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All About WITSEC, aka the Witness Protection Program
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The Federal Witness Security Program protects crucial witnesses. How do you erase one identity and create a whole new one? Find out how the Witness Security Program "relocates" witnesses and their families.
How Recessions Work
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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.
9 States With No Income Tax: Keep More of Your Money
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For residents of certain states, the absence of a state income tax can be a significant tax benefit. Instead of paying personal income tax rates to the state, individuals in these states only pay federal income tax on their taxable income.
How Student Loans Work
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Student loans may be your only way to pay for college. HowStuffWorks explains how to get them and pay them back on time after you graduate.
Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.
Representative Democracy: How It Started and How It's Going
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.
How to Become an Airline Pilot
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Airline pilots have an amazing job with huge responsibilities. Learn what it's like to be a pilot and what it takes to make it in this highly competitive profession.
Cheapest Cigarettes by State: Where Average Cigarette Prices Haven't Skyrocketed
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If you are searching for the cheapest cigarettes by state, you need to know how state excise taxes and federal tax policy collide at the checkout counter. Cigarette prices vary widely across the country, with prices varying significantly from one state line to the next.
How Student Loan Deferments and Forbearance Work
Student loan deferments and forbearance are ways of putting off paying back your loans. Learn about student loan deferments and forbearance.
What's the Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans?
Subsidized and unsubsidized student loans are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about subsidized and unsubsidized student loans.