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 Children and Families
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Look Out for Child Abuse Website Launched
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Detailed resources on child abuse and interactive reporting form for agencies.
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By: Penn State University - 10/03/2011 |
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HHS Awards $40 Million in Grants to Sign Up Children for Health Coverage
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Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan encourage governors to support back-to-school enrollment.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 08/18/2011 |
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Pennsylvania Remains National Leader in Child Support Collections
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PA leads the nation in the percentage of child support collected, and also has among the lowest administration costs for child support collection of any state.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 08/18/2011 |
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Pennsylvania Receives Grant for Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention
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Grant will fund efforts to screen youth ages 14-24 and coordinate referrals for mental health treatment, as well as provide immediate support and information and resources to families.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 08/10/2011 |
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Pennsylvania Again Achieves Record Number of Foster Care Adoptions
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A record 2,388 children were adopted from foster care in the state last year.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 11/24/2010 |
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PA Supreme Court Holds Annual Children's Roundtable Meeting
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Efforts Are Reducing the Number of Children in Foster Care.
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By: Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts - 05/28/2010 |
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New Family Court to be Built in Philadelphia
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Chief Justice praises release of funds for new court facility.
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By: Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts - 05/26/2010 |
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New Ideas for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention in PA
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Experts say more can be done to keep abused and neglected kids safe.
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By: Public News Service - 03/11/2010 |
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Pennsylvania to Improve Quality of Health Care for Kids with $10 Million in Federal Funds
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New QUICKSTEPS program will improve health outcomes through the use of pediatric electronic health records that have pre-visit screening capabilities and a referral linkage system.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 03/03/2010 |
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PennDOT Offers Free Replacement Driver License and Motor Vehicle Products and Extensions to Flood Victims
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Disaster Recovery Centers Help with Motor Vehicle Issues.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - 09/19/2011 |
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As Hurricane Irene Approaches, FTC Offers Financial Preparedness Tips, Advises Consumers to Watch Out for Scams
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Consumers should file complaints when presented with scams to protect others.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 08/26/2011 |
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Attorney General Consumer Advisory: Be Wary of Traveling Contractor "Home Improvement" Scams
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Be alert to contractors who approach you with unsolicited offers or stories of "just being in the neighborhood."
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 08/18/2011 |
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IRS Announces Two-Year Limit No Longer Applies to Many Innocent Spouse Requests
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IRS will extend help to more innocent spouses by eliminating the two-year time limit that now applies to certain relief requests.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 07/25/2011 |
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Banking Department Warns Consumers of Suspected Online Scam
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Beware of advance fee loan scam from "Ridley Creek Financing Group."
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Banking - 07/20/2011 |
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Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Stop H&R Block Inc. from Buying TaxACT
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Deal Would Substantially Reduce Competition in Sale of Digital Do-It-Yourself Tax Preparation Products and Result in Higher Prices and a Reduction in Innovation and Quality.
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By: U.S. Department of Justice - 05/25/2011 |
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SEC Proposes Rules to Increase Transparency and Improve Integrity of Credit Ratings
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Rules are intended to improve the quality of credit ratings.
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By: Security and Exchange Commission - 05/18/2011 |
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United States Sues to Shut Down Eastern Pennsylvania Tax Preparer
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Former Supervisor at Lancaster Tax Firm Allegedly Prepared False Tax Returns for Customers.
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By: U.S. Department of Justice - 05/05/2011 |
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CONSUMER ADVISORY: Consumers warned about increased risk of phishing emails following online security breach
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Pennsylvanians encouraged to be on the lookout for potential phishing emails following a security breach at an online marketing firm.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 04/08/2011 |
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April 18 Filing Deadline Approaching; IRS Offers Tips to Taxpayers
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Taxpayers can use IRS Free File to do their taxes or file an extension.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 04/04/2011 |
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Corbett Administration Extends Home Heating Help for Low-Income - LIHEAP Application Deadline Extended to April 15
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LIHEAP will be extended more than two weeks, giving eligible households extra time to seek help paying their winter heating bills.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 03/15/2011 |
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I-CAN! E-File Hits New High in Tax Refunds to Low-Income Americans
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Free filing system helps low-income Americans prepare tax returns and claim EITC.
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 03/01/2011 |
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IRS Has $1.1 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2007 Income Tax Return
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Many low-income workers may not have claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 03/01/2011 |
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IRS Holds Saturday Open Houses on Feb. 26 and March 26 to Help Taxpayers
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IRS offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 02/23/2011 |
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PUC Offers Residents Tips During Power Outages
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Ice and wind puts many Pennsylvanians in the dark. Here's some tips to help you cope.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 02/02/2011 |
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Workers Urged to Check Eligibility for EITC; IRS and Partners Mark 5th EITC Awareness Day
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Maximum credit is $5,666 for workers with three or more qualifying children. However, workers without qualifying children may also be eligible for a smaller credit amount.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 01/28/2011 |
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$150,000 Distributed to Food Banks Across Pennsylvania as Part of Consumer Protection Settlement with CVS
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Settlement addressed complaints about the sale of expired over the counter drugs, infant formula, baby food, dairy products and other food items.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 01/06/2011 |
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PUC Report Indicates Payment Agreement Requests Decrease, Overall Consumer Complaints Decrease While Most Consumers Satisfied with PUC Dealings
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Report is annual evaluation of the customer service performance of the state’s major electric, natural gas, water and telephone companies.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 01/04/2011 |
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PUC Urges Consumers to Call Now to Restore Utility Service
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Report shows 17,294 homes without heat-related utility service; 2,363 use potentially unsafe heat.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 12/21/2010 |
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PUC Releases Autumn Edition of the 'Keystone Connection' Report
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Publication covers all utilities under the PUC’s jurisdiction, including news on consumer issues and general information on Commission happenings.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 12/15/2010 |
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Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center Announces Launch of National Identity Theft Victims' Network Project
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Project will develop infrastructure, training materials, outreach tools and direct victim assistance services for victim service providers.
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By: Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center - 11/17/2010 |
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PUC Reminds Electric, Natural Gas Utilities to Help Consumers 'Prepare Now'
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on rising energy prices; exploring ways to reduce energy usage; educating consumers about the availability of low-income programs; and increasing awareness for safe home heating. on rising energy prices; exploring ways to reduce energy usage; educating consumers about the availability of low-income programs; and increasing awareness for safe home heating.on rising energy prices; exploring ways to reduce energy usage; educating consumers about the availability of low-income programs; and increasing awareness for safe home heating. on rising energy prices; exploring ways to reduce energy usage; educating consumers about the availability of low-income programs; and increasing awareness for safe home heating. Letter asks utilities to join the PUC in reaching out and educating consumers on rising energy prices; exploring ways to reduce energy usage; the availability of low-income programs; and increasing awareness for safe home heating.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 11/12/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens on Nov. 1
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LIHEAP provides cash grants to help income-eligible homeowners or renters pay for home heating fuel.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 11/01/2010 |
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PA Bar Association and 33 County Bar Associations Launch "Know Your Credit Rights" Public Education Campaign
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Free brochure offered includes details about the new credit rules and a number of other credit issues impacting today's consumers.
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By: Pennsylvania Bar Association - 10/18/2010 |
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Attorney General Corbett Warns about Internet "Modeling Job" Scams
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Con artists are using online message forums, email ads or bogus websites to circulate fake job offers.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 09/22/2010 |
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National Do Not Call Registry Tops 200 Million Phone Numbers
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Consumers can register online at www.donotcall.gov or call toll-free, 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236), from the number they wish to register.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 07/28/2010 |
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Attorney General Corbett Cautions Traveler and Property Owners to be Wary of Vacation Rental Scams
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Internet ads and email scams have targeted consumers who are searching for accommodations as well as property owners looking for renters.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 06/10/2010 |
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Scorecard Shows Consumers Pay Steep Rates for Small Loans
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Report shows states are failing to provide adequate protections for consumers.
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By: National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Federation of America, and Consumers Union - 05/17/2010 |
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Department of Banking Offers Consumers 10 Questions to Ask When Looking for Financial Advice
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Consumers warned to be cautious of claims that sound too good to be true - they probably are.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Banking - 04/22/2010 |
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Website Offers Free Pre-Filing Bankrupcty Counseling
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ConsumerBankruptcy Counseling.info provides free pre-filing bankruptcy counseling that is required before a consumer can file a bankruptcy petition.
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By: ConsumerBankruptcyCounseling.info - 04/07/2010 |
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Consumers Should be Wary of Calls, Emails or Text Messages from Debit Cards & Credit Card Scammers
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Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has been receiving an increasing number of complaints about unwanted "account security" calls and messages all across the state.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 04/02/2010 |
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Attorney General Announces $12 Million Consumer Settlement with LifeLock over "ID Theft Protection" Claims
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Settlement includes an $11 million national fund for consumer relief, along with $1 million to support future consumer protection investigations and education by the states.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 03/10/2010 |
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I-CAN! E-File Returns Millions To Low-Income Americans
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Online filing system allows you to file for FREE and claim your Earned Income Tax Credit.
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By: Legal Services Corporation - 03/08/2010 |
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Attorney General Corbett Announces Distribution of $2.7 million in Foreclosure Relief to PA Residents as Part of Countrywide Financial Settlement
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Foreclosure relief is part of a broad-based package intended to assist borrowers in Pennsylvania who were allegedly misled by Countrywide.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 02/23/2010 |
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I-CAN! E-File Returns to Pennsylvania - System Can Help You Do Your Taxes for FREE and Get Your Earned Income Tax Credit
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Internet service returns to Pennsylvania for the 2009 tax year after successfully assisting many taxpayers claim their Earned Income Credit and Child Tax credits last spring.
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By: Pennsylvania I-CAN! E-File - 02/22/2010 |
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Is Your Income Tax Preparer Up to the Task?
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Unlicensed preparers and scam artists are just two of the perils.
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By: Public News Service - 02/19/2010 |
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Consumer complaints and savings for consumers by Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection both hit record highs
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Bureau of Consumer Protection received a total of 52,481 complaints during 2009 - more than 1,000 complaints per week and an all-time high for the office. Consumers also recovered or saved $32,337,939 - which is also a record figure.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 02/08/2010 |
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FTC Proposes Rule That Would Bar Mortgage Relief Companies From Charging Up-Front Fees
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Proposed new rule would forbid companies to charge up-front fees to obtain mortgage loan modifications or other relief for consumers facing foreclosure.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 02/05/2010 |
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Mortgage Foreclosure: Your Legal Rights
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Information from Community Legal Services on your rights when a foreclosure is filed against your home.
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By: Community Legal Services - 02/18/2009 |
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I-CAN! E-File Returns to Pennsylvania - System Can Help You Do Your Taxes for FREE and Get Your Earned Income Tax Credit
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I-CAN! E-File is a FREE internet-based resource that can help low to moderate income taxpayers file their tax returns and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
This service returns to Pennsylvania for the 2008 tax year after successfully assisting many taxpayers claim their Earned Income Credit and Child Tax credits last spring. Visit the I-CAN! E-File website for more information and to file your 2008 income tax returns.
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By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. - 01/04/2008 |
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 Disability
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Departments of Public Welfare, Labor & Industry Celebrate Achievements of Working Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
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Marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month by encouraging employers to consider hiring Pennsylvanians living with disabilities.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 10/07/2011 |
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HUD Offers $9.1 Million to HIV/AIDS Housing Programs
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Grants to address the critical housing needs of low-income persons and families living with HIV/AIDS including homeless individuals and families.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 05/26/2011 |
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HUD Issues Report on Number of Very Low-income Renters with Disabilities Who Experienced 'Worst Case Housing Needs'
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Report finds approximately 1 million households that included nonelderly people with disabilities had worst case needs.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 03/30/2011 |
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Social Security Holds Compassionate Allowances Hearing on Autoimmune Diseases
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Testimony heard from some of the nation’s leading experts on autoimmune diseases about the possible methods of identifying and implementing Compassionate Allowances for adults and children.
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By: Social Security Administration - 03/16/2011 |
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HUD & HHS Announce Joint Effort to Assist Nearly 1,000 Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities to Move from Institutions to Independence
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Agencies are offering a combination of rental assistance, health care and other supportive services targeted to this population.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/06/2011 |
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Social Security Fast-Track Disability Processes Get Even Faster
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New Rules Will Further Speed Benefits to Tens of Thousands of Americans with Disabilities.
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By: Social Security Administration - 10/13/2010 |
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PA Human Relations Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
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Agency reaffirms its commitment to expanding access to employment, education and public places and services for people with disabilities.
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By: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission - 07/27/2010 |
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Obama Administration Announces More than $550 Million to Help Very Low-income Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
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Funding will provide interest-free capital advances to non-profit developers so they can produce accessible housing, offer rental assistance, and provide supportive services for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 07/15/2010 |
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HHS and HUD Partner to Allow Rental Assistance to Support Independent Living for Non-elderly Persons with Disabilities
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40 million available to local housing agencies to assist 5,300 families.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 04/09/2010 |
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Social Security to Provide Helpful Health Care Information to Over 3 Million Disability Applicants Each Year
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Applicants provided with info from www.healthfinder.gov, where they will find information and tools to help them better understand and cope with their conditions; and www.healthfinder.gov/rxdrug, where they may be able to get help paying for prescription drugs.
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By: Social Security Administration - 03/11/2010 |
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Department of Labor & Industry Offers Recovery Act Grants for Vocational Training to Aid Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
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$2 Million Available for Adaptive Driving Evaluation and Training Services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - 02/23/2010 |
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Social Security Adds 38 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions that Qualify for Quick Favorable Disability Decisions
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New conditions range from adult brain disorders to rare diseases that primarily affect children
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By: Social Security Administration - 02/11/2010 |
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Social Security Awards Nearly $20 Million in Recovery Act Contracts For Electronic Medical Records
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Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, has announced that 15 healthcare providers and networks have received $17.4 million in contract ...
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By: Social Security Administration - 02/01/2010 |
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 Education
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Early Childhood Supports are Helping Pennsylvania Families in Tough Economy
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2011 School Readiness report found publicly funded pre-kindergarten and child care subsidies are helping children at a critical time in their lives, even as their families struggle to maintain self-sufficiency.
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By: Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children - 10/04/2011 |
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Three Pennsylvania School Districts Receive HealthierUS School Challenge Awards
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Ten schools recognized for their dedication to serving healthy choices for school lunch and encouraging students to participate in physical activity.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 09/19/2011 |
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School Districts and Local Governments to Receive More than $8.4 million in First Phase of Bank of America Bid-Rigging Settlement
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Settlements are the result of a broad and ongoing national investigation into the marketing and sale of municipal derivative investments.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 01/06/2011 |
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Report: Pre-K Spared in Most State Budgets, But Not in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania is one of only 10 states that has cut funding for the coming year for pre-kindergarten (pre-k) programs that prepare poor children for school.
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By: Public News Service - 12/13/2010 |
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Report: Early Childhood Education Opportunities Lacking in Many Counties
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Only about one-third of children under age 5 have access to the quality early learning opportunities that can mitigate risk factors that may hinder success in school .
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 11/23/2010 |
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Year-End Report Shows PA Pre-K Counts Helps Young Children Learn to Succeed
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Report highlights the accomplishments of the 153 grantees and 165 partners who provide early learning services through Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts funding.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 10/18/2010 |
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HUD Makes $35 Million Available to Housing Authorities to Create New Educational, Job Training Facilities for Residents
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New CFCF Program illustrates the commitment to link affordable housing with education reform and early childhood education .
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 10/14/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Students Post Record Gains in Reading, Math Scores; Eight of 10 Schools Meet "No Child Left Behind" Targets for 2010
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PA Student Achievement Rises for 8th Consecutive Year. Record numbers of students performing at grade level in reading and math on the state's PSSA tests.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 09/14/2010 |
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Partnerships Changing the Face of Summer School in PA
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National Summer Learning Day raises awareness of the importance of high-quality summer educational opportunities for all kids.
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By: Public News Service - 06/21/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Awarded $14.3 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Improve Education Data Systems
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Enhanced Data Systems will Help Guide Policymakers and Education Professionals.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 05/26/2010 |
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Pennsylvania's Tough Decisions on Early Education
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New report indicates that a dozen states are now considering cuts in pre-K funding for 2011.
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By: Public News Service - 05/10/2010 |
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Lawsuit Boosts School Access for Homeless Students in Pennsylvania
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Settlement ensures the continued enrollment of homeless children in school and significantly revises state polices to better protect the rights of homeless students.
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By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania - 04/15/2010 |
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Education Law Center
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Legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring access by Pennsylvania's children to a quality public education.
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By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania - 02/11/2010 |
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Report Offers Vision for Future of Education in PA
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Pennsylvania's largest school employee union is promoting a multi-pronged approach to education in order to better serve students, teachers and taxp...
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By: Public News Service - 01/14/2010 |
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School Suspensions - General Information
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Information from Northwestern Legal Services about the types of offenses that can lead to a student's exclusion from school and the student's rights when facing an exclusion from school.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 01/30/2009 |
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The Education Law Center Help Line
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ELC staff answers questions about the legal rights of public school students in Pennsylvania.
If your area code is 215, 610, 484, 717, or 570, please call (215) 238-6970 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday -Thursday.
If your area code is 724, 814, or 412, please call (412) 258-2120 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday.
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By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania - 03/25/2006 |
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 Elder Law
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Social Security Launches New Spanish Online Services at www.segurosocial.gov
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Applications for Retirement and Medicare and for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs, are now available in Spanish.
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By: Social Security Administration - 11/15/2011 |
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Senior Health News - October 2011
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Latest health law news for seniors from the PA Health Law Project.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 11/03/2011 |
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Administration on Aging Funds First National Adult Protective Services Resource Center
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Will help state and local adult protective services systems respond more quickly in cases of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 10/21/2011 |
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Senior Health News and Health Law PA News - June/July 2011
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Special combined edition of Senior Health News and Health Law PA News.published by PHLP.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 08/05/2011 |
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Social Security Benefits Will Be Paid On Time
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Social Security payments for August 3rd will be made on time and as scheduled. Payments for August 10th, 17th, and 24th also will be made as scheduled.
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By: Social Security Administration - 08/02/2011 |
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Health Department Offers Important Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness
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Infants and young children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions are at greatest risk for developing heat-related illnesses.
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By: Pennsylvania Deapartment of Health - 07/20/2011 |
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended to End of Year
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School District Property Tax Bills to be Eliminated for 120,000 Senior Homeowners.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 06/02/2011 |
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Corbett Administration Recognizes Older Americans Month
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Pennsylvania programs for older adults provide services for more than 400,000 citizens with over 600 senior centers, 270 adult day centers and 620 domiciliary care homes.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/05/2011 |
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Protect America's Low Income Seniors by Protecting Medicaid
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Protecting Medicaid from draconian budget cuts is essential to protecting the health and well-being of the nation’s elderly.
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By: National Senior Citizens Law Center - 04/08/2011 |
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Senior Health News - December 2010
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The December 2010 edition of Senior Health News is available on the website of the Pennsylvania Health Law Project
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 01/14/2011 |
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Disabled and Elderly Sue Pennsylvania to Restore SSI Disability and Retirement Benefits
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Lawsuit alleges that reduction of State Supplemental Payment was implemented without regard to required rulemaking procedures and with only 13 days notice to those affected by the cut.
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By: Community Legal Services - 12/02/2010 |
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Social Security Announces No COLA Increase Under Law for 2011
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Monthly Social Security and SSI benefits will not automatically increase in 2011 due to no change in Consumer Price Index.
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By: Social Security Administration - 10/15/2010 |
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Senior Health News - August 2010
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The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has released the August 2010 edition of the Senior Health News, a free bi-monthly newsletter published by the Project.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 09/17/2010 |
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Prescription Drug Cost Relief to More Than 750,000 Medicare Beneficiaries
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$250 Rebate Checks Offered for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries in the Medicare Part D Donut Hole.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 08/11/2010 |
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New Pilot Project Will Help DPW Identify Philadelphia Seniors Who Are Eligible for Food Assistance
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Project will increase participation in the state's SNAP Program, by using innovative technology to identify seniors who are eligible for SNAP benefits but do not currently receive them.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 07/08/2010 |
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Agriculture Secretary Reminds Eligible Older Adults of June 30 Deadline to Sign up for Expanded Food Program
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides healthy foods to older adults.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 06/15/2010 |
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Administration on Aging Releases
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Core principles of the toolkit include respect, inclusion and sensitivity as the hallmarks of quality service.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 06/15/2010 |
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Senior Health News - April 2010
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The April 2010 edition of Senior Health News, a free bi-monthly newsletter, has been published by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project,
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 05/11/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums
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Settlement will lower the cost of Medicare insurance and increase access to Medicare services and benefits for low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.
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By: Community Legal Services - 04/28/2010 |
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Social Security Releases Open Government Plan
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Highlights new Spanish-Language Retirement Estimator, Online Service Enhancement, and an Online Life-Expectancy Calculator.
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By: Social Security Administration - 04/07/2010 |
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HHS Awards Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs for Older Americans
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Programs to provide self-management programs to older adults with chronic diseases build statewide delivery systems and develop the workforce that delivers these programs.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 03/31/2010 |
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Social Security Uses The Cast of The Patty Duke Show to Tell Americans About New Online Medicare Application
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New online application is for people reaching the Medicare eligibility age of 65 who want to delay filing for Social Security retirement benefits.
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By: Social Security Administration - 03/29/2010 |
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AoA Launches New Web site for the National Legal Resource Center
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Web site provides streamlined access to resource support critical to preserving the independence and financial security of seniors
Recognizing the ...
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 01/29/2010 |
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Chubby Checker and Social Security Commissioner Announce a New "Twist" in the Law Making it Easier to Qualify for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
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Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, and Chubby Checker, Grammy Award winner and rock and roll legend, have launched a new campaign t...
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By: Social Security Administration - 01/08/2010 |
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Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill Released by the ABA
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Guide was designed for both the seriously ill individual and those caring for someone who is seriously ill. The guide explains "Seven Key Steps" in a brief, clear way while offering additional tips and resources for readers looking for more detailed information and guidance.
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By: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging - 12/22/2009 |
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 Employment
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Extended Unemployment Benefits Now Available in Pennsylvania
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Up to 7 weeks of "high unemployment period" benefits may be available to claimants who exhausted regular extended benefits.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - 11/04/2011 |
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Secretary of Labor Announces Social Web Partnership to Connect Unemployed Americans with Jobs
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Partnership with Facebook, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of Colleges and Employers to provide crucial employment resources to job seekers through the use of social networks.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 10/21/2011 |
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250,000 Petition To End "Unemployed Need Not Apply" And Help Put Americans Back To Work
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Fair Employment Opportunity Act would prohibit exclusion of the unemployed from job openings.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 09/21/2011 |
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Weak Jobs Report - No New Jobs Added - Raises Stakes for President and Congress on Job Creation and Economic Recovery
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President Obama to unveil a plan for moving forward on job creation in his address to Congress on jobs and the economy.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 09/07/2011 |
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Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance Debit Cardholders to Save $3.5 Million Under New Service Terms
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UC debit card fees reduced or eliminated under new agreement.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - 09/07/2011 |
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July's Employment Gains Encouraging But Have Little Impact on Overwhelming Jobs Deficit
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Addition of only 117,000 jobs was substantially below what’s needed to cut unemployment or raise wages.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 08/05/2011 |
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Economy Adds Just 18,000 Jobs in June
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Jobs growth is not enough to bring down the unemployment rate, which edged up slightly in June to 9.2 percent.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 07/11/2011 |
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NELP Reports: Healthy March Job Growth Buoys Optimism, But UI Rollbacks Threaten Recovery
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Economy added 216,000 jobs in March but unemployment rate, at 8.8, was little changed.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 04/04/2011 |
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Videophone Service for the Deaf Now Available for Unemployment Claims
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Service Offered Wednesdays from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - 03/15/2011 |
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US Labor Department to fund transitional jobs programs for low-income non-custodial parents and ex-offenders
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Approximately $40 million available for Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration grants to help individuals with significant barriers to employment obtain the skills they need through work opportunities.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 03/04/2011 |
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State Unemployment Insurance Systems Need Major Reforms to Avoid Employer Tax Increases, Deep Benefit Cuts for Jobless Workers
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National Organizations Offer Plan that Limits Tax Hikes and Maintains Benefits.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 02/10/2011 |
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New CEA Report Underscores Urgent Need to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Nearly 7 million Americans could lose coverage by end of next year; 600,000 jobs at stake.
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By: The White House - 12/02/2010 |
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New Government Studies Underscore Need for Full-Year Renewal of Unemployment Insurance
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Stop‐Gap Extensions Fall Short of What Economy Needs – Congress Must Act Quickly.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 11/19/2010 |
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NELP: 1.2 Million Workers Out in the Cold for the Holidays If Congress Fails to Renew Federal Jobless Benefits that Expire November 30th
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Pennsylvania among states hardest hit by cutoffs if Congress fails to renew the federal emergency extensions that expire on November 30th.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 10/22/2010 |
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Employee Rights
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Community Legal Services provides information on the rights of employees and job applicants.
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By: Community Legal Services - 09/24/2010 |
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CLS and PUP Announce New Resource Website for Unemployed
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PennsylvaniaUnemployed.org -created in response to the growing number of Pennsylvanians who have exhausted their unemployment benefits - more than 51,000 by September 1, 2010.
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By: Community Legal Services - 09/07/2010 |
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President Obama Calls on Republicans to End Obstruction of Unemployment Benefits, Urges Congress to Pass Critical Aid
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U.S. Senate to vote on July 20 on extending unemployment benefits for Americans still struggling to find work and overcome the lingering effects of the recession.
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By: The White House - 07/20/2010 |
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PA Debate On Extending Unemployment Benefits
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Millions who can't find work are waiting to see if Congress will extend their unemployment benefits.
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By: Public News Service - 07/19/2010 |
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NELP: Senate Fails the Unemployed - Again
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Without Extension, Millions Will Be Cut Off Jobless Benefits by End of July 4th Recess
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By: National Employment Law Project - 07/02/2010 |
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Labor & Industry Secretary: Political Posturing in the U.S. Senate Should Not Determine Livelihood of More Than 429,000 Pennsylvanians Depending on UC Benefits
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More than 200,000 Pennsylvanians Could Lose Benefits in June and July.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - 06/21/2010 |
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Congress May Take a Bite Out of COBRA - Pennsylvanians in Limbo
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Bill to extend federal funding for some key programs failed to pass a procedural vote in the Senate this week.
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By: Public News Service - 06/18/2010 |
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Sen. Casey and Experts Criticize Provisions of Jobs Bill that Eliminates Health Care Help for Unemployed
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Bill Hurts Working Families & Ignores Public Support for Cobra Health-Care Subsidy.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 06/10/2010 |
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NELP Study Shows Long-Term Unemployment Cuts Across All Industries and Demographics
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Study shows Congress must continue health care & jobless benefits to sustain halting economic recovery.
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By: National Employment Law Project - 06/08/2010 |
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Pension Rights Project Available to Assist Pennsylvania Residents
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PA residents: Contact the Pension Rights Project at 1-866-735-7737, Monday Through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for assistance with a pension problem, at no charge.
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By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia) - 06/07/2010 |
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Thousands Turn to Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Safety Net One Year after Expansion
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TAA Amendments Have Yielded Significant Jump in Petitions and Certifications for Retraining & Health Benefits Following Trade-Related Layoffs
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By: National Employment Law Project - 05/19/2010 |
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Senate Passes Bill to Restore and Extend Unemployment Benefits, Health Care for Out-of-Work Americans
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Two-month extension passed of eligibility for unemployment insurance and tax credits to help cover the cost of health insurance premiums for Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 04/16/2010 |
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New Deal-Type Jobs Program Proposed as Recession Remedy
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A second economic stimulus package could focus on tax incentives or it could create a New Deal-type federal jobs program - or maybe both.
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By: Public News Service - 01/04/2010 |
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Preserving Your Job When Your Family Member or You are Sick or You Have a Baby
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Information from Community Legal Services on the Family and Medical Leave Act, that protects the jobs of some workers who need to take time off from work when certain family members or they are sick or there is a new baby in the family.
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By: Community Legal Services - 02/26/2009 |
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Health Law PA News - September 2011
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Contains information about Medicare Part D trainings that PHLP will hold in Southwestern PA in October.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 10/03/2011 |
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Demise Of Pa. Plan For Low-Income Adults Leaves Many Uninsured
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After termination of adultBasic many former enrollees are left uninsured.
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By: Kaiser Health News - 09/28/2011 |
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New Affordable Care Act Policy Helps Consumers Better Understand and Compare Benefits and Coverage
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Consumers to be provided with clear, consistent and comparable information about their health plan benefits and coverage.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 08/18/2011 |
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Commonwealth Hosts Meeting to Discuss Statewide Health Information
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Discussion focused on the future of a statewide health information exchange in PA.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/26/2011 |
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January 2011 Health Law PA News
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The January 2011 edition of Health Law PA News is available from the PA Health Law Project website.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 02/16/2011 |
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adultBasic Health Insurance Coverage to End February 28
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Enrollees urged to schedule appointments or procedures before Feb. 28 before coverage ends.
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By: Pennsylvania Insurance Department - 01/25/2011 |
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Governor Rendell: Efforts to Reduce Medicaid Errors Pay Off for Taxpayers
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Federal report says Pennsylvania’s error rate less than half the national average.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 12/21/2010 |
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A New Day for American Consumers - New Rights, Benefits, and Protections under the Affordable Care Act Begin
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On September 23, 2010 a series of new rights, benefits, and protections under the Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act go into effect.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 09/23/2010 |
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Governor Rendell Highlights Success of Health Care Reform Act as Seniors Get Rebate Checks to Help Pay for Prescription Drugs
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Rebates help people who have reached the so-called "donut hole" coverage gap in their Medicare Part D prescription benefits.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 09/22/2010 |
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Health Law PA News and Senior Health News - June/July 2010
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Combined issue published by PA Health Law Project for June/July 2010.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 08/05/2010 |
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PA Fair Care Launched on August 4
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Pennsylvania's health plan for uninsured adults with pre-existing conditions will be launched with enrollement first-come, first-served.
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By: Pennsylvania Insurance Department - 08/03/2010 |
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PA Insurance Commissioner Announces Federal Approval of High-Risk Plan for Uninsured Individuals with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
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State to receive $160 million to set up the program, which will cover as many as 5,600 people between now and 2014.
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By: Pennsylvania Depatment of Insurance - 06/29/2010 |
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Health Law PA News - May 2010
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The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the May 2010 edition of the Health Law PA News.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 06/11/2010 |
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Governor Rendell Signs Order Starting to Implement Health Care Reforms
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Most immediate task is the creation of a new insurance program to cover adults who have been denied coverage due to their pre-existing condition.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/20/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Begins to Implement Federal Health Care Reform Legislation - PA Applies to Manage High-Risk Pool for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
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Program will help uninsured Pennsylvanians who have pre-existing conditions that have kept them from securing affordable coverage elsewhere.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/13/2010 |
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Health Law PA News - March 2010
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March 2010 isssue of Health Law PA News, from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project, is now available.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 04/13/2010 |
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Senior Health News - February 2010
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The February 2010 edition of Senior Health News, is now available from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 03/10/2010 |
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Health Law PA News - January 2010
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January 2010 edition of the Health Law PA News, is now available on PALawHELP.org.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 02/11/2010 |
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Governor's 2010-11 Budget Preserves Health Care for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities and Pennsylvania?s Poorest Families; Human Services are Maintained During Economic Recovery
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Budget maintains essential health care and other safety net services during the economic recovery by better managing programs, attacking waste and reducing unnecessary spending.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 02/09/2010 |
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Public Option Back on the Table in DC?
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Pennsylvania Sens. Arlen Specter and Bob Casey have been vocal supporters of a public option in any health care reform plan, and now that idea is ba...
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By: Public News Service - 02/01/2010 |
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Senior Health News - December 2009
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The December 2009 issue of Senior Health News, a free bi-monthly newsletter from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project is now available.
The Decembe...
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 01/14/2010 |
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 Housing and Shelter
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Applications for 2011-2012 LIHEAP Season are Now Available
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income families pay their heating bills.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 11/03/2011 |
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PHFA Receives Additional Funding Under EHLP Foreclosure Prevention Program
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Additional funding provided to help all homeowners approved for the program.
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By: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency - 10/12/2011 |
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President Obama Declares Disaster For Pennsylvania
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Aid made available for area affected by Tropical Storm Lee.
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By: Federal Emergency Management Agency - 09/14/2011 |
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Legal Assistance for Disaster Victims
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Are you looking for legal assistance in the wake of the recent flooding and other damage across Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvanian Legal Aid Network...
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By: Pennsylvania Bar Association - 09/13/2011 |
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PUC: Call 911 if You Smell or Hear Gas Leaking
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PUC and utilities monitoring the safety of the system after earthquake.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 08/24/2011 |
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Deadline for Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program is Rapidly Approaching
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Apply as soon as possible to obtain benefits of the program.
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By: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency - 08/18/2011 |
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HUD Charges Pennsylvania Landlord with Discriminating Against Families with Children
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Owner and manager of Breckenridge Plaza Apartments in Phoenixville, PA. charged with violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against families with children.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 08/02/2011 |
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HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Assistance for Pennsylvania Storm Victims
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Foreclosure/other relief for families in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Wyoming Counties.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 07/18/2011 |
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Justice Department Sues Nation's Largest Mortgage Insurance Provider for Discrimination Against Women on Paid Maternity Leave
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Suit alleges that MGIC required women on paid maternity leave to return to work before the company would insure their mortgages.
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By: United States Department of Justice - 07/11/2011 |
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HUD and Neighborworks® America Announce Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program
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Program is Designed to Help Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure by providing interest free loans which pay a portion of their monthly mortgage.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 06/23/2011 |
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HUD Makes Nearly $110 Million in Grants Available to Help Low-income Families Receive Job Training, Gain Employment
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Three programs aimed at leading families to economic and living independence.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 04/28/2011 |
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HUD to Address "National Origin" Housing Discrimination During National Fair Housing Month
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Community talks and media campaign will focus on discrimination against persons of foreign descent.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 04/13/2011 |
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HUD's Fair Housing Campaign to Focus on Ensuring Equal Access for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons
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New media campaign strives to ensure that people have equal access to housing regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 04/08/2011 |
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Governor Corbett Announces Pennsylvania to Receive $105 Million to Help Homeowners Facing Threat of Foreclosure
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Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program is intended to help families in danger of losing their homes due to involuntary unemployment, under-employment or for medical reasons.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 04/05/2011 |
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HUD Awards over $40 Million in Grants to Fight Housing and Lending Discrimination
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Grantees include Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 03/02/2011 |
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As Winter Storm Hits, PUC Report Shows 13,859 Pennsylvania Residents Remain Without Access to Central Heating System
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PUC reminds the consumers to call about programs to help restore natural gas or electric service.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 02/02/2011 |
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Senator Casey Urges HUD to Release Funds to Prevent Home Foreclosures
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Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) to provide funding for unemployed homeowners who are at risk of falling into foreclosure.
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By: Senator Bob Casey - 01/07/2011 |
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HHS Makes Available More Than $670 Million in Additional LIHEAP Funding
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LIHEAP helps eligible families pay the costs of heating and insulating their homes in the winter, and cooling their homes in the summer.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 12/14/2010 |
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HUD Strengthens Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
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New, stronger affordable housing regulations that protect victims of domestic abuse announced.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 11/03/2010 |
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Pennsylvania Joins with other Attorneys General to Probe Questionable Mortgage Foreclosures
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Multi-state effort is in addition to an ongoing investigation by the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection into potentially improper foreclosures in Pennsylvania.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 10/13/2010 |
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Taylor and Harper Mobile Homes Bill Expected to Become Law
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Legislation would protect residents living in manufactured housing communities from unexpected ground rent fees.
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 10/07/2010 |
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HUD Announces New Reverse Mortgage Option
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Lower upfront premium makes FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage more affordable.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 09/22/2010 |
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HUD Charges Pennsylvania Property Owners and Managers with Housing Discrimination
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Bucks County landlords allegedly refused to rent to single mother because she had a child.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 08/11/2010 |
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PUC Announces E-mail Alerts for Electricity Prices, Updates Estimates Comparing Current Market Prices with Capped Electric Generation Prices
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Weekly e-mail alerts to provide consumers with electric pricing information and competitive offers available in their area.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 07/28/2010 |
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PUC Urges Consumers to Conserve Energy on Hot, Humid Days, Offers Summer Heat Wave Tips
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) offers tips to avoid the summer heat and humidity and easy ways to stay healthy and safe.
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By: Pennsylvania Utility Law Project - 07/06/2010 |
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PUC Urges Consumers to Conserve Energy on Hot, Humid Days, Offers Summer Heat Wave Tips
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Consumers reminded to conserve energy and offered tips to avoid the effects of summer's severe heat and humidity.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 06/22/2010 |
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National Campaign Launches to Protect Children and Families from Lead Poisoning
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New national survey shows lead poisoning in homes is not top concern among parents.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 04/21/2010 |
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Governor Rendell Announces 2-Week Extension of Home Heating Assistance for Low-Income Families; New Deadline is April 16
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LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households pay for home heating fuel and crisis grants to address heating emergencies such as a furnace failure or unexpected fuel shortages.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 03/30/2010 |
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PUC Releases Winter Edition of the "Keystone Connection" Report
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Publication contains coverage of all utilities under the PUC's jurisdiction, including news on consumer issues and general information on Commission happenings.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 03/11/2010 |
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HUD Advances Fight Against Loan Modification Scams
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Launch of PreventLoanScams.org by Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network is announced.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 03/01/2010 |
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January Loan Modification Report Shows Number of Permanent Modifications Nearly Doubles Over Previous Month
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More than 116,000 homeowners now have permanent modifications with an additional 76,000 permanent modifications having been offered, and are waiting only for the borrower's signature.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 02/22/2010 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Increased Home Heating Grants for Many Low-Income Pennsylvanians
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On February 3, 2010, Governor Edward G. Rendell directed that additional federal funds be used to provide a $100 increase in grant amounts for the m...
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 02/04/2010 |
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PUC Urges Consumers Without Heat to Call for Help in Getting Service Restored
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With the world's most famous weatherman calling for six more weeks of winter, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds the 14,283 consumers witho...
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 02/02/2010 |
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FHA to Provide Early Relief to Struggling Homeowners
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Homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage loans who are experiencing financial hardship are now eligible for loss mitigation assistance before they fall ...
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/25/2010 |
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HUD Takes Action to Speed Resale of Foreclosed Properties to New Owners
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Temporary policy announced that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties. In an effort to ...
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/20/2010 |
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HUD Awards Nearly $12 Million in Grants to Housing Authorities to Help Public Housing Residents Obtain Jobs, Economic Independence
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $11,980,088 in grants to more than 200 public housing authorities across the U.S. t...
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/14/2010 |
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HEMAP Help Center - Help for Mortgage Foreclosures
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This site can help you get emergency mortgage assistance if you are in danger of losing your home.
The Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program is a program that provides financial assistance to qualified Pennsylvania homeowners who are in danger of losing their houses through foreclosure. This website can help you in get that assistance.
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By: Regional Housing Legal Services - 03/08/2004 |
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 Immigrant Issues
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CitizenshipWorks - New Online Resource Provides Free Citizenship Help
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Website provides low-income immigrants with critical tools and information about the naturalization process.
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By: Immigration Advocates Network - 08/16/2011 |
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Department of Justice Challenges Alabama Immigration Law
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Lawsuit Cites Conflict with Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws.
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By: United States Department of Justice - 08/02/2011 |
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Immigrants' Rights Update - July 6, 2011
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New issue available from National Immigration Law Center.
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By: National Immigration Law Center - 07/19/2011 |
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NILC, ACLU and Civil Rights Coalition File Lawsuit Challenging Georgia "Show Me Your Papers" Law
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Groups say law would turn Georgia into police state and invite racial profiling.
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By: National Immigration Law Center - 06/02/2011 |
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"FRAUD: How to Protect Yourself" Workshop to be Presented in Philadelphia on June 11
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Information on scams and fraud targeting immigrants and others with limited English proficiency.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 06/02/2011 |
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Immigrants' Rights Update - April 6, 2011
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The April 6, 2011 issue of Immigrants' Rights Update is now available from the National Immigration Law Center.
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By: National Immigration Law Center - 04/06/2011 |
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Immigrants' Rights Update - December 22, 2010
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New issue of Immigrants' Rights Update available from National Immigration Law Center.
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