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FEDINFO E-Letter

Issue 2007-1

You can also view an illustrated online version [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/fedinfonews/fedinfo07-1.htm ] of this newsletter.

Welcome to the February 2007 edition of the Federal Citizen Information
Center's (FCIC) FEDINFO E-letter! These subscription e-letters from Pueblo are
sent 6-8 times a year with helpful updates, practical information, and special
offers to make your life a little easier. You can always find the latest
information on our family of websites: Pueblo.gsa.gov [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ ], USA.gov [ http://www.usa.gov/ ],
ConsumerAction.gov [ http://www.consumeraction.gov/ ], and Kids.gov [
http://www.kids.gov/ ].

This issue includes:


  * Daylight Saving Time Starts March 11
  * News, Notes, Recalls...Oh My!
  * Dealing with Travel Delays
  * FREE Publications

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS MARCH 11

Beginning in 2007, you'll have an extra month to enjoy Daylight Saving Time
(DST). For most of the United States, DST will begin at 2:00 a.m. on the second
Sunday of March and end at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of November (this year
it's November 4th). The new start and end dates were set by the Energy Policy
Act of 2005.

Moving your clocks ahead on March 11th isn't the only thing you have to
remember. The change in DST impacts many products, not just your PC. Anything
with a date setting has the potential to be affected, like cell phones, PDAs,
VCRs, clocks, telephones, DVD players, TiVO, and more. Check the manufacturer's
website for device-specific advice. We have a list of many corporations and
their websites at ConsumerAction.gov [
http://www.consumeraction.gov/corpormain.shtml ].

If you're a PC user, software patches and information are available on
Microsoft's website [ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931836/ ].

Be sure to check your bank deposits and online payments, since businesses may
be affected by the DST change.

Computer software calendar and scheduling applications, such as Outlook, will
be affected by the DST change so double-check to make sure your meetings and
appointments are correct. Keeping a printed copy of your calendar is a good
idea -- in case any of your information gets overwritten during
synchronization.

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NEWS, NOTES, RECALLS...OH MY!

In recent weeks, you've probably heard about the salmonella outbreak linked to
peanut butter [ http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn9933.htm ] and the recall
of chicken breast strips because of possible Listeria [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/recalls/recall9935.htm ] contamination. How do you
keep up with all the latest consumer news and information? Check out FCIC's
News and Notes [ http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnote.htm ] column. We draw on a
variety of sources to bring you up-to-date consumer news, tips and advice. And
stay informed about the latest recalls with our Recalls page [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/recallsdesc.htm ]. You'll find out about the latest
Federal and industry recalls for products related to cars, children, food,
health, and more.

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DEALING WITH TRAVEL DELAYS

Airline delays caused by bad weather, traffic control problems, and mechanical
repairs are hard to predict. If your flight is canceled, most airlines will
rebook you on the earliest flight possible to your destination, at no
additional charge. If you're able to find a flight on another airline, ask the
first airline to endorse your ticket to the new carrier. This could save you a
fare increase, but there is no Federal rule requiring them to do so.

Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers;
there are no federal requirements. If your flight is delayed or canceled, ask
the airline if it will pay for meals or a phone call. Contrary to what many
people believe, airlines are not required to do so. However, there are Federal
regulations that protect consumers when flights are overbooked. To learn more
about these policies, click here [
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/publications/flyrights.htm#overbooking ].

Find more tips about dealing with delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights at
ConsumerAction.gov [
http://www.consumeraction.gov/caw_travel_problems_flights.shtml ].

To check and see if there are currently delays at your arrival or departure
airport, check out the FAA's Flight Delay Information website [
http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp ].

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FREE PUBLICATIONS

FCIC frequently has special offers of free publications mentioned in magazines
and newspapers around the country. We want to give you an opportunity to order
these publications online--even if you didn't see the original article. You can
find these promotions on our Free Publication Offers [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/media-promo.htm ] page. You can also sign up for
e-mail notices to find out when new offers have been added.

Note: Some of the older offers mentioned on the page have ended but they
provide links to the publications online or you can order a free sample package
of currently-available publications.

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Previous issues of the FEDINFO E-letter can be found at:
www.pueblo.gsa.gov/fedinfonews/fedinfoarchives.htm [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/fedinfonews/fedinfoarchives.htm ].

You can change your subscriptions, password, or e-mail address or remove
yourself from this service at any time on your User Profile page [
https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USFCIC ]. All you need
are your e-mail address and password (if you selected one).

This service is provided free of charge by the Federal Citizen Information
Center (FCIC) at Pueblo, CO, your one-stop source for information about
consumer problems and government services. Visit us at www.pueblo.gsa.gov [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov ].

For questions or problems with this subscription service, e-mail
updates@pueblo.gsa.gov. For inquiries related to FCIC, email us [
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/emailus.htm ].

GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of Federal Citizen Information Center
(FCIC) . Federal Citizen Information Center . Pueblo CO 81009 . 866-276-5583
x401

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