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Department of Public Welfare Earns Federal Recognition for Programs and Services for Children
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Pennsylvania's commitment to children was recognized by the federal government by awarding grants for adoption excellence and mental health systems of care to the Department of Public Welfare.
The department was awarded approximately $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care and nearly $1 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, to serve youth living with a serious mental health need.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 10/21/2009 |
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Custody - Myths & Facts
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The truth from MidPenn Legal Services about some common myths surronding child custody.
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By: MidPenn Legal Services - 01/30/2009 |
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Nurse-Family Partnership Program Grants to Help Low-Income, First-Time Parents
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Four thousand first-time mothers and their children will receive the benefits of in-home parent coaching services from registered nurses who make regular visits to low-income, first-time mothers from pregnancy until the child is two years old.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 08/11/2008 |
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Governor Rendell Says Nearly 12,000 Children Will be Served in Second Year of "Pre-K Counts"
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Three and four-year olds will benefit from the second year of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, the quality pre-kindergarten program that is funded by an $86.4 million investment in the new state budget.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/22/2008 |
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New Law Signed by Governor Rendell Expands Newborn Screening in Pennsylvania
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Law provides for increased newborn metabolic and genetic screening, which has a profound impact on the health of approximately 150,000 babies delivered in Pennsylvania each year.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/14/2008 |
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Online Child Care Provider Search Launched by Office of Child Development and Early Learning
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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has announced the release of an Online Chil...
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 04/14/2008 |
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Members Nominated to Advisory Committee on Re-Designation of Head Start Grantees
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Advisory committee will help ensure Head Start programs are meeting requirements, performance standards and the needs of the children and families they serve.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 03/05/2008 |
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Pennsylvania Recognized as National Leader in Child Support Enforcement
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For the second consecutive year, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a national leader for its child support enforcement efforts, including the collection of monthly support payments on behalf of children.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 02/15/2008 |
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Philadelphia Family Law Forms Available on PALawHELP.org
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A comprehensive group of family law forms designed for use in Philadelphia are now available on PALawHELP.org.
The forms and accompanying ins...
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By: PA LawHelp - 01/17/2008 |
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Governor Rendell Reminds Parents to Understand, Use Video Game Ratings
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Pennsylvania parents remided to check the ratings of video games before purchasing the games for their children.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 01/16/2008 |
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Governor Rendell Says CHIP Continuing to Give the Gift of Good Health to Pennsylvania?s Kids - 2007 Will End with Record High Enrollment
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CHIP is the state?s nationally recognized program that offers affordable, comprehensive health care coverage to any uninsured child and teen not eligible for, or enrolled in, Medical Assistance.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/12/2007 |
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Secretary of Public Welfare Announces Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care Task Force
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Task force charged with evaluating support services now available to families with respect to providing proper and appropriate pediatric palliative and hospice care to children in need.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/03/2007 |
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Secretary of Public Welfare Announces Pennsylvania Youth and Family Institute
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In partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, the Institute will provide training for individuals working in community mental health which will focus on engaging and empowering youth and their families, building a team to support and serve the youth and their loved ones, and developing natural supports in lieu of paid services.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 11/09/2007 |
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Judiciary Marks the 10th Year of Jen & Dave Program and Launches New Web Site to Protect Pennsylvania's Children
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To mark the 10th year of the Jen & Dave Program, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is launching a new program Web site, www.jendaveprogram.us, aimed at protecting Pennsylvania's children by making it easier for parents to obtain criminal information for other persons involved in their child custody case.
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By: Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts - 10/26/2007 |
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Dept. of Public Welfare Reminds New Parents About Safe Haven Law
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Law Offers Safe Place for Unwanted Babies, Prevents Abandonment
Department of Public Welfare Secretary Estelle B. Richman reminds expectant parents...
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 10/18/2007 |
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PA Supreme Court Upgrades Security at County Courthouses; Expands Nation's First Court-initiated Automated Security Incident Reporting System
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X-ray machines, magnetometers, duress alarms and card key entry systems have been installed, and an automated security incident reporting system implemented, in county courthouses throughout Pennsylvania.
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By: Administrtive Office of Pennsylvania Courts - 09/28/2007 |
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Philadelphia Self-Help No-Fault Divorce Manual Published by Women's Law Project
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The Women's Law Project, in conjunction with the Jenkins Law Library, has prepared a new Philadelphia Self-Help No-Fault Divorce Manual. The manual has been published online on the website of the Jenkins Law Library and is also available on PALawHELP.org.The manual has been prepared for pro se litigants seeking a no-fault divorce in Philadelphia County who cannot afford a lawyer. It deals only with "no-fault" divorce, in which one spouse (the wife or husband) seeks a divorce without having to prove that the other spouse was "at fault" for the breakdown of the marriage.
There are two kinds of no-fault divorce which are dealt with in the manual:
Mutual Consent Divorce: Also called a "c" divorce because it is found in Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. This kind of divorce is used when both parties will consent to the divorce; and
Two-Year Separation Divorce: Also called a "d" divorce because it is found in Section 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. This kind of divorce is specifically for people whose spouses WON'T agree (i.e., won't sign a consent) and who have been living apart continuously for at least two years.
The manual contains a discussion of the law, forms suitable for use in Philadelphia County with detailed instructions on how to complete them, and specific instructions on how to proceed at each step of the case. It also contains the relevant statutes and a glossary of legal terms.
Philadelphia Self-Help No-Fault Divorce Manual
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By: Women's Law Project and Jenkins Law Library - 09/18/2007 |
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Pennsylvania Highlights Children Waiting to Be Adopted During Annual Conference
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15th Annual Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) conference offers workshops addressing how families and professionals from all aspects of the child welfare system can better work together.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 07/13/2007 |
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Secretary of Public Welfare Appoints Deputy Secretary for Children, Youth and Families
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Richard J. Gold, Esquire, appointed deputy secretary for the department's Office of Children, Youth and Families.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 04/12/2007 |
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All Low-Income Newborns to Receive Equal Access to Medicaid
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Law provides all babies born in the United States whose deliveries are covered by Medicaid may remain eligible under certain circumstances for Medicaid for up to a year after their birth.
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By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - 04/09/2007 |
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North Penn Legal Services Launches Computer-Assisted Custody Documents to Help Low-Income People Who Cannot Afford a Private Attorney
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North Penn Legal Services has created legal forms for low-income parents to use to start a custody case or change a custody order through the use of...
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By: North Penn Legal Services - 03/16/2007 |
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Final Approval Received for Expansion of Children's Health Program
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Pennsylvania CHIP program one of the first to make coverage available to all uninsured children and teens.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 03/02/2007 |
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Pennsylvania Earns Two National Awards for Adoption Excellence
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Pennsylvania earns national recognition for its efforts to increase the number of older children adopted from foster care and for its support of adoptive families.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 02/05/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Welcomes New Study Showing Improvement in Day Care Quality
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Study shows PA’s children are benefiting from Keystone STARS, a state program that has measurably improved the quality of child care.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/15/2006 |
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Cover All Kids Program Gets Overwhelming Vote in Legislature
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Program will enable Pennsylvania’s hard working families to purchase affordable health insurance for their children.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 10/27/2006 |
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Act 78 Signed Into Law - Expand Insurance Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Act expands the definition of "abuse" in the Unfair Insurance Practices Statute to include property damage, and it establishes a statutory prohibition against an insurance company's refusal to pay automobile and homeowners' claims arising out of abuse to an innocent claimant when an abusive partner intentionally causes the property damage.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 09/21/2006 |
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Department of Public Welfare Reminds New Parents About Safe Haven Law
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Law Offers a Safe Place for Unwanted Babies - parents of newborns can legally and confidentially turn over unwanted infants up to 28 days old to any hospital as an alternative to abandonment.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/20/2006 |
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Adoptions of Children with Special Needs Reach Record High in Pennsylvania
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A record 2,065 children with special needs found permanent, adoptive homes in Pennsylvania during 2005.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/14/2006 |
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Pennsylvania Farmers Market Checks Available to Older Adults and WIC Participants
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Income-eligible older adults and WIC participants can receive four checks totaling $20 to purchase Pennsylvania fruits and vegetables.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging - 06/08/2006 |
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Pennsylvania Offers New Protections for Victims - Protection From Abuse Act Amendments Effective May 9, 2006
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PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence information on the strong and sweeping changes to Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) Act that went into effect on May 9, 2006.
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By: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 05/22/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Urges Release of Federal Funds for Children
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Governor urges federal government to release more than $137 million in overdue payments that Pennsylvania state and county governments use to provide critical child welfare services for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable children.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/20/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Announces New Web Site for Children’s Health Insurance Program
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Site designed to help parents quickly learn whether their children qualify for free, or low-cost, medical insurance coverage under the state’s groundbreaking Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/05/2006 |
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Secretary of Education Zahorchak Emphasizes Importance of Childhood Literacy
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Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child project is designed to promote early childhood literacy through statewide distribution of the children’s book at libraries, day care centers and schools.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 04/06/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Signs Resource Family Care Act, Giving Foster Parents Right to Participate in Permanent Placement Processing
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Act encourages foster care or kinship care families’ active participation in plan to place a child permanently in an adoptive home.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 11/23/2005 |
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Child Care Subsidy Rules Are More Parent Friendly
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Key Policy Changes in DPW’s Child Care Subsidy Regulations will make a big difference to parents striving for self-sufficiency.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 10/07/2005 |
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Pennsylvania Court and Child Welfare Agencies to Participate in National Landmark Meeting to Reform Foster Care System
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Delegation will participate in an unprecedented national effort to better protect abused and neglected children who are in the court system.
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By: Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts - 09/21/2005 |
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Adoption Network Launches Innovative Redesigned Website
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New website will play key role in connecting foster children with adoptive families.
The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) unveiled...
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 06/29/2005 |
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Families to Get Nearly $4 Million in Support Payments
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Department of Public Welfare and Department of Revenue use program to divert tax refund payments into support payments on behalf of families.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 05/23/2005 |
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Governor Rendell and Treasurer Casey Applaud Historic Improvements to Pennsylvania’s Child Care Program
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Changes will give more than 100,000 families in the program better access to stable, affordable, high-quality child care
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/23/2005 |
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Governor Rendell Names Pittsburgh Child Advocate to Lead Cabinet on Children and Families
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Pittsburgh native Robert Nelkin appointed as executive director of the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 03/07/2005 |
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Governor Rendell Signs Bill Providing Domestic Violence Victims with Address Confidentiality
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Governor signs three bills that will help protect domestic violence victims and mental health consumers.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/20/2004 |
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Governor Rendell Signs Bills to Strengthen Protection of Pennsylvania’s Children
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Legislation strengthens PA versions of Megan’s Law and Amber Alert program.
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By: PA PowerPort - 11/29/2004 |
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Rendell Administration Reminds Public of Child Labor Law During School Year
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Reminder that the state child labor law is more stringent during the school year than during summer months.
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By: PA PowerPort - 09/02/2004 |
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New Resource Available for Feeding Children in Domestic Violence Shelters
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Domestic violence shelters are now eligible to use the federal entitlement program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, to feed children and yout...
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By: Food Research and Action Center - 08/31/2004 |
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Governor Rendell Pushes to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence and Rape in Pennsylvania
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Announces comprehensive package of legislative and administrative programs to address domestic violence.
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By: PA PowerPort - 06/04/2004 |
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Public Welfare Secretary Richman Encourages Parents to Explore Quality Child Care
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As part of national Week of the Young Child April 18-24, Public Welfare Secretary Estelle B. Richman encouraged parents to explore quality child car...
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 04/19/2004 |
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Gov. Rendell Announces Members of Commission to Aid Cabinet on Children and Families
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39 members appointed to commission to coordinate and streamline services for children and families among the many government agencies throughout the state.
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By: Governor's Newletter - 04/16/2004 |
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Pennsylvania Opens Hotline to Prevent Abandonment of Unwanted Babies
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Public Welfare Secretary Estelle B. Richman has announced the launch of a new toll-free hotline -- 866 921-SAFE (7233) -- to help parent...
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 03/05/2004 |
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President Obama Establishes Interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
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Attorney General Eric Holder, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, and Securities and Excha...
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 11/18/2009 |
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PUC to Consumers: Now is the Time to Talk with Utilities to Restore Utility Service
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) urges consumers without electric and natural gas service to respond to outreach efforts by their utility that could lead to having service restored.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 10/29/2009 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Will Open Nov. 2, 2009 and Crisis program will open Jan. 4, 2010
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Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program will open for the 2009-10 heating season on Nov. 2. For the upcoming heating season, the crisis portion of the program will open on Jan. 4 and not simultaneously with the cash grant program.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 10/21/2009 |
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New Federal Agency Needed for Consumer Protection in PA?
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Congress has begun work on the president's proposal to create a new agency for protecting consumer savings, investments and borrowing. The Consumer ...
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By: Public News Service - 10/15/2009 |
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Special
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Special final session of "Get Help Now, Pennsylvania" will be offered in Pittsburgh on Sept. 11 - the National Day of Service and Remembrance - to ...
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 09/10/2009 |
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New HEMAP Help Center Brochure from RHLS
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Regional Housing Legal Services has produced a new brochure entitled, Avoiding Foreclosure: How to Reduce the Risk of Losing Your Home, explaining the...
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By: Regional Housing Legal Services - 08/18/2009 |
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HUD Secretary Donovan Announces New FHA-Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Guidelines
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New FHA guidelines projected to help thousands avoid foreclosure per year
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan...
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 08/07/2009 |
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PUC Releases Summer Edition of the
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Quarterly report represents the PUC's efforts to provide beneficial information to the public about important developments in the electric, natural ...
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 07/28/2009 |
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HUD Secretary Donovan Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable Refinancing
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Expansion will allow more homeowners to become eligible for the program, by increasing the eligibility to borrowers whose first mortgage does not exceed 125 percent of the current market value of the property.
Currently, only those borrowers whose first mortgage does not exceed 105 percent of the current market value of the property are eligible for the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Refinance Program.
Making Home Affordable, a comprehensive plan to stabilize the U.S. housing market, was first announced by the Administration on February 18. In just a few months, more than 200,000 borrowers have received offers for trial loan modifications, tens of thousands of refinances and trial modifications are under way, and informational mailings about the program have been sent to more than one million borrowers who may be eligible.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 07/02/2009 |
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"Get Help Now Pennsylvania" Program Launched to Help Those in Economic Need
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Governor Edward G. Rendell has announced the launch of the "Get Help Now PA!" volunteer initiative to provide financial and legal help to the many P...
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 06/23/2009 |
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Beware of Tax Refund Gadgets - Cost Neediest PA Families $98 Million
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Families eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit refund are being targeted by tax preparation companies and those selling refund anticipation loans and checks. These gadgets take a substantial bite out of the refunds for Pennsylvania families.
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By: Public News Service - 03/16/2009 |
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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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Consumers and Debt: Finding the Right Credit Counseling Agency for You
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Tips from the Office of the Attorney General on how to select a credit counseling service.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 02/13/2009 |
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Attorney General Corbett announces settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation worth more than $150 million
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Settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation provides mortgage relief and cash assistance for thousands of Pennsylvania residents with loans through Countrywide.
More than 10,000 Pennsylvania homeowners may be eligible for loan modification, relocation assistance and mortgage foreclosure relief as part of the negotiated settlement.
Corbett noted that consumers can call Countrywide's hotline at 1-800-669-6607 for more information about their eligibility.
Corbett encouraged consumers with concerns or complaints to contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline, at 1-800-441-2555, or file an online consumer complaint at www.attorneygeneral.gov.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 01/29/2009 |
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PUC Reminds Consumers At Risk of Termination to Call Now to Maintain Electric, Natural Gas Service
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With a cold snap gripping the state, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers at risk of termination to call their utility now to maintain electric or natural gas utility service this winter.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 01/16/2009 |
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Pennsylvania Launches
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvani launched a new online resource that will make it easier for citizens to find the resources they need through existin...
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 01/08/2009 |
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IRS Begins Tax Season 2009 with Steps to Help Financially Distressed Taxpayers; Promotes Credits, e-File Options
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The Internal Revenue Service kicks off the 2009 tax filing season by announcing a number of new steps to help financially distressed taxpayers maximize their refunds and speed payments while providing additional help to people struggling to meet their tax obligations.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 01/07/2009 |
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PUC Orders Verizon PA Inc. and Verizon North Inc. to Offer Bundled Service Packages to Low-Income Customers; Reminds Consumers about Lifeline Program
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Order allows Lifeline 135 program participants to subscribe to packaged or bundled offerings that include local, toll and optional services.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 12/19/2008 |
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Attorney General Cautions Holiday Shoppers; Offers Tips to Avoid Common Problems with Retail Purchases, Charitable Giving & ID Theft
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Consumers urged to use extra caution during the holiday season to avoid common problems, scams and fraud.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 12/10/2008 |
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HUD Launches Comprehensive Website to Increase Financial Literacy, Promote Healthy Homeownership
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a new, comprehensive website, My Money, My Home, My Future, to assist Americans with improving financial literacy, sustaining healthy homeownership and achieving financial security. The website provides a range of interactive resources to inform users about the importance of financial literacy, including a Self-Assessment Tool, online games and informative classes.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 12/03/2008 |
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HUD Issues New Mortgage Rules to Help Consumers Shop for Lower Cost Home Loans
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Mortgage reforms will help consumers to shop for the lowest cost mortgage and avoid costly and potentially harmful loan offers. HUD will require, for the first time ever, that lenders and mortgage brokers provide consumers with a standard Good Faith Estimate that clearly discloses key loan terms and closing costs. HUD estimates its new regulation will save consumers nearly $700 at the closing table.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 11/12/2008 |
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PUC to Join Pittsburgh Natural Gas Utilities to Rally for the Kick Off of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
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Rally to be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 11/10/2008 |
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Established as Administrator of Statewide 5-1-1 Dialing Code for Traveller Information
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The Public Utility Commission has established the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as the sole administrator for the 5-1-1 abbreviated dialing code, which will be implemented statewide as a means to access traveler information.
The automated Advanced Traveler System will provide statewide traveler information including, among other things, road conditions, weather information, incidents and road closures, as well as statewide road maintenance and construction projects where potential delays might exist.
A call to 5-1-1 will route to a toll-free number and the information provided by this system will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and will be updated as needed.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 10/24/2008 |
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Five PUC Commissioners to Join Governor Rendell for 2008 Stay Warm Meeting, Kick Off Campaign to Encourage PA Energy Customers to Turn Down, Seal Off, Save Up
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Stay Warm PA meetings to be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with the United Way of Pennsylvania, the AFL-CIO and community groups in York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie and the Lehigh Valley.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 10/14/2008 |
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It's not too late to get your check from the IRS! But time is running out!
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The deadline to file for your economic stimulus rebate is October 15, 2008.Click the title or go to www.icanefile.org for more information on how to file.
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By: Community Legal Services - 09/25/2008 |
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HHS Provides $121 Million in Energy Assistance
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The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the release of $121 million in energy assistance to help eligible low-income households meet home energy costs. Pennsylvania will receive $6,530,804 of the newly released funding.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 09/23/2008 |
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PUC Offers Tips for Residents During Power Outages
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With severe storms affecting Western Pennsylvania, the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reporting about 54,943 customers are without electricity at this time and is providing tips for those residents who have lost electrical power.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 09/18/2008 |
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PUC Announces Special Public Hearing on Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation and Efficiency
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that it will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg, to seek information on alternative energy resources, as well as energy conservation and efficiency, and demand side response tools and programs to assist consumers.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 09/16/2008 |
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PUC Initiates Action Plan to Increase Natural Gas Competition
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today initiated an action plan to increase effective competition in the retail market for natural gas supply. The action plan will be implemented in two phases and is to be completed within two years.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 09/11/2008 |
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PUC to Hold Special Hearing on Energy Prices
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 11, to increase consumer awareness on rising energy prices, explore ways to reduce energy usage and discuss potential policies and strategies, consistent with the Commission's "Prepare Now" campaign, to help consumers prepare for rising energy prices. The meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 08/21/2008 |
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Banking Department to Require Licenses for Internet Payday Lenders
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Internet payday lenders and other out-of-state companies that make consumer loans to Pennsylvania residents need to be licensed by the Department of Banking by February 1, 2009 and need to comply with state laws.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/29/2008 |
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Attorney General Corbett urges consumers to avoid fuel-related scams and other potential problems
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Consumers urged to avoid gasoline or fuel economy scams, identify bargains, report problems and take steps to maximize the fuel efficiency of their vehicles.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 07/08/2008 |
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Attorney General Corbett announces $120 million settlement with Shell; recovery for investors allegedly misled about oil & natural gas reserves
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$120 million settlement of a nationwide class action lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell will compensate all U.S. investors who suffered losses as the result of Shell allegedly overstating oil and natural gas reserves and artificially inflating stock prices.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 06/20/2008 |
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PUC Reminds Consumers to Check the Backgrounds of Household Movers
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Movers are required to have a Certificate of Public Convenience issued by the PUC and must have the proper insurance on file. Movers must also charge rates in accordance with their official tariff on file with the PUC.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 04/24/2008 |
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Consumer Advisory: Attorney General Corbett cautions consumers about cell phone text "spam" or scam messages
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Steadily increasing number of complaints received about unwanted cell phone text messages and new identity theft "phishing" schemes which have migrated from email to text messaging.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 04/18/2008 |
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PUC Reminds Consumers to Make an Earth Day Pledge by Offering Spring Cleaning Tips to Save Energy
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Public Utility Commission reminds consumers to save energy by offering conservation tips. Doing a little spring cleaning around your home can make a big difference.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 04/17/2008 |
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Economic Stimulus Payments Information
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Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers mus...
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 04/02/2008 |
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Toll-Free Number for Finding Help with the Earned Income Tax Credit
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1-888-4-EITC-4-U (or 1-888-434-8248), will provide eligible callers with a list of local agencies that provide free tax assistance. This service is provided under a grant from the Legal Services Corporation to the Legal Aid Society of Orange County.
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By: Legal Services Corporation - 03/12/2008 |
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Consumer Advisory: Freezing Your Credit
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Consumers in Pennsylvania can place a "freeze" on their files to prevent credit bureaus from releasing credit information without the consumer's express permission.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 02/08/2008 |
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EITC Awareness Kicks Off; Free Tax Help Available
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The Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and scores of community partners nationwide kicked off EITC Awareness Day on January 31 to promote the refundable tax credit for low-wage workers and options for free tax preparation.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 02/01/2008 |
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Consumer Advisory: Attorney General Corbett urges consumers to act quickly to protect their rights when businesses suddenly close
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Attorney General offers tips to help avoid problems & minimize potential losses.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 01/18/2008 |
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Banking Department Taking Steps to Protect Consumers from Mortgage Fraud
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People will be better protected from fraud by a combination of the Banking Department?s five new anti-fraud initiatives and approval of pending reform legislation.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 01/16/2008 |
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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.
Visit website.
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By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. - 01/04/2008 |
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Insurance Commissioner Offers Tips to Consumers Who Plan to File Insurance Claims for Ice and Wind Storm Damage
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Information on homeowners coverage and automobile comprehensive coverage to help with storm damage expenses.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 01/02/2008 |
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PCCD Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft
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Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has tips consumers can use to protect themselves against identity theft at www.identitytheftactionplan.com.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/05/2007 |
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Help for Struggling Student Loan Borrowers - New Web Site from National Consumer Law Center and the Project on Student Debt
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Site includes information on repayment options, avoiding and getting out of default, dealing with collections agencies, and much more.
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By: National Consumer Law Center - 12/04/2007 |
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PUC Announces Agenda for Open House
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The Public Utility Commission today released the agenda for its upcoming PUC Open House, from 9:30 a.m. to around 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in t...
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 10/12/2007 |
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Court Ruling a Victory for Pennsylvania Consumers
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Advance America, the nation’s largest payday lender, can no longer offer its “Choice Line of Credit” to consumers in Pennsylvania because of exorbatant fees charged for the product.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 08/06/2007 |
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Keep Your "Do Not Call" Registration Active
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Pennsylvanians who subscribed to the Pennsylvania "Do Not Call" list when it was created in 2002 need to re-register before their number is deleted ...
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 07/26/2007 |
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Insurance Department Offers Important Tips to Vacation Travelers
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Consumers reminded to consider purchasing travel insurance to protect their investment and provide peace of mind.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 07/25/2007 |
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PALawHELP.org Adds Enhanced Court Information
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PALawHELP.org has added additional information on both Pennsylvania and Federal Courts to its existing Court Information channel. Another addition t...
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By: PA LawHelp - 07/20/2007 |
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Attorney General Corbett Announces 15,000 Pennsylvania Consumers are Eligible for Nearly $10 million in Ameriquest Restitution
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Restitution is part of a $325 million national settlement of a predatory lending lawsuit against the company.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 07/13/2007 |
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Public Utility Commission Offers Consumers Summer Heat Wave Tips
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PUC reminds consumers to conserve energy during days with extreme heat and humidity.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 07/09/2007 |
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Public Utility Commission Remains Open to Serve Pennsylvanians
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PUC budget was approved by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 30. With that, the PUC remains fully operational to serve Pennsylvanians.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 07/09/2007 |
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Allegheny County Campaign Launched to Help Consumers Avoid Predatory Lending Practices
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Don't Borrow Trouble® public education campaign is aimed at preventing predatory lending practices and protecting home ownership in Allegheny County.
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By: Freddie Mac - 07/03/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Joins Mayors Across Pennsylvania in Calling for Action on Critical Transit Needs
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Governor and more than 25 mayors from around Pennsylvania call on the General Assembly to address critical public transit needs.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 05/14/2007 |
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Coalition Urges FCC to Lower Rates for Prison Phone Calls
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The Brennan Center for Justice has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lower the phone rates charged to prisoners for calls made from prisons and to permit debit card calling. The request was made through public comments filed on behalf of a broad coalition of family members, religious leaders, educators, attorneys, and social service providers who must communicate regularly with those behind bars and who bear the burden of paying the excessive cost of collect calls from prison.
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By: Brennan Center for Justice - 05/07/2007 |
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ASK THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: How can I tell the difference between e-mails from companies I do business with and scams trying to rip me off?
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Consumer Advisory on how to avoid "phishing" scams sent through email.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 04/25/2007 |
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PUC Seeks Comment on Developing Regulations to Safeguard Confidential Security Information
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Interested parties may file comments with the Commission within 45 days of publication an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 04/19/2007 |
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PUC, PEMA Offer Tips for Residents During Power Outages
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April 16, 2007: With severe storms affecting parts of Pennsylvania, the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are reporting about 87,000 customers are without electricity at this time and providing tips for those residents who have lost electrical power.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 04/16/2007 |
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Clarifies Application of New Rules to Consumer Complaints
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PUC finalizes policy statement clarifying the role of consumers as parties to cases pending before the Commission.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 04/13/2007 |
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FTC Advises: Protect Your Wireless Network to Protect Yourself
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The Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new section of OnGuard Online to teach computer users how to protect their personal wireless network connections – and the computers on them – from unauthorized use.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 04/02/2007 |
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New Rules on Bank Account Garnishments
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently enacted new Rules of Civil Procedure that will protect exempt resources, such as social security, from being garnished or attached.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 03/28/2007 |
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State Electronic Income Tax Filing Systems Now Available
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Electronic filing systems perform math calculations and eliminate errors that can delay the processing of a return and/or refund.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 01/24/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Announces New Web Site to Help Citizens Fight Back Against Identity Theft
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IdentityTheftActionPlan.com is an innovative Web site designed to help citizens prevent, detect and respond to America’s fastest growing crime.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/11/2006 |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association's Free Brochure Targets Identity Theft
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The Pennsylvania Bar Association is offering a free consumer education brochure targeted to reduce America’s fastest growing crime – identity theft.
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By: Pennsylvania Bar Association - 10/27/2006 |
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PUC Makes Audio of Meetings Available
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Consumers will be able to download recorded audio transcripts of public meetings, en banc hearings and other select Commission proceedings from the Commission’s Web site, http://www.puc.state.pa.us/general/PMAudio.aspx.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 10/19/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Lawsuit to Protect PA Consumers Against Payday Loan Company
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Department of Banking has filed suit against Advance America, the nation’s largest payday lender, for providing lines of credit to borrowers without a license and with interest and fees in excess of state law.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 09/30/2006 |
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Stop the Phishing Before You Get Hooked
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www.antiphishing.org is a website focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that can result from phishing attempts to steal consumers' personal identity data (such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, or your social security number.)
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 09/21/2006 |
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PUC Reminds Consumers to Conserve Energy, Provides Summer Heat Wave Tips
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Consumers urged to conserve energy especially this week with onset of extreme heat and humidity.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 08/01/2006 |
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The Truth about Cell Phones and the Do Not Call Registry
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Despite Re-Circulating E-mail, It is Still Not Necessary to Register Cell Phone Numbers.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 06/23/2006 |
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IRS Proposal Would Let Tax Preparers Sell Citizen Tax Records to Third Parties
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Representatives of leading consumer groups call upon on the Internal Revenue Service to drop a “shocking” proposal that would allow commercial tax preparers to share and even sell confidential taxpayer information to third party marketers and database brokers.
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By: National Consumer Law Center - 03/25/2006 |
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Public Warned about Social Security Identity Theft E-mail Scam
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Warning issued about a new scam involving an email message purporting to be from the Social Security Administration.
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By: Social Security Administration - 03/03/2006 |
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Find Tax Preparation Help in Northwest Pennsylvania
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Locate a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site for help in preparing and filing your 2005 taxes. Find a site location near you in one of the following northwest Pennsylvania counties: Cameron, Crawford, Erie, Elk, Forest, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Venango and Warren. Listings also outline the hours of operation and available services at each site.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 02/08/2006 |
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ASK THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: How can I manage my holiday debt?
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Advice from the PA Attorney General's Office on managing your holiday debt.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 01/20/2006 |
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PUC Lowers Reconnection Fees for 5 Utilities
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Lowered fees make it easier for their customers to restore utility service this winter.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 01/18/2006 |
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Community Legal Services Sues to Stop Illegal Payday Lending Scheme
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Community Legal Services, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Cash Today, one of Philadelphia’s largest check-cashers for operating an illegal payday l...
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By: Community Legal Services - 12/22/2005 |
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IRS Warns of e-Mail Scam about Tax Refunds
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Consumers receive an e-mail purportedly informing them of a tax refund and directing them to a link that requests personal information, such as Social Security number and credit card information.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 12/05/2005 |
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Department of Banking Encourages Consumers to Get Refunds from Payday Lender - Ace Pays, Inc.
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Refunds available until Dec. 21, 2005 to consumers who participated in an “instant cash rebate” offer under terms of settlement with lender.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 11/23/2005 |
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Hurricane Vehicle Fraud Database Available Online
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Database of vehicles and watercraft affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is available from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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By: National Insurance Crime Bureau - 11/01/2005 |
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Federal Judiciary Updates Bankruptcy Basics Handbook
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Handbook revised to include provisions of new bankruptcy law.
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By: Federal Judiciary - 10/28/2005 |
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Governor Rendell Announces New Effort to Protect and Alert Consumers to Fraud
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Department of Banking creates new, easy-to-use web site providing notifications when action is taken against a financial service provider.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 10/07/2005 |
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Free Annual Credit Reports Now Available to Pennsylvania Residents
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Starting September 1, consumers in 14 East Coast states join the rest of the country in qualifying for a free annual credit report from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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By: Federal Trade Comission - 09/01/2005 |
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Payday Lending Bill Passes in PA House; Going to PA Senate
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PA House passes bill despite overwhelming opposition from every consumer group in the state.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group - 08/08/2005 |
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PUC Encourages Utilities to Continue to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
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Utilities urged to enhance their protection of confidential customer information.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 07/15/2005 |
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PUC Expands Eligibility for Phone Discount Plan
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Families receiving free lunches through the National School Lunch Program now eligible for discounted phone service to low-income customers
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 05/20/2005 |
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Comment on Pennsylvania Legislation Website
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Rep. Mark B. Cohen has begun publishing a website where he summarizes active bills before the PA General Assembly. Rep. Cohen, the House Democr...
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By: Representative Mark B Cohen - 04/29/2005 |
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Consumer Advisory: Should I take advantage of “rapid refund” when I do my taxes this year?
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Information from the Attorney General about filing your taxes.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 03/02/2005 |
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"Don't Borrow Trouble" Education Campaign to Prevent Predatory Lending Launched in Surburban Philadelphia
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Congressman Weldon Encourages Citizens to Call the Campaign’s Hotline at 888-275-8843.
A coalition of private and public organizations including C...
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By: Community Impact Legal Services, Inc. - 02/18/2005 |
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IRS Releases Fact Sheets as New Tax Season Opens
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The Internal Revenue Service has released several fact sheets to help taxpayers complete their 2004 tax returns. The fact sheets cover tax...
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 01/12/2005 |
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PUC Urges Consumers to Call Utilities to Restore Service
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If you have any questions or concerns, you should contact the PUC for assistance toll-free at 1-800-692-7380.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 12/22/2004 |
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ID Theft: Strategies and Help for Fighting Back
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FDIC's latest "to do" list for keeping your identity to yourself.
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By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - 12/20/2004 |
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Utility Choice Web Site Exceeds 25 Million Hits - Web Site Educates PA Consumers about Local Telephone, Natural Gas, Electric Competition
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Utility Choice campaign continues to educate Pennsylvania consumers about how to shop for local telephone, natural gas and electric service.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 11/16/2004 |
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Bar Associations Offering Legal Assistance to Flood Victims
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The Allegheny County and Dauphin County Bar Associations are offering free legal consultations to victims of the recent floods in their counties. De...
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 09/22/2004 |
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Public Utility Commission Advises Consumers to Check Internet Phone Numbers
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PUC advises consumers to double check the phone numbers they use to access the Internet to make sure they are local exchanges not subject to long-distance charges.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 09/13/2004 |
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FTC Unveils New E-mail Address for Deceptive Spam: Spam@uce.gov
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Information used to generate cases against people who use spam to spread false or misleading information.
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By: Federal Trade Commission - 08/02/2004 |
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Attorney General Consumer Advisory: Fair Debt Collection Practices
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July advisory on Pennsylvania’s Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act protections from certain unfair or deceptive debt collection practices.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 07/21/2004 |
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Social Security Recipients Warned about Potential Scams
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Warning issued about a scams where people alleging to be Social Security employees attempt to obtain personal information, such as a SSN or bank account number, from the Social Security recipient.
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By: Social Security Administration - 06/04/2004 |
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IRS Warns of Scheme to Steal Identity and Financial Data
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IRS warns of a scheme that uses fictitious IRS correspondence and an altered IRS form in an attempt to trick the foreign persons into disclosing their personal and financial data.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 06/04/2004 |
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Lifeline Legislation Aims to Help Telephone Customers
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Legislation offered to promote wider use of the Lifeline telephone service by low-income Pennsylvanians.
HARRISBURG, April 20 – House Democratic Wh...
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By: Pennsylvania Utility Law Project - 04/21/2004 |
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Consumer Advisory: Home Mortgage Smarts
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Information from the Attorney General to help you make smart decisions when buying a new home.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 04/02/2004 |
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 Disability
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Social Security to Test Use of Microsoft's HealthVault in Disability Process
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Social Security has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to test the use of Microsoft's HealthVault application in the disability process.
HealthVault is a free online service that enables people to gather, store and manage their families' health information, and share that information with their physicians and healthcare providers. These "personal health records" contain the same types of information that Social Security generally obtains from people applying for disability benefits.
Full News Release
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By: Social Security Administration - 08/31/2009 |
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HUD Awards $21.4 Million in HIV/AIDS Housing Grants to 19 Local Programs
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Hundreds of extremely low-income families living with HIV/AIDS will receive support in maintaining a permanent affordable home as a result of $21.4 million in grants announced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
In each of the next three years, these grants are expected to help 1,159 households address the challenges of living with HIV by improving their ability to manage illnesses and consistently engage in appropriate care as a result of their on-going housing arrangements.
The funding announced today is offered through HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) and will renew HUD's support of 19 projects in Alaska, California, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 07/22/2009 |
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HUD Awards $8 Million in HIV/AIDS Housing Grants to Seven Local Programs
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Seven local programs that offer critically needed housing and support services to extremely low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS are being awarded $8 million in grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These grants will help hundreds of persons and their families struggling to find a stable home as they receive the services they need to manage their illnesses.
The funding announced today is offered through HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) and will renew HUD's support of seven projects in Alabama, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Later this year, HUD will award an additional $22.6 million in renewal grants to other existing HIV/AIDS housing programs with expiring grants.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 05/08/2009 |
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Attorney General Corbett announces use of $1.6 million in pharmacy benefit settlement funds to assist PA residents with disabilities
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Settlement funds to be used to provide prescription drug benefits to Pennsylvania residents who are disabled and uninsured.
A total of $1,613,987, plus interest, has been turned over to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, which operates the state's PACE prescription assistance program, in order to provide prescription drug benefits to Pennsylvanians who are disabled but are forced to wait for several years before receiving federal prescription coverage.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 03/10/2009 |
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Good Shepherd Legal Foundation Launches Complimentary Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for Families of Special Needs Children
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A Special Needs Trust preserves government benefits, prevents court control of the Trust's assets and reduces or eliminates estate taxes of the person who establishes the Trust.
According to Attorney John A. D'Onofrio, president and founder of the Good Shepherd Legal Foundation, "We launched the Good Shepherd Legal Foundation because parents and caregivers need to know with confidence that their children are being taken care of properly and with dignity,"
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By: Business Wire - 02/26/2009 |
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Social Security Expands Fast-Track Disability Processes
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Improvements to Social Security's computer modeling system have increased the number of claimants receiving expedited approvals for disability benefits. About 4 percent of all disability cases are now being fast-tracked , a sharp increase from the 2.7 percent of cases fast-tracked last year.
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By: Social Security Administration - 01/28/2009 |
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HUD Announces More than $650 Million in Housing Grants for Very Low-Income Elderly and People with Disabilities
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Funding will provide non-profit developers interest-free capital advances to produce accessible housing, offer rental assistance, and provide supportive services for the elderly and persons with disabilities through HUD's Section 202 and Section 811 grant programs.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/13/2009 |
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DPW Increases Monthly Personal Needs Allowance for Persons Residing in Personal Care Homes
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Personal needs allowance for persons living in Personal Care Homes increased from $60 to $85 dollars per month.
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By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania - 01/05/2009 |
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HUD and Philadelphia Housing Authority Sign Agreement to Certify 760 Units for People with Disabilities
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Agreement ensures that the housing authority will certify 760 fully accessible housing units by 2013, including 152 units by the end of this year. The agreement ultimately sets aside 5 percent of PHA's housing stock for people with disabilities and allows the housing authority to continue operating under HUD's Moving to Work (MTW) program.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 10/17/2008 |
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Pennsylvania Launches New Web Site Offering Resources to Help Elderly and Disabled Meet Long Term Living Needs
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The Pennsylvania Office of Long-term Living has launched an updated Web site at www.ltlinpa.com to better serve Pennsylvanians who are seeking information and resources about long term living services.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 09/08/2008 |
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$203.8 Million in Property Tax/Rent Rebates Distributed to Seniors and Residents with Disabilities
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Deadline to Apply for Rebate Program Extended to Dec. 31.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - 07/08/2008 |
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Social Security Announces Improvements to the Ticket to Work Program
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Changes will improve the effectiveness of the Ticket program in assisting beneficiaries with disabilities who want to work.
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By: Social Security Administration - 05/21/2008 |
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Social Security Holds Second Disability Hearing on Compassionate Allowances - Agreement with National Institutes of Health Announced
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Second public hearing held on compassionate allowances - a way to expedite the processing of disability claims for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe that their conditions obviously meet Social Security's standards. NIH will provide technical assistance to Social Security to help ensure that elements of the compassionate allowance initiative are based on sound, up-to-date medical science.
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By: Social Security Administration - 04/18/2008 |
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HHS Awards $1.1 Billion for HIV/AIDS Care and Medications
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Grants of more than $1.1 billion awarded to provide primary care, medications and services for low-income and underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS.
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By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 04/07/2008 |
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Bush Administration Announces More than $643 Million to Help Very Low-income Elderly and People with Disabilities
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Grants intended to make it easier for thousands of senior citizens and people with disabilities to find affordable housing.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 10/26/2007 |
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Social Security?s Quick Disability Determination Process Extended Nationwide
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Under test project, 97 percent of the cases identified by system have been decided within 21 days and the average decision time is 11 days.
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By: Social Security Administration - 09/13/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Says Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Will Benefit from Historic Assisted-Living Legislation
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Legislation will create standards that will protect the health and welfare of Pennsylvanians living in assisted-living residences.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging - 07/26/2007 |
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Office of Disability Employment Policy Roy Grizzard to Leave Post
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Dr. W. Roy Grizzard will leave his post at the end of June.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 06/26/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Grants for Families of Pennsylvanians with Autism
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One-time mini-grants available to help individualsand families gain access to essential community services and supports.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 04/12/2007 |
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DisabilityInfo.gov receives e-gov Institute’s Knowledge Management Award
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Labor Department-sponsored site provides access to resources from 21 federal agencies.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 04/06/2007 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Latest Expansion of Low Cost Rural Transit for Persons with Disabilities
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2nd expansion within last year - Approximately 15,000 people with disabilities will benefit from a $1.4 million investment to expand the shared-ride transit program.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 08/15/2006 |
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People with Special Needs Will Enjoy Improved Transportation with $6.8 Million Grant
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Seniors and people with disabilities will benefit from grants awarded in 55 counties.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 08/07/2006 |
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Commemorates 16th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Secretary applauded the success of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in helping tear down barriers to equality for disabled Americans.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 07/28/2006 |
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U.S. Labor Department Announces up to $5 Million in Grants for Self-Employment Pilots for People with Disabilities
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Goal of grants is to support what works well and leads to success.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 06/12/2006 |
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DisabilityInfo.Gov Receives American Association of Webmasters Gold Award
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One-stop federal Web site for disability-related information and resources receives award for outstanding design and quality of content.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 05/17/2006 |
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Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce is 2006 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme
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Theme highlights that workers with disabilities are an underutilized and ambitious group of Americans eager to pursue their career dreams.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 05/05/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Commits $3 Million to Support, Better Diagnose, Treat Pennsylvanians with Autism
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$3 million being dedicated by the Governor will help in diagnosis and improved treatment services for Pennsylvanians with ASD and their families.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 04/06/2006 |
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Bush Administration Announces More than $710 Million to Help Very Low-income Elderly and People with Disabilities
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Grants will help the very low-income elderly and people with disabilities find decent, safe housing that they can afford.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 01/20/2006 |
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Governor Rendell Announces Expansion of Low Cost Rural Transit for Persons with Disabilities
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Expansion will give 11,000 more Pennsylvanians with disabilities greater mobility and increased access to public transportation service.
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 12/16/2005 |
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DisabilityInfo.Gov Wins Web Content Managers Best Practice Award
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Visit the site at www.Disabilityinfo.gov.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 09/30/2005 |
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PUC Announces PA Relay Campaign Increases Awareness About 7-1-1, Service for People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech Disabled to Communicate by Phone
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Increase attributed to statewide “Spread the Word” public education campaign.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 09/28/2005 |
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Social Security Administration Announces Proposed Regulation to Improve Disability Determination Process
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Improvements would shorten decision times and pay benefits to people who are obviously disabled much earlier in the process.
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By: Social Security Administration - 07/29/2005 |
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New Resources Will Ensure Safety During Emergencies for Workers With Disabilities
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Comprehensive guide and related Web site to ensure federal government workplace emergency plans address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 07/21/2005 |
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Legal Clinic for the Disabled Named Recipient of Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant
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Grant to be used to provide free legal services to disabled victims of domestic violence.
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) has ann...
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By: Legal Clinic for the Disabled - 03/29/2005 |
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HUD Issues New Guidelines to Promote Greater Housing Access for Families with Disabilities
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New guidelines for public housing authorities that identify ways they can better assist individuals with disabilities or families who have a disabled member.
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By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 02/07/2005 |
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PUC Adds Captioned Telephone Service as Option for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Service converts an incoming phone call into text that is displayed on a captioning telephone.
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By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - 11/23/2004 |
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DisabilityInfo.Gov Celebrates Second Year of Operation With Almost 3.5 Million Visitors
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Comprehensive web site for governmental disability information celebrates second anniversary.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 10/15/2004 |
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HHS Expands Demo Projects to Recruit and Retain Personal Assistance Workers for People with Disabilities
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HHS announces five new demonstration grants aimed at helping recruit, train and retain direct service workers who provide personal assistance to people with disabilities who need help with eating, bathing, dressing and other activities of daily living.
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By: Department of Health and Human Services - 06/04/2004 |
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Rendell Administration Expands Services to Blind, Visually Impaired in Rural Counties
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Blind and visually impaired citizens urged to use newly expanded services and programs.
Secretary of Labor & Industry Stephen M. Schmerin...
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By: Pensylvania Department of Labor - 04/19/2004 |
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Attorney General Corbett announces launch of new educational program aimed at preventing cyberbullying
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"Sticks and Stones: Cyberbullying" will educate students, parents and teachers across the state on the dangers of cyberbullying and the lasting effects it can have on teens and kids.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 10/22/2009 |
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Education Secretary Announces Grants to Increase Quality of Early Childhood Educators
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Nine Pennsylvania colleges and universities will share $170,000 in grants to support early childhood professionals as they earn the degrees and cert...
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By: PA.gov - Pennsylvania State Website - 08/04/2009 |
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Teachers, Educators Come Together to Tackle PA Student Achievement Gap
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More than 200 educators and school officials from across Pennsylvania are expected to take part in the first-of-its-kind conference taking a closer look at the student achievement gap.
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By: Public News Service - 03/30/2009 |
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