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 * 1) 30 Things
 * 2) Standard Time is set by federal government.
 * 3) Bank deposits guaranteed by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 * 4) Labeling of content in grocery stores required by Congress.
 * 5) Bar code scanner checkout originally developed by NASA.
 * 6) Police receive funding from all levels of government.
 * 7) Major federal support for health research.
 * 8) Public lighting for safety provided by local government.
 * 9) Federal Investigations into price gouging.
 * 10) State checks to make sure pumps dispense full gallon of gas.
 * 11) Handling mail was one of the first federal services.
 * 12) Improved access for handicapped people to public places.
 * 13) Protection against unsafe toys.
 * 14) Weather reports provided by National Weather Service.
 * 15) Electricity is subsidized by federal government.
 * 16) Safe drinking water provided by federal government and abides by standards.
 * 17) Toiletries are safe to use and are not toxic.
 * 18) Federal law protects workers against discrimination in job hirings.
 * 19) Minimum wage set by Congress.
 * 20) Family Medical leave provided by the Federal Government.
 * 21) Cordless power tools developed by NASA.
 * 22) Federal and State programs help fund business research and develop new products.
 * 23) Federal government protects products and encourages fair trade.
 * 24) Standardized tests required by states.
 * 25) Public school teachers must be certified by the state.
 * 26) Funds for teacher salaries come from local and state governments.
 * 27) Federal government supports research for best teaching techniques.
 * 28) Federal funds for school libraries and medias centers.
 * 29) 75% of all financial aid for college students comes from federal sources.
 * 30) Grants provided through National Science Foundation help equip school science labs.
 * 31) Programs have been passed and funded by Federal government to battle student drug use.