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Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security
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FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.
Can a felon own a gun in the United States?
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You may have wondered whether a felon can own a gun in the United States. Find out if a felon can own a gun in the U.S. at HowStuffWorks.com.
How the U.S. Customs Service Works
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A fascinating article that tells you everything you need to know about U.S. customs laws, how they affect your travels and what you may bring back into the United States!
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
National Historic Vehicle Register Honors Elite Cars
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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. That includes 24 select cars. HowStuffWorks looks at why and how they're chosen.
Should we be worried about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?
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The Dead Zone is a vast area off the Gulf of Mexico, larger than several U.S. States, that is deadly to marine life. Learn more about the Dead Zone.
10 Pioneering Female Politicians
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Which female politicians have trail-blazed a path to close the gender gap? Learn about 10 pioneering female politicians.
10 Big Questions in the U.S. Gun Control Debate
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The U.S. gun control debate is controversial and multifaceted. Learn about 10 of the big questions in the U.S. gun control debate at HowStuffWorks.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.