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FirstGov News >From FirstGov.gov http://www.firstgov.gov The Official U.S. Government Web Portal Vol. 3, No. 7 October 28, 2004 To read our illustrated online version, go to: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/firstgovnews/fgnewsv3-7.htm Dear FirstGov Subscriber, In this issue, we'll look at Voting and Elections, our Military and Veterans page, and recent additions to FirstGov.gov's News and Features. ********** Voting and Elections With Election Day just around the corner, people and parties, programs and promises are being discussed by everyone. Here are some interesting facts about elections: -- Federal elections have been held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November since 1845. -- Since America was originally a society where most people farmed or worked on the land, November was chosen for elections because it is the most convenient month for farmers and rural workers to travel to the polls. -- The first Tuesday after the first Monday was chosen for Election Day in order to avoid the election ever being on on November 1st. Lawmakers didn't want Election Day to fall fall on November 1st because it is a religious holiday for for Roman Catholics. Also, in 1845 merchants usually balanced their books from the previous month on the first day of the new month. Want to learn more about voting and elections? Check out FirstGov.gov's "Voting and Elections" page at http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting.shtml. You'll find great information such as: -- The Basics about Voting and Elections -- The History of the Electoral College -- Taking your kids to vote -- Voting rights and discrimination -- How to be a poll worker on Election Day -- and even an Online Electoral Vote Calculator Find out more about these topics and more at: http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting.shtml ********** FirstGov For U.S. Military Personnel And Veterans Whether you're active, retired, or prospective military personnel, FirstGov.gov has arranged a section with all the resources you need. From news about current military operations to information on the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), this section has it all. If you're active military personnel or reservist, you can get information on benefits and retirement, family support, housing, training, education, and much more. Thinking about joining the military? Learn about career opportunities and how to contact a recruiter on the "Today's Military" website. And if you're a veteran, FirstGov.gov has organized a variety of useful topics, such as pension and health benefits, home loans, and life insurance, in one easy to find place. Or remember a veteran by registering their name at the National World War II Memorial website. Find out more by going to: http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Audiences/Military_Veterans.shtml. ********** News and Features on FirstGov.gov On FirstGov.gov's home page, you'll find a "News and Features" box that highlights links to popular and current event topics of interest to citizens. We recently added links to such topics as: -- 2004 Presidential Election -- The Flu Season -- Halloween Safety -- Daylight Saving Time -- Mount St. Helens -- Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery -- Fall Colors for Leaf Watchers -- and more! You can also view news and press releases websites from a number of federal agencies. Learn more at http://www.firstgov.gov and look under "News and Features." ********** Our Subscription Page Did you know that you can subscribe to 46 FREE newsletters from our government? The newsletters cover a variety of subjects, including include business and finance; education and employment; foreign affairs; health, safety and consumer protection, and much more! Check out http://contacts.gsa.gov/listgov.nsf and sign up just once for as many free newsletters as you like. ********** Thank you for subscribing to FirstGov News. If you think this newsletter would be helpful to someone else, please e-mail it to a friend or relative at home or abroad. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FirstGov appreciates your comments on our website and this newsletter. Please use our feedback form on this page http://www.firstgov.gov/feedback/FeedbackForm.jsp . BACK ISSUES http://listserv.gsa.gov/archives/firstgov-l.html To unsubscribe from the list address a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include as the body of the message: SIGNOFF FIRSTGOV-L A subject is not required. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
