New for Consumers

Release Date: December 2002

UNCLE SAM ANSWERS YOUR EVERYDAY QUESTIONS

Unfortunately, life doesn't come with an instruction book-questions and dilemmas pop up every day. Where can you turn for fast, reliable answers to your questions about the benefits, programs and services of the federal government?

Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. They may have changed their name, but they still offer all the same great federal information from Pueblo, Colorado-plus other services to help you, the citizen, get the answers you can trust.

For the latest and most up-to-date information just call toll-free 1-800-FED-INFO (that's 1-800-333-4636) Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. You'll be connected to the one-stop source for information from and about the federal government.

Want to apply for a passport? Find out whether a toy has been recalled? Learn where federal jobs are posted? Purchase savings bonds? The Federal Citizen Information Center can answer these questions and many more. Thousands of citizens call each day with every government question under the sun. Their staff is specially trained and has information on the agencies, programs and activities of the federal government at their fingertips. And they can help you find offices and get services from state and local governments as well.

You can also get information on starting a small business, applying for an FHA mortgage, and obtaining a Social Security number for your child. Find out about applying for college loans, getting copyrights, buying surplus government property, contacting you representative in Congress and more. Just call 1-800-FED-INFO.

Get even more information and take advantage of federal online services and resources at www.FirstGov.gov-your front door to millions of federal and state government websites.

So when you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636) or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.

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