Videos Featured Video October 24, 2024 Public Service 101: Five Things You Should Know About Civil Servants People often equate the federal government with Congress and elected leaders, but our government encompasses so much more than that. There are more than 2 million civil servants responsible for issues vital to the health of our nation, from ensuring national security to administering health insurance programs and so much more. Yet many people don’t… Watch Filter Date Type Topic Tag Clear Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Education and Work Play Huge Roles in our Lives We spend decades of our lives in school and at work. The latest video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes ways the departments of Education and Labor improve student education and protect us at our jobs. You’ll hear from Faatimah Muhammad and Jessica Ramakis at the Education Department, and Patricia Davidson at the... August 30, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): How the Federal Government Helps as you Travel Learn about the many ways our government keeps you safe and secure while you travel in the U.S. or go abroad. The most recent video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, describes federal agencies’ role in travel safety, and all the information you can find on federal sites to help with trip planning. Also... July 10, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Why Do We Pay Taxes? In the first video of season two of the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel joins us to talk about why we need to pay taxes and where the money goes. Watch now to learn about the on-again, off-again early days of taxation and the many benefits and services our taxes pay... April 9, 2024
