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December 12, 2022
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will begin processing PACT Act benefits claims for eligible terminally ill Veterans. While VA does not have the authorities or capabilities to begin fully processing PACT Act claims for all other Veterans until Jan. 1, 2023, VA was able to
December 8, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania is receiving $6.6 million from President Joe Biden’s "Internet for All" initiative, these are the first funds to be awarded of the more than $100 million to be managed by the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority. “Pennsylvania’s lack of affordable
December 6, 2022
Starting today, visitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design to help them find what they need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access to service,” said Kilolo
December 6, 2022
The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is offering a free webcast entitled Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession: The Importance of Self-care in Advocacy on December 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM Eastern. COVID and the associated isolation has negatively impacted the mental health of lawyers. A
December 1, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program that they must apply by Dec. 31, 2022, to receive their annual rebate plus a one-time bonus rebate. “Don’t miss your last chance to get a one-time bonus rebate through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate
November 29, 2022
The National Housing Law Project is hosting a webinar entitled The Violence Against Women Act 2022 Reauthorization: Overview and Updates on November 29, 2022 from 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Eastern. This webinar will provide an overview of key VAWA 2022 changes and review the key existing VAWA 2013 protections
November 29, 2022
On Giving Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers to be on alert for scammers using fake charities to commit fraud not just during the holiday season but year-round. On day two of Nationwide Tax Security Awareness Week, the IRS and its Security Summit
November 28, 2022
The Administrative Conference of the United States and Legal Services Corporation are hosting a public forum entitled Assisting Parties in Federal Administrative Adjudication . Millions of people each year navigate adjudication processes to access critical benefits and services administered by

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