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September 9, 2011
The Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project (LSNTAP) and Pro Bono Net will be presenting a free webinar for legal aid and pro bono staff entitled New Trends in Client Use of Technology on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern. This webinar will review updated
September 8, 2011
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced that HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following Hurricane Irene. Over the weekend, President Obama
September 8, 2011
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has released the summer edition of the Keystone Connection report. The quarterly report represents the PUC’s efforts to provide beneficial information to the public about important developments in the electric, natural gas, transportation
September 8, 2011
The National Senior Citizens Law Center will be holding a webinar entitled Building an Integrated Appeals System for Dual Eligible on Thusday, September 29, 2011 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. This Webinar is based on an issue brief that is the third in a series of four NSCLC papers supported by a
September 7, 2011
State Treasurer Rob McCord and Labor & Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway have announced that more than 430,000 Pennsylvanians who have received unemployment compensation through a debit card will save $3.5 million in fees under new terms of service governing the program. Pennsylvanians who file for
September 7, 2011
As heavy rains continue throughout the state, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is providing tips on how to deal with utilities issues for those residents experiencing flooding.
September 6, 2011
The economy added no new jobs in August, with minimal private sector growth completely offset by losses in the public sector, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 2. This is well below the 85,000 jobs created in July and rounds out an entire summer of tepid job growth. Continued weak
September 6, 2011
Due to a surge in demand, the scholarship deadline for the National Immigration Law Center’s 8th National Low-Income Immigrants’ Rights Conference has been extended! Applications must now be received by 6:00 PM Pacific time on September 30, 2011. Join hundreds of advocates, organizers, DREAMers, and

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