Access America Targets Electronic IDs for Students
Each time you put your bank card into an ATM machine and enter your PIN number you are saying, "This is me, let's do business!" Use of electronic ID has become standard banking practice for millions of people in the United States and around the world. Access America for Students plans to widen the use of electronic IDs for students applying for financial aid online.

Recalls: Cars Behaving Badly
Want to find out if a car -- or any part of it -- has been recalled? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a vehicle recall database you can search by year, make, or model. For other valuable safety information, see the agency's homepage.

U.S. Customs Service Travelers Online
Leaving the country? Don't leave home without checking Custom Services' Travelers Page. It's got everything you need to know about what you can take out of the country and what you can bring back in. You can also find out possible glitches. For example, how can you prove you didn't buy your foreign-made watch during your trip? The answer is here. Have a good trip, and don't forget your passport.

Holiday Shopping with Uncle Sam: The U.S. Mint
Are you ready for holiday shopping? Why fight the malls? Go online. The United States Mint's 1999 Holiday Catalog features a collection of stunning jewelry and collectibles from the 50 State Quarters (INSERT TM trademark SYMBOL) Program, the 1999 Holiday Ornament, the Yellowstone National Park and Washington Folios, Susan B. Anthony uncirculated coin set, and much more.