What is a scam in the United States? A scam is an attempt to trick someone into giving someone something, typically money, with nothing in return. It is a fraudulent business or a dishonest con to take product or money from an unsuspecting person A few examples of scams Promising nonexistent money in return…
What is a hate crime in the United States? A hate crime is described as a crime that typically involves violence. This violence is motivated by a preconception (an opinion an individual forms before meeting someone) that is based on race, religion, sexual orientation, as well as other differences Bias motivation categories for hate…
List of Important Departments and Agencies: 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636) Hearing Impaired: 1-800-326-2996 www.usa.gov U.S. Department of Education (ED) 1-800-USA-LEARN 1-800-872-5327 Hearing Impaired: 1-800-437-0833 www.ed.gov U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC) 1-800-669-4000 Hearing Impaired: 1-800-669-6820 www.eeoc.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 1-877-696-6775 www.hhs.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
What are Federal Departments and Agencies Federal departments are government units that are under the direct supervision of the President of the United States. The Cabinet is made up of 15 executive departments, the Attorney General, and the Vice President. Federal agencies have various responsibilities with hundreds of them set up for a specific purpose,…
List of Federal Holidays As a general rule with all holidays, if a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is celebrated on the Friday before. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed that Monday New Year’s Day (January 1). New Year’s Day is held on the 1st of January of the…
What are Federal Holidays? Federal holidays are days within the year that the U.S government considers legal public holidays, where you receive these days off from work as a worker to observe or celebrate. Government offices and organizations are closed these days. Federal government employees receive these days off and it is up to the…
What are hotlines for? Hotlines are typically available to call 24/7 and are free and 100% confidential and are dedicated to a specific purpose. These call lines serve callers in crisis and provide a listening ear. These hotlines are staffed by volunteers and are not intended to replace professional counseling services. These lines are…