The agencies are increasing the cooperation between income assistance and food assistance. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shared the updated memorandum of understanding between the Supplemental Security…
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HUD Preserves 113 Affordable Homes in Illinois
Designated as affordable rentals for low-income seniors. The Department of Housing and Urban Development made an agreement with the city of Joliet, Illinois, to preserve and renovate 113…
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Home Care Company Ordered to Pay Back Wages
Labor Department finds 253 employees were denied overtime pay, and compensation for travel time. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division conducted an investigation into Phoenix-based Urgent…
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FAA Urged to Prevent Further Airline Seat Shrinkage
Group of senators writes the acting administrator about their concerns. Six senators wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, requesting that they regulate airlines’ ongoing reduction…
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FTC Advisory Group Seeks to Prevent Scams Against Older Adults
Representatives from government agencies and the private sector to collaborate. The Federal Trade Commission, along with representatives from 13 federal and state government agencies, will hold its first…
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HUD Announces $15 Million for “Age in Place” Home Modification
The funding opportunity will assist nonprofits and program authorities Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced last week $15 million in grants to…
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Justice Department Sues Arizona for Voting Law
Feds claim it violates National Voter Registration Act. The Department of Justice is suing the state of Arizona for their recently passed law H.B. 2492, which requires voters…
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Social Security Checks Could See Big Increase
Experts say checks could jump 8.6 percent. Seniors and other people who rely on Social Security benefits could see their biggest cost-of-living adjustment since 1981 next year, with…
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USDA Announces Nutrition Assistance Program for Elderly
Funding will expand access for low-income seniors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it was expanding food assistance to American seniors who were facing…
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Advisory Panel Selects Recipients for Next Round of Vaccines
Essential workers and those over 75 next to receive vaccine. On Sunday, a federal advisory panel released its recommendation for the people who should be the next in…
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