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Federal tax refund: Can I check the status online? - Where's My Refund? is an online tool to check the status of your federal tax refund. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for the link.

Is there free admission during National Park Week? - National Park Week, April 16-24, features free admission, family friendly activities, and special offers on tours, lodging, food, and souvenirs. To find parks and events, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: What is it? - April 10-16 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, when rallies, candlelight vigils, and other activities help to honor crime victims and promote victims' rights. For more information, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

Child abuse: What are the signs? - Signs that a child may be abused or neglected are if he or she is not receiving help for medical problems brought to the parents' attention, or if he or she appears overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. For more signs and to learn more, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

Tax filing: What is Free File? - Do you earn an adjusted gross income of $58,000 or less? You may be eligible for Free File online tax preparation and electronic filing. To learn more, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

What are some warning signs of alcohol abuse? - Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't? Does your drinking worry your family? These are warning signs of alcohol abuse. To learn more, visit the link "April is Alcohol Awareness Month," under "Health Observances" in the FAQ at USA.gov.

What is the government's response to the Japan tsunami? - Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for the U.S. government's response to the Japan tsunami, including air quality and food safety, evacuations for Americans in Japan, and relief efforts.

What happens on the spring equinox? - March 20 is the spring equinox -- the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. On that date, the Sun is directly over the Earth's equator and daylight lasts 12 hours. To learn more, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

What is Fix a Leak Week? - More than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year, says EPA. This is Fix a Leak Week. For more information, visit the link under Additional Resources in the FAQ at USA.gov.

What states observe Daylight Time? - Almost all states in the U.S.--except Hawaii and most of Arizona--will observe Daylight Time March 13, when clocks will be set forward one hour. To learn more, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

What do I do if someone has a seizure? - Learn how to keep a person who is having a seizure safe until the seizure stops by itself. Visit the "first aid for seizures" link in the FAQ at USA.gov.

Where can I find federal tax forms? - You can order federal tax forms and publications online or by phone. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for information, including links to the most requested forms.