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The U.S. federal government extended unemployment benefits. Learn about unemployment compensation extensions of 2009. States administer unemployment insurance programs.

An analysis of the effectiveness of abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education based on recent studies.

An analysis of the principles and effectiveness of federally funded abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education.

Abstinence isn't as effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease as most people think.

Fifty years after the Nuremberg Code, the United States had no law protecting human research subjects. Bill S. 193 was drafted to require informed consent in research.

Due to a recent increase in federal funding for nursing loan assistance, the Nursing Student Loan Program has become an attractive financial aid option for students.

From cheap health insurance policies to drug company patient assistance programs, there are many ways for consumers to get affordable healthcare.

A new study shows that high-quality afterschool programs can help to raise test scores.

A recent article argued that Native American tribes are reclaiming a large percentage of museum collections in the US. Is NAGPRA really emptying U.S. museums out?

In his proposed stimulus package, President Obama wants to increase funding for Pell Grants, increase grants for science students, and create a higher education tax cut.

While Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy's death has prompted many to remember as an advocate for the poor, many remember him as a strong proponent of abortion.

Find preschool learning activities to teach homeschool preschool skills. Games and activities help preschoolers learn everything they need to know for homeschooling.

Does research support the effectiveness of experimental treatments for mesothelioma, new cancer drugs, herbal remedies, medical marijuana, or other approaches?

K S Inglis's award winning Sacred Places offers exhaustively researched facts and informed insights into the significance of war memorials in Australian culture.

Studies show that family meals lead to academic success for children, healthier bodies, and fewer emotional and behavior problems.

An engineering education is an investment, and there are many options to pay for engineering school tuition.

Looking for a job after a lengthy absence from the workforce possibly means retraining, but definitely means conducting a focused job search.

Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good.

With hundreds of thousands of Americans losing their jobs and their employer based health insurance there are some programs that are available to ease the growing crisis.

The typical way to apply for Medi-Cal is to mail in the application or visit the county social services office. A visit often reveals other beneficial welfare programs.

In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.

Three out of every four persons suffer from some sort of mental illness. This can range from minor depression through schizophrenia. Is treatment available for everyone?

After 30 months of red tape, Katrina Victims are facing new problems with the Road Home program. Katrina Relief program manager ICF International is under investigation.

One of the Democratic Party's frontrunners for the presidential nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton currently serves as a U.S. Senator for New York.

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards was the Democratic Party's candidate for Vice-President in 2004. He hopes to head the ticket in 2008...

This article discusses the pros and cons of same-sex schooling.

The United States federal and state governments' funding of abstinence only education could be interpreted as placing monetary value on the virginity of young girls.

You paid thousands and thousands or you may have paid nothing for your rehab treatment, one thing is sure: your addiction cost you more than anything else in your life.

The ambitious attempt to create a federal pension fund earned the devotion of America's impoverished elderly population and admonishment from the political establishment.

Legislations encouraging urban renewal and enhanced mobility significantly improved the living conditions in American cities, but also deconstructed many urban areas.

Traveling to Washington, DC, with children? Your kids may like the museums and monuments, but they'll love the Washington Zoo.

President Barack Obama rolls out another economic stimulus program. Consumers can get $50 to $200 in government rebates on Energy Star home appliances.

Progress in medical research depends on human experimentation. Even though laws are in place to regulate clinical trials, compliance is voluntary.

The National Research Act (1974) set forth ethical principles for research on human subjects. Three additional initiatives followed to put those principles into practice.

The three Republican administrations of the 1920's adhered to a hands-off policy when it came to the government's relationship to the economy.

Medical research and informed consent have been shrouded in four myths. According to a 1966 article by Henry K. Beecher, the reality was quite different.

Twenty-seven new embryonic stem cell lines from Harvard have been approved for federally funded use in studying pancreatic development.

The options for equal education in Washington D.C. are ending. Soon, only the rich will be able to afford a private education.

Escalating energy costs may challenge the ability of senior citizens to pay winter home heating bills. Planning and preparation will help.