Action Handbook
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal Information Center's Scams and Frauds - Information on
the latest scams, frauds, and consumer issues
Federal Citizen Information Center-One-stop source for answers
to questions about consumer problems and government services.
Federal
Trade Commission-Bureau
of Consumer Protection
GovBenefits
- An online screening tool to help determine
availability of government benefit programs
www.Recalls.gov
Automobiles:
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (DOE)
Automobile Fuel Economy - EPA and DOE
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Defects Investigation - National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
Regional Gasoline Costs - Energy Information Administration
Credit, Finances, and
Money:
Getting Credit: What You Need to Know About Your Credit
Government Documents FT 1.2: C 86/15
FDIC-Quick links for consumers to financial education resources
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-Consumer Information
Federal Trade Commission-Credit and Loans
Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to
teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
Office
of Federal Housing Oversight
Promotes housing and a strong
national housing finance system by ensuring the safety and soundness
of Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association)
and Freddie Mac (Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation).
Recovery.gov
Securities and Exchange Commission
Food Nutrition
Health:
Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion - USDA site devoted to
dietary and nutrition information
Flu.gov
Food and
Drug Administration
Food Safety and Food Security: What Consumers Need to Know
Food Safety Information Center at the National Agricultural Library
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
MedlinePlus-consumer health
information
Home:
EPA Indoor Air Quality
Department of Energy-Home energy efficiency
Household Products Database- Health and safety information on
household products.
Federal Emergency Management Administration-Disaster assistance,
flood maps,
Federal Reserve Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
Housing
and Urban Development Homes and Communities
National Ag Safety Database
Propane Prices: What Consumers Should Know
Documents Home
This guide is only an
introduction to locating government materials.
For more in-depth
information or for assistance in using these sources, contact the
Government Documents Department.
Vickie Mix, Documents Librarian
Telephone: (605) 688-5958
Contact Us
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