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Publisher: Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration

Consumer Focus: Winter Driving view detail comment email this

"Do you know the difference between snow tires and regular tires? How should you change your driving behavior in the event of ice or snow? Put yourself to the test by reading these tips on how to handle your car and yourself in winter weather." Includes links to related articles. From the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfwinterdriving03/focus.htm
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy

Last updated Dec 16, 2003


Consumer Focus: Moving from Analog to Digital TV view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about the digital television transition occurring in 2009, where "television stations will broadcast using digital signals only, which means your old analog set won't work" (receive broadcasts) without a converter box or subscription to cable or satellite service. Discusses the basics of digital television (DTV), options for owners of analog TV sets, and resources for further reading. From the Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration.
http://pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfdtv07/focus.htm
Topics: Television

Last updated Feb 11, 2009


Medicare for Busy People view detail comment email this

This two-part feature about Medicare shows how people "can benefit from this program without (hopefully) the need for anxiety medication." Topics include Medicare basics, questions to ask before you enroll in Medicare, and picking a plan. The first article covers Medicare Parts A, B, and C, and a second article describes in detail Medicare Part D (for prescription drugs). From the Federal Citizen Information Center, a program of the U.S. General Services Administration.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfmedicare08/focus.htm
Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health

Last updated Mar 23, 2009





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